I know it’s a bit trite, but honestly, producing a story is solving a puzzle. Whether it’s told through animation, graphics, footage, interactive media, audio, 3D modeling, or augmented reality, it’s all about fitting tools together. The adage “think outside the box” is good in theory, but hardly realistic. Working in modern media is laying out all pieces, components, and restrictions in front of you, then using some ingenuity to build the strongest, most unique narrative presentation. A simple box can lead to a complex blueprint.