Stanton Ted Talk
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V late to the party on this one...
Awesome, v entertaining.
I thought a couple of his points were similar to some great points in this book -
intact one point in regard to how complex narratives change over time, was very similar.
in the book they talk about how withholding information from the viewer is key to keeping them interested as viewers naturally want to work at solving what they are watching. It talks about how humans like to be challenged and how we can't help but problem solve.
Just watch an old 70's tv show and you'll see how boring they appear, this is because how simple the narratives are.
There are usually only 2 plot lines running side by side, with details being very obvious. now compared to something like sopranos or 24, which have up to 20 plot lines running simultaneously, and they still intentionally leave details out for you to solve yourself.
The other point he made was about how in memo you have immediate concerns (like when viewers are worried Dory will forget vital information) but underlying that is the greater goal of reaching their destination.
In the book they use the term telescoping, and use zelda as an example. the immediate problem being this monster in front of you, the bigger concern being getting the key to this door, the biggest concern being saving the princess. And they talk about how you organise all the objectives in your head almost in a hierarchy.
Great book. Any book that argues that computer games aren't as bad for you as people make out is a good book!