Peter Quinn: Silly Videos, Snoop Dogg & Thumb-Stopping Content

 

Peter Quinn is a multi-disciplined creative who’s recently stumbled on success making weird VFX videos for celebrities around Los Angeles like Will Smith, Snoop Dogg, Weezer and Michael Bublé.

In today’s episode we talk about:

  • Pitching an idea in Will Smith’s living room

  • His “Stranger Things” childhood in Carryduff

  • How TikTok, Marvel and YouTube have forever changed our attention spans

  • A formula for creating thumb-stopping content

  • “Spectacle” versus “Story”

  • And advice for young creators.

Check it out!

P.S. You gotta see Pete’s Insta.

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One thing most people don't know about you: I'm a little obsessed with time, efficiency, getting things done in the absolute fastest way possible.
Favourite Quote: I'm not much of a quote guy but if I had to choose something it would be in the 'work smarter not harder' realm.... I also like 'fix it in PRE' which is a nod toward planning and efficient execution.
Anything you'd like to promote: my IG @peterquinstagram


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