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Guiding the Next Generation of Storytellers with Ryan Watson
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Ryan Watson is an award-winning videographer, filmmaker, and instructor at the University of South Florida's Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communications. He brings a unique perspective at the intersection of education and storytelling, sharing insights from his career and creative projects.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Launching USF’s first drone videography course and creating new opportunities for students
- Building a virtual production class after receiving technology donations from Diamond View Studios
- Encouraging students to work hard, explore entrepreneurship, and apply their skills professionally
- What makes a good story
- Ryan’s current project, Paper Made, a feature film reboot
- Advice for students navigating uncertainty and balancing adult responsibilities with finding their path
- The importance of authenticity in both teaching and filmmaking
Check out Ryan's website.
Chapters
1. Guiding the Next Generation of Storytellers with Ryan Watson (00:00:00)
2. Introduction (00:00:09)
3. USF's Virtual Production course (00:01:32)
4. Journey to teaching at USF (00:02:30)
5. Launching USF's first drone videography class (00:07:01)
6. Ryan's path to visual storytelling (00:12:23)
7. What makes USF so great? (00:16:24)
8. Seeing growth in students (00:21:07)
9. What does it take to achieve success in the media industry? (00:25:38)
10. The evolution of technology in filmmaking (00:30:44)
11. What makes a good story? (00:35:14)
12. Ryan's upcoming reboot of Paper Line full feature film (00:39:37)
13. Advice for students who are uncertain about their path (00:46:10)
14. Creating a legacy through authenticity (00:50:43)
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