What Does Meaning, Mean?

Decoding Meaning in Storytelling

In this Subtxt Office Hours session, host Jim Hull, former Disney Dreamworks animator and founder of Narrative First and Subtxt, explores the concept of a 'meaningful story'.

Jim illustrates the difference between meaningful and meaningless narratives by comparing films and demonstrates how stories with a core message or argument tend to resonate more and have lasting impact. Using the application Subtxt, he explains how the Storyform helps organize and convey a story's meaning through a narrative framework. Jim uses examples, including a detailed analysis of a series like 'Griselda', to explain how Storyforms represent the arguments and messages that make stories meaningful. The session emphasizes the importance of integrating meaning in storytelling for creating impactful and relatable narratives.

00:00 Introduction to Subtxt Office Hours
00:18 Exploring the Essence of Meaning in Storytelling
00:44 Diving Deep into Meaningful vs. Meaningless Stories
01:48 The Role of Storyform in Crafting Meaning
02:40 Case Study: The Argument of Griselda
03:00 The Power of AI in Enhancing Story Meaning
12:13 Concluding Thoughts on Meaningful Storytelling

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