This Week's Guest:
Get ready to geek out with one of my all-time favorite toy photographers, Sequential Plastic (@sequentialplastic)! We dive deep into his latest project - a groundbreaking comic book created entirely from stunning toy photography.
Episode Description:
Join us for an inspiring chat with Zach, the creative force behind Sequential Plastic. We explore his journey into the world of toy photography comics, discussing the challenges and pure joy of bringing this unique vision to life. Zach pulls back the curtain on his creative process, sharing how he transforms initial concepts into captivating stories through photography. We also delve into the exciting potential of toy photography as a storytelling medium, and celebrate the ever-growing community of artists pushing its boundaries.
Key Points:
- From Play to Production: Zach takes us back to his early days in toy photography, a journey that began with a heartwarming project for his nieces and nephews.
- Introducing Oscars, Adventures in Woodworking: We dive into the inspiration behind Zach's groundbreaking comic, discussing the challenges of translating a large-scale project into a digital format and the importance of narrative in toy photography.
- Behind the Scenes: Zach walks us through his meticulous comic creation process, from crafting compelling scripts to creating elaborate dioramas and capturing those perfect, story-telling shots.
- The Art of Balance: We explore the time-intensive nature of creating toy photography comics and the unique challenges of balancing impactful storytelling with intricate technical considerations.
- The Future is Bright: Zach shares his optimistic vision for the future of toy photography comics and the potential for even more artists to embrace this innovative medium.
Bonus Content:
- Be sure to check out even more of Sequential Plastic's incredible work on Instagram: @sequentialplastic
- Feeling inspired? Explore the world of Mesco (@mescotoys) for their unique and intriguing figures, including the captivating Atticus Doom, who plays a starring role in Zach's comic.
Don't Forget!
While you're soaking up all this creative inspiration, rock out to some fantastic tunes! Catch Brother the Band on Spotify and Apple Music:
