A question on inspiration

[LambdaClock]

Alright, I've been doing this for a bit, ever since I've started making flash, actually. But, what's your opinion on inspiration/motivation? Here's my question, for example, jimi hendrix, amazing guitar player, great inspiration for guitar. Do you think it's odd for someone to be inspired by something that doesn't at all relate to their form of art? I've been questioning this for some time now, and because of me thinking it's odd I've considered taking up the guitar-something I wouldn't ever have considered before thinking of this.

I want to know what you guys think.

[SageClock]

I'm inspired by everything in my environment. In fact, a lot of the great discoveries and entertainment came about by taking lessons learned in one discipline and applying those lessons to something that, at face value, seems totally unrelated.

We can use Hendrix as an example. He's well known for his complicated, meandering songs. Well, you could try making a complicated, meandering Flash. He also helped perfect the art of using overdriven amplifiers. Well maybe there's a way you can add some sort of "overdriven" effect or mood to your Flash movies.

[LambdaClock]

I'm inspired by everything in my environment. In fact, a lot of the great discoveries and entertainment came about by taking lessons learned in one discipline and applying those lessons to something that, at face value, seems totally unrelated.

Because like, I hear some of these awesome musicians play and improve, but I feel like I can't relate to what they're trying to do so I can improve myself.

[HeinekenClock]

Depends entirely on what you're trying to create. If I listen to weird, happy music I come up with great ideas for animations, though they're way out of my league of ever being able to create.

[LambdaClock]

Depends entirely on what you're trying to create. If I listen to weird, happy music I come up with great ideas for animations, though they're way out of my league of ever being able to create.

yeah, I do that, but one of the other things I think about is trying to appeal to people the way some artists do. The way I think about it, it all comes down to which is better at taking in an audience and being memorable. I just don't think that movies can have the attitude and limitless boundaries that playing an instrument and screwing around with it can do.

[PolyhedronClock]

The ph33r tune always seems to get me motivated into working with flash, and the idea's always seem to come when you least expect it.

[LeekClock]