This Video Has a Message (Maybe)

About this episode

In this episode, Ayden and Ty explore the nuances of video as a medium for visual storytelling and discuss effective design choices.

This is 1-800-SAD-DZGN. Your creative hotline with Ayden Lindsay and Ty Yamamoto In Episode 19, "This Video Has a Message (Maybe)," Ayden and Ty discuss all things video. Visual storytelling in this form requires a different kind of design lens. They went over what they think makes a video truly effective—and the creative choices that make certain clips stick with us long after we’ve watched them. We also reviewed last week’s Font of the Week, Darka, and announced our next font pick, Alta California, available on Adobe Fonts . New episodes 9am MST every other Friday! Ready to dial into design? Hit play and let’s get started. Your inspiration is important to us. Follow us on social media: Instagram: ⁠⁠@1800SADDZGN⁠⁠ Discord Server: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/2rcRSBQHth⁠⁠ Patreon: ⁠⁠ patreon.com/1800saddzgn ⁠⁠ Got a design question or a topic you want us to cover? Reach out at ⁠⁠1800SADDZGN@gmail.com⁠⁠.

People in this episode

Hosts: Ayden Lindsay, Ty Yamamoto

Topics covered

• video
• visual storytelling
• design choices
• creative process
• font review

Keywords

• video
• design
• storytelling
• fonts
• creative choices

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Adobe Fonts

Books & works: Darka, Alta California

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