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Designing from Bones ~ The Dramatic Cord

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Gene Lempp

Welcome to Designing from Bones! Today is my birthday, so I thought a real world piece would be appropriate. How to use those interesting moments one experiences to fuel stories or dramatic tension. I love to watch Cops and other … Continue reading →

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Designing from Bones – Theatrical Roots

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Gene Lempp

Welcome to my weekly series, Designing from Bones, where we use archaeology, mythology and the artifacts of human history to find and design stories. Join me today as we take a field trip to the Greek Theater and view the … Continue reading →

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Swamp Visions

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Gene Lempp

Welcome to my weekly series “Designing from Bones”, using archaeology and the artifacts of human history to find and design stories. Last week we looked at Otzi for ways to discover plot ideas through occupation. Today we will be searching … Continue reading →