On this week’s episode, we were live at Blend Fest 2017 with Andrew Kramer, Patrick Osborne and Erica Gorochow. During the panel, we talked about how originality is a byproduct of authenticity, how their is power in saying yes to something you may not be ready for and the importance of creating in new mediums.   Links: Andrew’s website http://www.videocopilot.net Patrick’s website http://www.bighappyaccident.com/blog/ Erica’s Website http://peprally.co Tilt Brush - https://www.tiltbrush.com This American Life - https://www.thisamericanlife.org   Notes: -#blendanimalators -Blend -Pursuit of originality -Creation -Originality is a byproduct of authenticity -Passion -Taking risks/chances -Safe Ideas -Pushing boundaries -Experimentation -Process of elimination -Sometimes limitations/constraints are good (ex. Creating a new idea in the world of Star Wars...it has to look like it belongs in that world, but can be a brand new idea) -Problem solving -Storyboards in VR -TiltBrush -Trying new mediums -Community in originally (Pulling inspiration from others-copying to learn) -Practice - Progression - “It’s not where you take things from--it’s where you take them to.” -Jean-Luc Godard -Balance -Power in saying yes to something maybe you’re not ready for