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STORYBOARDING 101
with
John "F" Fountain
cont.
STORYBOARDING 101
with
John "F" Fountain
cont.
First...
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on to the tutorial...
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This tutorial is being sponsored by MY PRECIOUS TIME.
I want to keep creating free stuff, so I'm not using paywalls, but if you'd like to support me - LIKE, SHARE, SPREAD THE WORD & SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!
on to the tutorial...
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INTRODUCTION
Storyboarding is hard.
Really, really, REALLY hard.
Twenty-Five years ago I went in for a job interview at Klasky Csupo for a character design gig and met with Mitch Watson - a producer for their new show, “The Wild Thornberrys”.
cont.
Storyboarding is hard.
Really, really, REALLY hard.
Twenty-Five years ago I went in for a job interview at Klasky Csupo for a character design gig and met with Mitch Watson - a producer for their new show, “The Wild Thornberrys”.
cont.
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PITCHING A CARTOON SHOW
By John Fountain
CHAPTER 8 - Post Mortem
Let’s talk about pitching a cartoon show, shall we?
PITCHING A CARTOON SHOW
By John Fountain
CHAPTER 8 - Post Mortem
Let’s talk about pitching a cartoon show, shall we?
Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve tried to give you all of the practical information I have based on my experience on how to pitch a cartoon.
Not as easy as you thought, huh?
Everything I know came from trial-and-error on my part.
You will try.
You will error.
Not as easy as you thought, huh?
Everything I know came from trial-and-error on my part.
You will try.
You will error.
Don’t let it eat you up.
One of the major, emotional milestones I wish I had gotten over sooner is that - as corny as this sounds - life IS, in fact, all about the journey - not the destination.
One of the major, emotional milestones I wish I had gotten over sooner is that - as corny as this sounds - life IS, in fact, all about the journey - not the destination.
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PITCHING A CARTOON SHOW
By John Fountain
CHAPTER 7 - “We’d like to see MORE!”
Let’s talk about pitching a cartoon show, shall we?
PITCHING A CARTOON SHOW
By John Fountain
CHAPTER 7 - “We’d like to see MORE!”
Let’s talk about pitching a cartoon show, shall we?
NOTE: All illustrations are from pitch documents I've created over the years. All materials copyright/trademark John Fountain 2022 all rights reserved - none of the following material may be copied or reproduced except for purposes of review without permission of the author.
I’ve spent a lot of time preparing you for disappointment.
And rightfully so. The odds are undeniably stacked against you.
But - let’s say you pitched your show, everything went great, and a couple of weeks later, you get the call everyone hopes for:
“We’re interested.”
And rightfully so. The odds are undeniably stacked against you.
But - let’s say you pitched your show, everything went great, and a couple of weeks later, you get the call everyone hopes for:
“We’re interested.”
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PITCHING A CARTOON SHOW
By John Fountain
CHAPTER 6 - Follow up
Let’s talk about pitching a cartoon show, shall we?
So... you’ve pitched your cartoon!
Congrats!
PITCHING A CARTOON SHOW
By John Fountain
CHAPTER 6 - Follow up
Let’s talk about pitching a cartoon show, shall we?
So... you’ve pitched your cartoon!
Congrats!
In many cases, you’ll have a pretty good idea what your chances look like within the first 120 seconds of your pitch.
By the time you speak the title of the show and first paragraph of your pitch, you’ll probably be able to see it on their faces.
By the time you speak the title of the show and first paragraph of your pitch, you’ll probably be able to see it on their faces.
Anything other than a “I love this idea!” and you’re looking at a “maybe” at best. “Interesting” is often code for “no.”
But, as I stated previously, you’re not just pitching a cartoon, you’re pitching yourself… so you need to maintain your composure no matter what.
But, as I stated previously, you’re not just pitching a cartoon, you’re pitching yourself… so you need to maintain your composure no matter what.
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PITCHING A CARTOON SHOW
By John Fountain
Let’s talk about pitching a cartoon show, shall we?
CHAPTER 4: Anatomy of a Pitch Document
PITCHING A CARTOON SHOW
By John Fountain
Let’s talk about pitching a cartoon show, shall we?
CHAPTER 4: Anatomy of a Pitch Document
First, allow me to say what should go without saying:
Everything here is copyrighted and trademarked by John Fountain 2022 - all rights are reserved. None of this may be copied, distributed or reproduced SAVE FOR PURPOSE OF REVIEW without permission from the author!
Everything here is copyrighted and trademarked by John Fountain 2022 - all rights are reserved. None of this may be copied, distributed or reproduced SAVE FOR PURPOSE OF REVIEW without permission from the author!
I have an absolutely BEASTLIKE attorney in Los Angeles who would love the chance to go after someone - I’m putting this stuff up for educational benefit - DO NOT F*CK WITH IT!
And if you see someone f*ck with it, please let me know.
On with the lesson…
And if you see someone f*ck with it, please let me know.
On with the lesson…
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PITCHING A CARTOON SHOW
By John Fountain
Let’s talk about pitching a cartoon show, shall we?
CHAPTER 3: NOW what?!
PITCHING A CARTOON SHOW
By John Fountain
Let’s talk about pitching a cartoon show, shall we?
CHAPTER 3: NOW what?!
Good lord - after ALL THAT you’re still here?!
You’re a glutton for punishment, huh? Well… good… because if you’re going to pitch your cartoon ideas, you’ve gotta love getting punched in the gut.
And get punched in the gut you most certainly WILL!
You’re a glutton for punishment, huh? Well… good… because if you’re going to pitch your cartoon ideas, you’ve gotta love getting punched in the gut.
And get punched in the gut you most certainly WILL!
Unless you’re one of those assholes who just comes up with something exceedingly brilliant and gets a fantastic development deal your first time around. In which case, the rest of us will sit here smiling and trying to make our “congratulations” seem sincere.
But I digress.
But I digress.
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PITCHING A CARTOON SHOW
By John Fountain
Let’s talk about pitching a cartoon show, shall we?
CHAPTER 2
"How to convince the world that they’re wrong and you’re brilliant!"
PITCHING A CARTOON SHOW
By John Fountain
Let’s talk about pitching a cartoon show, shall we?
CHAPTER 2
"How to convince the world that they’re wrong and you’re brilliant!"
You can’t.
Whomp whomp.
NEXT INSTALLMENT - How to deal with disappointment!
Whomp whomp.
NEXT INSTALLMENT - How to deal with disappointment!
Okay, okay… just kidding. Except… well… not really.
No matter how great your cartoon idea is, sometimes it’s simply “Not the right time” or “not the right fit” for whatever entity you’re pitching to.
No matter how great your cartoon idea is, sometimes it’s simply “Not the right time” or “not the right fit” for whatever entity you’re pitching to.
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PITCHING A CARTOON SHOW
By John Fountain
Let’s talk about pitching a cartoon show, shall we?
CHAPTER 1
PITCHING A SHOW: Why?
PITCHING A CARTOON SHOW
By John Fountain
Let’s talk about pitching a cartoon show, shall we?
CHAPTER 1
PITCHING A SHOW: Why?
One of the things about animation that a lot of people find frustrating is that it often becomes a “nexus” where CREATIVITY, COLLABORATION and COMMERCE are uncomfortably merged.
This phenomenon can create a lot of challenges and struggles. Obviously, as with all things, sometimes the stars align just perfectly and it all happens with flawless precision, but those instances are VERY few and VERY far between.
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PITCHING A CARTOON SHOW
By John Fountain
INTRODUCTION
Let’s talk about pitching a cartoon show, shall we?
PITCHING A CARTOON SHOW
By John Fountain
INTRODUCTION
Let’s talk about pitching a cartoon show, shall we?
Before we get started, let me sort of lay down how this is all going to happen.
I’m gonna do my best to give you some perspective on how to go about pitching and/or selling your original ideas to a network or media platform based on MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE.
I’m gonna do my best to give you some perspective on how to go about pitching and/or selling your original ideas to a network or media platform based on MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE.
Why do I put those words in BOLD CAPS, you ask? Because my experiences are unique, personal and potentially outdated. I haven’t REALLY “pitched” anything in over a decade - and that should tell you something right there.
