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Writing Comedy to Make People Laugh their Heads Off

By bskcom at 22 July, 2010, 12:00 am

Just how funny are you? There are plenty of people out there who think they are funny, but they suck. Then there are people who really are funny – apart from their work as a comedian. They are constantly joking around and playing gags on others. Laughing and making others laugh is their normal, everyday life.

How to Understand the Structure of Jokes in Comedy Writing

By bskcom at 22 July, 2010, 12:00 am

Different types of jokes have different structure. The stand-up comic tells jokes that are brief and to the point. Often they only have two or three lines, commonly called the set-up and the punch line. The set up is what makes the audience think the way you want them to think, while the punch line provides the twist or surprise ending, contrasting to what was used in the set-up.

How to Decide if You Have the Skills as a Comedian and Comedy Writer

By bskcom at 22 July, 2010, 12:00 am

The life of a comedian is not necessarily easy. While those on the outside of the industry see someone on stage that makes them laugh, there is much more to it than that. You need to practice all the time to get your routine down to a fine art. Then, since most entertainment occurs at night, you have to stay up half the night to entertain your audience. If you are a night owl, then you won’t find this a problem, but if you’re a lark – a person who wakens early in the morning, then it could pose a problem.

Comedy Writing : How to Develop Your Own Comedy Style

By bskcom at 22 July, 2010, 12:00 am

Comedy comes in several basic styles and each comedian usually concentrates on the particular style that suits them. That is not to say they can’t or don’t dabble in the other styles, but sometimes a particular style is so suited to a comedian – and they get so used to it, that they prefer not to change. Also, their audience expects a certain style of humor and would be disappointed if they changed.

Brainstorming Creative Ideas in Comedy Writing

By bskcom at 22 July, 2010, 12:00 am

Once you have an idea, how can you turn it into comedy? One way is by the use of exaggeration. Once you start making the end results more than they would normally be, the result is frequently humorous. Or it could be that the effort expended by your character is out of proportion to the end result – or perhaps the end result is not what he expected.

How to Test Jokes in Comedy Writing

By bskcom at 22 July, 2010, 12:00 am

So you thought up this hilarious joke that was ideal to include in your stand up routine at the open mic night – but it didn’t raise a laugh and you were so embarrassed. What could you have done differently?

Things to Consider While Building an Ad Campaign at Your Ad Agency

By granite at 22 June, 2010, 12:00 am

Creating the perfect ad campaign requires a seamless blending of art and commerce…you need to consider your message, your target audience, and the overall impact of the campaign you are designing. Combing visuals, sound, and commercial elements can be easier to do when you use video storyboard software to plan out your ideas.

Creating the Perfect Ad Campaign – Tips and Techniques

By granite at 22 June, 2010, 12:00 am

If you’re looking for ways to create the perfect ad campaign, you might want to learn more about all the ways a polished, professional storyboard can facilitate the entire process. Transferring your artistic vision to a finished product is just easier when you map out every part of the action – frame by frame. Luckily, new advances in technology have made it easier than ever for today’s ad directors to plot out their strategies in the pre-production phase. In particular, storyboard software can add style, visual impact, and resonance to your ad campaign.

Brainstorming Tips And Tricks For Storyboarding

By granite at 22 June, 2010, 12:00 am

Brainstorming is defined as a group creativity technique for trouble-shooting problems and finding effective solutions. For an indie or first-time director, brainstorming with other “creatives” can be a great way to begin the process of storyboarding during the all- important pre-production phase.

Four Unique Advantages of Digital Storyboarding

By granite at 17 June, 2010, 12:00 am

All over the Internet, storyboard examples offer a view of storyboarding as being paper storyboards or digital storyboards. By checking out the finished work of other directors, you can learn more about the storyboarding process, from beginning to end…be sure to Google “storyboard examples”, “storyboard software”, etc., in order to find examples that will shed more light on the whole process and the different effects that can be achieved. The only limitation is your imagination. So let’s see what the advantages to digital storyboarding are.