Story In Motion

Wade Wojcik

Story In Motion—hosted by filmmakers Wade Wojcik and David Ishida—examines the qualities and tools that make up some of the greatest stories of our time, spanning across film, TV, and video games.

Episodes

  1. Mar 23

    Best Character Introductions of All Time (pt. 1)

    Join Story In Motion hosts and filmmakers Wade and David as they revisit four of the best character introductions from some of the world's most beloved films.

    36 min

  2. Jan 25

    Which John Williams Score is The Best of All Time?

    Join Story In Motion hosts and filmmakers Wade and David as they listen to their top 5 John Williams scores, and celebrate the incredible body of work of one of the greatest composers of our time. Links to the music to listen along!   Score 1: https://youtu.be/Ps1-YlB1TIQ?si=PY0eY_LMpIQSpIhO (or search "John Williams Conducts Flying Theme From E.T" on YouTube)   Score 2: https://youtu.be/GbUeK1PP7-s?si=CDlpzLaLFkkbOg0b (or search "John Williams - Home Alone Theme" on YouTube)   Score 3: https://youtu.be/D8zlUUrFK-M?si=cwLwklAkAT67nzte (or search "Jurassic Park theme song" on YouTube)   Score 4: https://youtu.be/78N2SP6JFaI?si=qPAsiQ4wbMUgrQ7Y (or search "Superman • Main Theme • John Williams" on YouTube)   Score 5: https://youtu.be/WC5Ed1ql_fQ?si=NOlyS0XYfiUVIQ8f (or search "Hook Main Theme - Hook - John Williams" on YouTube)   Score 6: https://youtu.be/L63In39n86c?si=UsaS0-WM4WQiYkQB (or search "Star Wars | Return of the Jedi soundtrack | Luke vs Vader final duel" on YouTube)   Score 7: https://youtu.be/wtHra9tFISY?si=tA6qEjVYtKazxePc (or search "Hedwig's Theme" on Youtube)   Score 8: https://youtu.be/r6Qbbyc1eLc?si=M5wBdsEx1hD0bCN9 (or search "The Princess Appears" on YouTube)   Score 9: https://youtu.be/QU2HpDUlUzY?si=4Gda3ovMBL3FXr72 (or search " Love Pledge and the Arena" on YouTube)   Score 10: https://youtu.be/VVYFvL5S7nU?si=okbG2U4yEqBiyjCE (or search "Raiders March from Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark - John Williams in Vienna 2020" on YouTube)

    1h 22m

  3. 11/19/2025

    Rachel's Introduction in Bladerunner

    What makes a scene powerful, memorable, iconic, or all of the above? Join filmmakers Wade and David and let's talk about what makes Rachel's introduction scene in Bladerunner so memorable!

    42 min

  4. 09/28/2025

    The Best (and Worst) Adaptations

    What makes a great adaptation, and when do they go wrong? Join hosts Wade and David as they talk about some of the best (and worst) adaptations from book, stage, and screen!

    1h 13m

  5. 06/15/2025

    What Editing Software Do I Need To Make Movies?

    Join hosts Wade and David as they walk through their video editing journeys from the past 20 years, as well as the pros and cons of Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Premiere Pro. Which editor provides the best tools for making your film? Listen to find out!    note: Throughout the episode I refer to VHS players as "VHR". This is a result of my aged mind drifting further into madness. Please excuse this blunder!

    1h 6m

  6. 01/05/2025

    The iPhone as a Cinematic Tool

    Join hosts Wade and David as they're joined by 1st AD / UPM Ben Robertson (DGA) shortly after the announcement of the iPhone 16 to debate whether or not the iPhone is considered a cinematic tool—and if so—to what degree?

    51 min

  7. 11/26/2024

    The Growing Value of Physical and Offline Media

    Join hosts Wade and David as they're joined by 1st AD / UPM Ben Robertson (DGA) to discuss the ever-growing importance of offline and physical media in film, music, and video games.

    1h 1m

  8. 11/03/2024

    Big Passion Projects

    Story In Motion hosted by filmmaker Wade Wojcik, examines and celebrates artistic excellence in bringing stories to life through writing, drawing, cinematography, post production, and more.   Today we look at the big passion projects that seem to always be on our to-do lists, and what they mean for our greater ambitions.

    17 min

  9. 09/14/2024

    The Cost of AI in Art

    Join Minnesota Filmmakers Wade and David as they examine the powerful and controversial tool of using generative AI for making art.

    54 min
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About

Story In Motion—hosted by filmmakers Wade Wojcik and David Ishida—examines the qualities and tools that make up some of the greatest stories of our time, spanning across film, TV, and video games.

Information

  • Creator
    Wade Wojcik
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Story In Motion