Category Archives: Creative Tools

ARTMAKERS Northern Devon: Survey 2 – Building the Picture

Posted on 04/02/2021 by Hilary

This blog deals with our findings from the second survey of artists and makers in Northern Devon From the first survey, we learned that the primary issues faced by the artists and makers who took part were: Difficulties accessing local … Continue reading →

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The Award Winning Genre

Posted on 23/02/2018 by Phil

Every year major film awards are made in the world the Oscar’s; the BAFTAS; EFA, Palme D’Or; BIFA, Sundance, IFFA etc. with much press coverage, celebrations, disappointments, box office boosts and some disbelief. However, what genre is most likely to … Continue reading →

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Collaborative Education in Practice

Posted on 02/11/2016 by Phil

In a previous blog I  have written about the importance of collaborative education, and how in Scotland a portal and resources have been set up for people to use to enhance this in schools. In this blog I will set … Continue reading →

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Creative Crowdfunding – new steps?

Posted on 06/10/2016 by Phil

Five weeks after Nesta and the Arts Council launched their crowd funding pilot for arts projects this blog looks at where we are with crowdfunding creative projects, and how do you obtain grants etc. to help your funding campaign. Crowdfunding … Continue reading →

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VR Basics for Storytellers

Posted on 26/08/2016 by Phil

This blog sets out the basic  issues you need to take on board as an animator, writer or developer looking to explore and create in the new Virtual Reality(VR) spaces.  VR is developing fast and  the opportunities for storytelling are … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Tips : Tony Collingwood – Creating a Children’s Series

Posted on 18/08/2016 by Phil

This blog has been written by Tony Colingwood, founder of Collingwood & Co, partners in Bcre8ive’s Lab. Tony Collingwood produced his debut film RARG in 1988. His credit list includes the specials The King’s Beard, Eddy & the Bear and … Continue reading →

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‘Can you Learn to Write?’

Posted on 04/07/2016 by Phil

This blog is an extract from Chris Trengove’s blog on ‘Can you Learn to write?’  Chris is a BCre8ive Creative Champion, one of our team of experienced advisors who support our work on developing new ideas, mentoring talent, and creative … Continue reading →

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Creative Story Development 1 – Mobile/Web shorts

Posted on 15/04/2016 by Phil

Development is a process of discovery especially in the early stages, what seemed like a great idea an hour ago when put to the test of a few simple questions may have some obvious limitations. The point is not that … Continue reading →

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Why is Research is Central to Creativity?

Posted on 07/04/2016 by Phil

Why research is important to narratives? Creatives research in order to be able to develop their work, to create worlds they have not experienced, and to avoid  actually creating something!. Research, and particularly interviewing people, generates the raw material from … Continue reading →

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How do we make Content Development work?

Posted on 19/11/2015 by Phil

In a month where new monies are announced for cross platform production, games funding, and media and content convergence the focus appears to be on the tech part of the creative industries rather than the content, yet it is the … Continue reading →

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