All articles tagged with #visual storytelling
Pew Research Center's 2025 data visualizations showcase innovative techniques like alluvial diagrams, annotated charts, and nature-inspired visuals to effectively communicate research findings on topics such as political shifts, social norms, and global demographics, emphasizing clarity, engagement, and storytelling across digital platforms.
Ryan Murphy's 'All’s Fair' is a visually driven, Instagram Reels-style series that blurs the line between social media and television, offering a rapid-fire montage of luxury and celebrity culture centered around divorce lawyers, with a satirical take on gender and workplace dynamics.
The film "Poor Things" presents a visually stunning and unique world, making a case for winning the production design Oscar. While historical epics and fantasy films are typically favored, "Poor Things" offers a bespoke visual language that reflects the protagonist's journey of self-discovery. The film's production design meticulously constructs distinct settings in London, Lisbon, an ocean liner, Alexandria, and Paris, each reflecting the protagonist's evolving experiences and emotions. This attention to detail and visual storytelling sets "Poor Things" apart as a strong contender for the production design award at the Oscars.
Cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt breaks down the opening scene of David Fincher's film "The Killer," highlighting the use of visual storytelling to establish the dark, introspective tone. The scene depicts the assassin's mundane activities, emphasizing his methodical nature and professional isolation. Messerschmidt and Fincher aimed to immerse the audience in the protagonist's world, using shot selection and editing to reflect the character's unraveling persona and explore themes of self-confidence and control.
Rolling Stone is celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop by publishing a series of features, historical pieces, op-eds, and lists throughout the year. The article highlights the impact of rap videos in transforming hip-hop into a global phenomenon, from the early days of Run-D.M.C. to the YouTube era. The editors of Rolling Stone have compiled a list of the 150 greatest hip-hop videos, showcasing the genre's history of making a big impact on small screens. The list includes iconic videos such as Lil Kim's "Not Tonight (Ladies Night Remix)" and Travis Scott's "Franchise."