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Alex McDowell
World Building and Narrative
Minority Report changed production designer Alex McDowell's career. The film didn't begin with a script. Instead, director Steven Spielberg wanted a world that would jump-start the narrative. So with the help of a transmedia "think tank," Alex created a detailed digital environment complete with its own society, politics, technology, terrain, and infrastructure. Alex spent the next decade world building, working on films such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Watchmen. Now he runs 5D GlobalStudio and the World Building Media Lab at the University of Southern California, where students learn how to solve storytelling problems through design.
In this interview, Alex tells us about his current projects (including models for sustainable living and a virtual exploration of the world's oceans), the future of media and narrative, and where he looks for inspiration.
In this interview, Alex tells us about his current projects (including models for sustainable living and a virtual exploration of the world's oceans), the future of media and narrative, and where he looks for inspiration.
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| Length | 57m 17s |
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| Instructor | Alex McDowell |
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| Language | English |
| Subjects | Art & Design |
| Tags | Architecture 3D + Animation Visual Effects Previsualization |
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| Rating | Not enough ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 57m 17s |
| Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
| Cost | $0/month (Access to entire library- free trial available) |
| From | LinkedIn Learning |
| Instructor | Alex McDowell |
| Download Videos | Only via the LinkedIn Learning mobile app |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Art & Design |
| Tags | Architecture 3D + Animation Visual Effects Previsualization |
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