- Teach Something – This is my top rule. The reason behind this is that when one tells a story, it’s to eventually teach someone or inform them about something that should be done and should never even cross their minds to be done. Most and maybe all of Pixar’s movies revolve around teaching something. As kids we watch movies for entertainment, but if we end up watching the same movies as an adult we realize that the movie had a message in it the entire time.
- Be personal, Be true – By having some tie to what you are making (drawings, photographs) or directing, it can give the audience a look into who you actually are. You can draw and take pictures of the lives of others and direct outrageous sci-fi movies, but the second you put in a little of your life out to the world, people will be shocked to find out the truth behind the curtains.
- Focus – Keeping it straight and to the point is the way to go. If there is too much going on, then the audience is lost, and nobody wants that to happen.
- Show conflict – Conflict is the force that drives a story. No conflict, no story. Basically, without the conflict, many viewers will not continue watching the movie or series. By having the conflict it makes and gives the audience a sense of wanting more, especially if it’s a series.
- Context – Now the final but most important rule. You can’t have a bestselling story or movie without context. Find ways to have plot twists and find ways to keep the audience hooked to your story.
My Top 5 Rules for Visual Storytelling
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