Best Open Pixel Studios Podcasts (2024)

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054 - SLAE - Lindsay Knowler at Eat Your Peas 22:43

12d ago22:43

22:43

Welcome to another SLAE episode. These episodes were recorded at The Salt Lake Animation Expo in March of 2024. We interviewed Expo Speakers and others who were involved with the expo. A special thanks to Jordyn Curly for allowing us to do this. In this episode, Kathryn and Will welcome Lindsay Knowler at Eat Your Peas, a collaborative effort among…

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053 - Jennie & Kaci at Mothers of Mograph 38:54

27d ago38:54

38:54

In this episode, we're joined by Kaci Smith and Jennie Davis, co-founders of the Mothers of Mograph community, to discuss the unique challenges and triumphs of balancing motherhood and a career in the creative industry. They share insights into their organization's aim to helpi mothers navigate the complexities of the creative industry. The episode…

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052 - POVs - The Rules for Collaboration 17:35

1M ago17:35

17:35

In this episode of Behind the Pixel, Will and Kathryn dive into a thought-provoking discussion inspired by a well-composed anonymous post on LinkedIn. The episode centers on key principles for improving collaboration and creativity between clients and creators. They both reflect on their own experiences at Open Pixel Studios, emphasizing the import…

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051 - SLAE - Julian Curi at Righteous Robot 25:36

1M ago25:36

25:36

Welcome to another SLAE episode. These episodes were recorded at The Salt Lake Animation Expo in March of 2024. We interviewed Expo Speakers and others who were involved with the expo. A special thanks to Jordyn Curly for allowing us to do this. In this episode, Will and Kathryn sat down with, Julian Curi, also known as Righteous Robot, a filmmaker…

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050 - BYB - Using Templates in Your Work 22:38

2M ago22:38

22:38

Will and Kathryn are back to celebrate their milestone 50th episode by diving into the topic of using templates in animation. They discuss the pros and cons of templates, highlighting their potential to save time and money while also pointing out their limitations, such as inflexibility and lack of originality. This special episode combines valuabl…

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049 - SLAE - Matt Schultz at Mass FX Media 22:50

2M ago22:50

22:50

Welcome to another SLAE episode. These episodes were recorded at The Salt Lake Animation Expo in March of 2024. We interviewed Expo Speakers and others who were involved with the expo. A special thanks to Jordyn Curly for allowing us to do this. In this episode, we sit down with Matt Schultz, Executive Creative Director and co-owner of Mass FX Medi…

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X-Men '97 reaction, Xbox studio closures, Kingdom of The Planet of The Apes review | EP47 17:20

2M ago17:20

17:20

Episode 47 of The Films & Pixels Podcast topics include... • X-Men 97 Season One Reaction. • Kingdom of The Planet of The Apes Movie Review. • Xbox shutting down two Bethesda studios. FOLLOW MY SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS HERE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AfifElJamil92/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/afif_eljamil9 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a…

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Bonus - Updates May 2024 18:40

3M ago18:40

18:40

Kathryn and Will give some updates as to what they've been up to and also answer a Pod Question from a special guest.By Open Pixel Studios

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Palworld is very popular! Euroleague expansion team in Dubai? Road House director boycotts | EP46 46:14

3M ago46:14

46:14

Episode 46 of The Films & Pixels Podcast topics include... • Palworld is going viral…Is Nintendo not happy about it? • Is Adrian Griffin’s firing from the Bucks fair or foul? • Layoffs in the tech world, but how and why? • Is a new Euroleague expansion team coming to Dubai? • Road House director boycotting premiere for streaming release. FOLLOW MY …

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Sam Altman is back, My thoughts on Cinema in 2023, Fallout on Amazon Prime, Zelda movie | EP 45 22:19

3M ago22:19

22:19

Episode 45 of The Films & Pixels Podcast topics include... • Sam Altman is back as Open AI CEO…very quickly. • The State of Cinema in 2023. • New details from the Fallout TV series for Amazon Prime Video. • The Legend of Zelda as a live-action movie? FOLLOW MY SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS HERE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AfifElJamil92/ Twitter: https…

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Killers of The Flower Moon review, Omegle closes, Sam Altman Left Open AI | EP 44 14:26

3M ago14:26

14:26

Episode 44 of The Films & Pixels Podcast topics include... • Killers of The Flower Moon movie review • Omegle shuts down after 14 years. • Sam Altman joins Microsoft for AI work. NOTE: This Episode was recorded before Sam Altman returned to Open AI FOLLOW MY SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS HERE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AfifElJamil92/ Twitter: https:/…

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048 - SLAE - Mike Morris at BlueOwl 21:20

4M ago21:20

21:20

Welcome to another SLAE episode. These episodes were recorded at The Salt Lake Animation Expo in March of 2024. We interviewed Expo Speakers and others who were involved with the expo. A special thanks to Jordyn Curly for allowing us to do this. In this episode, Mike Morris, the Creative Director at BlueOwl, provides insider insights into the mind …

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047 - SLAE - Chaz Walgamott at Digital Gravy 34:31

4M ago34:31

34:31

Welcome to the SLAE episodes. These are podcasts we recorded at The Salt Lake Animation Expo in March of 2024. We interviewed Expo Speakers and others who were involved with the expo. A special thanks to Jordyn Curly for allowing us to do this. In this episode we chat with Chaz Walgamott, the owner of Digital Gravy in Salt Lake City, Utah. We chat …

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046 - Mark Cernosia - Prøfanity Creative - Creative Communities 48:05

4M ago48:05

48:05

Kathryn and Will sit with Mark Cernosia founder of Prøfanity Creative to have a no bullsh*t discussion on client-side communication, project budgets, what issues freelancers are facing today, and what his camp is all about. Camp Mograph Tickets drop this Saturday (4/20/24)! Learn more here: https://www.campmograph.com/ More info on Monday Meeting: …

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045 - Amy Scott at Wild Apple - Websites, Design and Motion 42:53

4M ago42:53

42:53

Open Pixel gets creative with Amy Scott, the founder of Wild Apple Design Group to discuss the relationship between websites and design. What motion can do to help create successful brands and campaigns online. We explore a little bit of A.I. and it's impact on the web as well as how everything is now on the cloud. Wild Apple is an award-winning an…

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044 - Rachel Murray at She+ Geeks Out - DEI 49:01

5M ago49:01

49:01

Kathryn and Will chat with former client Rachel Murray, the Co-CEO at She+ Geeks Out, to talk to us about how they utilize the medium of animation in different ways within their organization, how D.E.I. is changing, and how to best use long form and short form content. She+ Geeks Out offers a variety of services to support you in your journey to ab…

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Bonus - Updates March 2024 7:27

5M ago7:27

7:27

Quick updates from Will and Kathryn in Salt Lake City. They talk a little about what's to come and apologize for not having done enough. More episodes to drop soon.By Open Pixel Studios

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043 - BYB - Generative A.I. in Creative Sales 19:32

6M ago19:32

19:32

Will and Kathryn discuss using Gen AI in creative sales pitching, how it can hurt your production and what questions to ask of us, (creative partners, artists, freelancers) when being presented with new creative direction that has utilized generative AI tools. Will also tries his best to give a very broad definition of how Generative AI works. Will…

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042 - POVs - Pitching For Free 23:28

6M ago23:28

23:28

Will and Kathryn discuss the act of pitching for free, through a petition, which they've signed. They talk about what creative pitching is and describe the different ways we circumvent the classic pitch process. If you want to check out the petition, click here. If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit it to: www.open…

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041 - Jeremy Brown at CU Denver - What is VFX? 46:37

6M ago46:37

46:37

Join us for a insightful conversation with Jeremy Brown, the Senior Instructor and Director of the Digital Animation Program at the University of Colorado Denver, as we delve into the captivating world of VFX. Uncover the realities behind visual effects – what it truly entails, its contemporary applications, and invaluable insights on gearing up fo…

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040 - Bonus - Will and Kathryn at CU Denver 56:28

6M ago56:28

56:28

Will and Kathryn spend some time with the seniors from the College of Arts and Media at CU Denver. They chat about what it was like to land their first jobs and give their expert advice on how to get the most out of networking opportunities, what they look for in interviews as hiring managers, and they may expect as the economy shifts. If you have …

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039 - Hack - What are Video Production Source Files 15:57

7M ago15:57

15:57

Source Files. What the heck are they and why do they hold all of the superpowers? Will and Kathryn discuss problems surrounding source files of original artwork, why folks charge for releasing them and why marketers and communication professionals need to access them. If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit it to: ww…

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038 - POVs - Financial Transparency 26:55

7M ago26:55

26:55

The Open Pixel Team is back with a new episode focused on financial transparency. They hit on multiple facets of finance, be it your personal year-end financial posts, a client's budgetary disclosure, or our own financial numbers. If you love talking about transparency, this one's for you. If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠yo…

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037 - POVs - Contractor Expectations 24:04

7M ago24:04

24:04

Will and Kathryn welcome the new year with a slightly new format. Opinions on LinkedIn fly in all sorts of directions. Instead of hate commenting on someone's post, we decided to breakdown an anonymous opinion on Contractor Expectations. If you're working with contractors directly, you should take a listen. We also share some of our plans for this …

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036 - End of the Year Wrap 25:01

8M ago25:01

25:01

As the year and the season come to a close, Will and Kathryn say goodbye, for now, but not before revisiting some of their favorite advice and insights from this year's wonderful guests and giving us one last bad idea. Please be sure to check out more episodes of Behind The Pixel. Thank you to all our guests (in order of appearance): Myke Connolly …

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035 - Panel - How to Give Better Feedback on Sound 55:58

9M ago55:58

55:58

Will and Kathryn sit down with our very first panel of experts to talk about all things sound! We’re joined by Stephen Frost, Creative Director and founder at Stereo Couture: Music + Sound; Voiceover Actress, Communications, and Marketing Professional Michelle Betton, and Seth Bowser, Freelance Composer and Music Teacher at the Altadena Music Acade…

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034 - Production - Sound - What To Listen For 29:27

9M ago29:27

29:27

Will and Kathryn review the main sound stages: voiceover, music, and sound effects. They’ll walk through how each of those stages works, how to give better feedback during those stages and advise on the best time to introduce the conversations about sound during production. If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit it …

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033 - Hack - Running Better Production Meetings 16:13

9M ago16:13

16:13

Do you attend a lot of meetings? We don't. Kathryn explains how we run our meetings, keep them short, and keep productions moving in this new hack! Also stick around till then end to hear an impromptu bad idea. If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit it to: www.openpixelstudios.com/podquestion⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Learn more about t…

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Bonus - Apology Updates 6:01

9M ago6:01

6:01

What are we up to? Where have you been in the last two weeks? Will and Kathryn hint at what's been up, what they're doing, and why you haven't heard from them. Also, Will is testing some new A-eye technology. If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit it anonymously here: www.openpixelstudios.com/podquestion⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Learn …

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032 - Hack - Ways To Avoid Too Many Cooks 12:58

9M ago12:58

12:58

Will and Kathryn describe four great ways to avoid too many cooks in the creative kitchen, a very common problem among marketing teams working with creative agencies. If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit it anonymously here: www.openpixelstudios.com/podquestion⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Learn more about this podcast here⁠⁠: https://ww…

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Barbie review, iPhone 15, Jim Ryan retires, Xbox leaks! WGA strike is over, Dame Dolla trade | EP43 43:19

10M ago43:19

43:19

Episode 43 of The Films & Pixels Podcast topics include... • Barbie movie review • iPhone 15 hype-mania • Sony’s Jim Ryan officially steps down. • Major Microsoft-Xbox leaks! Is it from the FTC? • The Writer’s Strike is finally over. • Dame Dolla trade reactions. FOLLOW MY SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS HERE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AfifElJamil92/ T…

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031 - 1-on-1 - Joel Pilger at RevThink 50:32

10M ago50:32

50:32

The team welcomes Joel Pilger from RevThink to chat about running a creative business, unpacking the roles of the people who make the work happen, and giving advice on building trust with your creative partners. If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit it to: www.openpixelstudios.com/podquestion⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Learn more about …

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Tar review, Hulu shows canceled, Movies being delayed, David Ayer comments, Volition closes | EP42 28:44

10M ago28:44

28:44

Episode 42 of The Films & Pixels Podcast topics include... • Volition Studio now facing enclosures • Two Hulu shows got canceled • David Ayer reveals details on Suicide Squad • Tar movie review • Baldur's Gate 3-Xbox parity situation • Movie Delays due to strikes NOTE: This episode was recorded before Writer's Strike ended. FOLLOW MY SOCIAL MEDIA L…

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030 - 1-on-1 - Janice and Anne at The Inform Group 36:29

10M ago36:29

36:29

The team chats with Janice (Miller) Greenberg and Anne (Reichert) Guthrie of The Inform Group to break down how they go about creating concise language for very technical videos, how they use animation for increasingly technical and complex subjects, and how pen and paper is still their preferred method for revising scripts. The Inform Group works …

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029 - Hack - How To Post-Mortem 18:41

10M ago18:41

18:41

In this hack episode, Will and Kathryn go scriptless, and walk through the post-mortem process to give a few tips on how Open Pixel runs through Post-Mortems on different project sizes they complete. If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit it anonymously here: www.openpixelstudios.com/podquestion⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Learn more abou…

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Bonus - What is Camp MoGraph? 16:50

11M ago16:50

16:50

Where did we go!? You may have noticed we haven't been around, and that's because we were on vacation in Colorado for two weeks and attending our first-ever Camp Mograph! What is Camp MoGraph? Listen and find out. If you want to learn even more about Camp MoGraph, click here. If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit i…

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Oppenheimer review, Disney+ price hike, AD and Harry Kane new contracts, Red Dead Redemption | EP41 42:36

11M ago42:36

42:36

Episode 41 of The Films & Pixels Podcast topics include... • Someone is agitated about their payment situation with Spotify. • Anthony Davis & Harry Kane's new contract details. • Red Dead Redemption re-release, but what’s missing? • Oppenheimer movie review • Disney+ price hike and password sharing policy. • How Threads can bounce back from low en…

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028 - 1-on-1 - Samantha Hamilton at PHIWMA 37:45

11M ago37:45

37:45

Open Pixel Studios chats with Samantha Hamilton, Director of Coalition Building & Community Engagement at The Public Health Institute of Western Mass (PHIWMA), to chat about their organization and how they utilized the medium of animation to inform their stakeholders, engage their communities, and get their energy initiative to next level with the …

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027 - 1-on-1 - Chris Perry at Nickelodeon 50:28

12M ago50:28

50:28

Will and Kathryn reunite with Pixar alumni, writer, director, and life-long mentor Chris Perry to discuss his approach to writing, how we can improve production workflows, and where the next wave of technology will take storytelling. Also, stick around to hear a great story pitch for the next big blockbuster hit. Check out the short films we mentio…

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Announcement - BIG NEWS! 4:44

12M ago4:44

4:44

Kathryn and Will talk about their plans for 2024! Listen in to learn about what they are up to and how the podcast will be affected. If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit it anonymously here: www.openpixelstudios.com/podquestion⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Learn more about this podcast here⁠⁠: https://www.openpixelstudios.com/behindthepi…

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MI Dead Reckoning Part 1 review, Twitter rebrands, Kylian Mbappe deal, MK1 | The Films & Pixels EP40 43:14

12M ago43:14

43:14

Episode 40 of The Films & Pixels Podcast topics include...• Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1 review.• Twitter completely rebranding into X• Mortal Kombat 1 guest wish list• Kylian Mbappe & Jaylen Brown contract details• Barbenheimer hype reaction.• My Thoughts on some TV shows I've been watching recently.FOLLOW MY SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS HERE:Fa…

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026 - Production - Storyboards - Learn to Use Them Effectively 36:37

12M ago36:37

36:37

In this episode, Kathryn and Will sail through the Storyboard stage. They discuss what storyboards are, how to give feedback on them, uncover common client-and-creative-side problems and work on their pirate impressions. If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit it to: www.openpixelstudios.com/podquestion⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Learn mo…

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025 - Hack - Using AI to turn Blogs into Scripts 9:53

12M ago9:53

9:53

In this hack episode, Will challenges us to think about ChatGPT a little differently and provides a few tips to use it as a production tool. And more importantly, reiterates the idea of hiring a writer to punch up your scripts. If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit it anonymously here: www.openpixelstudios.com/podq…

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024 - Production - Concepts - A Visual Sales Tool 26:36

1y ago26:36

26:36

In this episode, Kathryn and Will walk us through the Concept stage. They discuss the concept of a concept, how to better prepare for reviewing them, uncover common client and creative-side problems, talk about their favorite podcasts, and embrace their mediocrity. If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit it anonymous…

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Nimona review, Pioneer acquires Seratro, can Threads beat Twitter? | The Films & Pixels EP39 20:31

1y ago20:31

20:31

Episode 39 of The Films & Pixels Podcast topics include...• Nimona Review.• DJ Pioneer acquires Serato.• Threads...the new Twitter killer app? FOLLOW MY SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS HERE:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AfifElJamil92/Twitter: https://twitter.com/afif_eljamil9Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afif.eljamil9/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/…

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Will and Kathryn - I Loved This Conversation 52:12

1y ago52:12

52:12

In this bonus episode, Will and Kathryn are transported to another podcast hosted by Alex Salsberg. I Loved This Conversation is a podcast that explores conversations with creative people about what they’re currently going through in their creative lives. If you're wondering what other creative people are going through today, you should check it ou…

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Announcement - A Merry Unbirthday to Kathryn 6:01

1y ago6:01

6:01

Kathryn decided to record an announcement because she didn't get enough birthday wishes. If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit it anonymously here: www.openpixelstudios.com/podquestion⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Learn more about this podcast here⁠⁠: https://www.openpixelstudios.com/behindthepixel ⁠⁠EMedia⁠⁠ produces the podcast in Easth…

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023 - 1-on-1 - Alex Terrill at Terrill Productions 46:26

1y ago46:26

46:26

Will and Kathryn sit down with Alex Terrill to discuss what clients should know about video production, what to keep in mind for their budgets, things to avoid in future live-action productions, and what a shark week shoot is like. If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit it to: https://www.openpixelstudios.com/podque…

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022 - Hack - What the hack is an Animatic? 10:24

1y ago10:24

10:24

In this hack episode, Will and Kathryn describe what an animatic is and when to use one and provide a few questions to ask yourself when reviewing an animatic as a production tool. And, more importantly, discuss cool slang that we know everyone uses. The term "animatic" was initially coined by Walt Disney Animation Studios (according to Wikipedia, …

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021 - Hack - 3 Things To Do Before Your Next AV Script 10:01

1y ago10:01

10:01

Will describes three ways to better prepare for writing your script. Whether you’re writing it independently, working with a team, or bouncing ideas off ChatGPTs face. We got you covered with some pro tips. If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit it to: https://www.openpixelstudios.com/podquestion⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Learn more abo…

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