Saturday, October 07, 2006
Paint in Primary Colours
Why is Ms. Pac Man still my favorite videogame? Tao Te Ching a book that never gets old? Nostaligia 77 successful in orchestrating Jazz that sounds 60s? Quite simply because they allow us to use one of our most powerful forces: Imagination. Often new Videogames get caught up in the latest technology and popular licences which take away our ability to picture ourselves as the main character. Instead we are forced to sit on their ride, accepting their clearly defined characters and worlds. Once in a while we need to play a videogame that isnt distracted by technology, listen to simple music or read a raw book in order to free our imagination and relate to the world as we see it.
In conversations it is easy to be as boring as the latest technology. By substituting our imagination for realism and correctness we are doing exactly that, although we might not realise it. Stop painting the world out in SHADES of grey: "I kind of enjoyed that party". Start painiting in PRIMARY colours, say what you liked and disliked but seperate them: "I loved the Star Wars theme Harry used for his 21st, being served bite-size burgers by Leila was f*cking cool!". "I hate how 3 of the girls had made plans to ditch the party at 11pm and go clubbing!". By talking in extremes and using details, but not flooding people with them you are being interesting, you are taking risks. Dont be afraid of pointing out the NEGATIVE, this is what will make your story believeable: after all it depends on what spin you put on the story. BRACKET negative statements with positive emotions, look as though you are enjoying the interaction and use your unique imagination. Did I mention use the "I" perspective? Well do!
-Aero's Out
