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S2 E23 · Re-Creative: A podcast about inspiration and creativity
Brian Wyvill and Ludwig van Beethoven’s Adagio from Sonata Pathétique
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9 months agoJoe and Mark join Brian Wyvill, professor of computer science, computer graphics pioneer, rock climber, mountain climber, author and amateur musician (and Joe's brother-in-law) to talk about Ludwig van Beethoven's Adagio from Sonata Pathétique and how it's featured in his writing. They also discuss software he's developing to help writers, and top the conversation off with Brian's story of how he and his team created the first ever computer animation to be featured in a Hollywood film, in Ridley Scott's Alien.
For more information about this episode, please visit the show notes.
Re-Creative is a co-production of Donovan Street Press Inc. in association with Mark A. Rayner.
Contact us at: joemahoney@donovanstreetpress.com
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