Mike Ness In Class Revision Tips

Tim Burton

Tim Burton talks about what made him direct Alice In Wonderland the way he did. Burton states that he had always been interested in large eyes and exaggerated features. He used his interests when creating what the characters of the movie would look like, which makes me think that there is a correlation between interest and a good product when you’re good at whatever you’re doing. Professional painters don’t paint in a style they aren’t interested in. Burton had started making sketches of the characters six months prior to preproduction. Sketching out or making drafts of what you want to write about prior to writing it is one of the most important factors in how your piece of writing will turn out.

Lupe Fiasco

Some musicians in the field of Hip-Hop write down their music prior to hearing the music they’ll be rapping or singing over and some don’t. Most people believe that the latter takes more talent and experience. Lupe talks about how he will start writing after he has listened to the music. He says the creativity comes to him in weird ways and that it’s different for everyone. Some rappers will examine every word of their writing and some will walk into the recording studio with nothing and leave shortly after with a finished product. It seems that figuring out your comfort zone and utilizing it will lead to a better product. You have to find the style that best suits you.

Paul Simon

Unlike Lupe, Paul Simon creates not only his own lyrics but the music as well. Therefore he knows when he can have a “weaker” line in certain a place because the music will make up for it. Using different skills that benefit each other will result in a better product. Patience and realizing that certain parts of your writing could be improved is important. Going back and erasing weak parts of a piece of writing is absolutely necessary.