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a couple snippets from a presentation i gave at school this past week on #storyboarding!
‼️DISCLAIMER: I am a still a student and have only worked on student and indie projects! This is just stuff that I personally find helpful, so feel free to take it with a grain of salt!![Title card reading: [Storyboarding Basics. Brought to you by NU Animation Club, March 23 2023]. There is a chibi drawing of Feeb drawing on a CINTIQ](/images/1px.png)
‼️DISCLAIMER: I am a still a student and have only worked on student and indie projects! This is just stuff that I personally find helpful, so feel free to take it with a grain of salt!
![Title card reading: [Storyboarding Basics. Brought to you by NU Animation Club, March 23 2023]. There is a chibi drawing of Feeb drawing on a CINTIQ](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FsAeGttWYBgVSh1.jpg)
types of shots
rule of thirds
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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 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.
Ah! More #storyboarding tips for #scicomm!
Ditch the academic writing structure, it is passive voice, and so actions are usually backwards. You need to describe actions linearly, and then you can get more creative once you have that structure.
Ditch the academic writing structure, it is passive voice, and so actions are usually backwards. You need to describe actions linearly, and then you can get more creative once you have that structure.
Step 1: Translate your content into an action outline, then add drama.
Step 2: Identify your character, and characteristics and environment. (The RBC was a tireless worker, carrying oxygen to and fro.)
Step 3: Add the problem or the call to adventure.
(But one day...
Step 2: Identify your character, and characteristics and environment. (The RBC was a tireless worker, carrying oxygen to and fro.)
Step 3: Add the problem or the call to adventure.
(But one day...
there was little oxygen to be found at the alveoli depot! What was going on? How would the little RBC do her job?)
Step 4: You've hooked me, tell me more! (Well, there was an obstruction. The RBC held on to more CO2 with all her might, and pushed on...)
Step 5: Zoom out...
Step 4: You've hooked me, tell me more! (Well, there was an obstruction. The RBC held on to more CO2 with all her might, and pushed on...)
Step 5: Zoom out...
Ahhh #storyboarding! Will touch on this a bit later this week! But a teaser...
Don't worry about the hero's journey first.
Start with a #narrative timeline:
1. Who is your protagonist? Immune cells?
2. Antagonist or supporting players? Bacteria?
3. Define setting...
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Don't worry about the hero's journey first.
Start with a #narrative timeline:
1. Who is your protagonist? Immune cells?
2. Antagonist or supporting players? Bacteria?
3. Define setting...
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... where are you? The lungs? (maybe start with a wide angle, then zoom in, and in).
4. Define your problem. Bacterial infection spreading!
5. Counter action. Immune system attacks!
6. Overcoming, or reaction. Bacterial infection shrinks?
7. Wrap up ...
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4. Define your problem. Bacterial infection spreading!
5. Counter action. Immune system attacks!
6. Overcoming, or reaction. Bacterial infection shrinks?
7. Wrap up ...
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... call to action? moral? "That's how..." explainer
Basically, the thing to remember with animation, #1 mistake is writing out of linear time order. Unlike text, your timeline is more rigid. Can't see the immune cells attack until that character is introduced to us.
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Basically, the thing to remember with animation, #1 mistake is writing out of linear time order. Unlike text, your timeline is more rigid. Can't see the immune cells attack until that character is introduced to us.
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Ello! Me again :) I've been wanting to do another #storyboarding thread on some techniques to simplify the #filmmaking process -- to help answer that ever-nagging question: WHAT SHOT COMES NEXT?
Let's start with the first idea here: "SHOT / REVERSE SHOT." You might actually hear this a bit more in live-action filmmaking. But what does it mean exactly? I really like this definition from joe940 on Slideshare. plus adding my paraphrasing:
so let's back up & imagine you *IRL* are observing a conversation - to follow along, your eyes naturally move back and forth between the two ppl as either one speaks, or lingers on one as they react in an interesting way or as they take a moment to ponder...
theres so much good advice for #storyboarding more ~dynamic~ shots! but tbh I sometimes find myself fiending to make EVERY shot dynamic, and end up diluting the impact & meaning
so lets talk FLAT SHOTS! Creating subtext! tension! & visual language! [a thread] #film #feboardary
so lets talk FLAT SHOTS! Creating subtext! tension! & visual language! [a thread] #film #feboardary
lol so yeah Wes Anderson gets a lot of (aptly deserved) attention for his gorgeous use of flat shots, but I wanted to shed some light on a film that holds a few more surprises in the flat-space department: American Beauty (1999, dir Sam Mendes, DP Conrad Hall)
I mean, this film is chock FULL of gorgeous flat shots, and all expertly designed to give us a TON of story information in each image. Here are some faves:
I’ll be doing a 3 hour online drawing fundamentals workshop Jan 23 10am-1pm attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/50900… #drawing #art #workshop #animation #storyboarding
More examples of what We’ll be going over in the workshop register.gotowebinar.com/register/50900…
More example of what I’ll teach in this workshop register.gotowebinar.com/register/50900…
Seems like OTT platforms & TV channels we will soon see many Comics platforms that'd be an effective mean to test early stage marketability of stories & provide upselling confidence to movie producers. @NetflixIndia @SonyLIV @ZEE5India @DisneyHotstarIn @Disney @ComicConIndia
#OTT #Gaming #Comics #tvchannel #mediaandentertainment #mediaproduction #mediamarketing #merchandise #toys #game #netflix #animation #animationjobs #storyboarding #movies #films #movieproduction #filmproduction #disneyplus #story #screenplay #screenwriting #ComicCon #analytics
#Comics #ComicCulture #ComicCon #Storyboarding.
I am looking for piece of advice on the following idea. I want to be an enabler to spread comic culture. I want to build a platform that enable people socially to produce and consume comics. There are plenty of arts graduate
I am looking for piece of advice on the following idea. I want to be an enabler to spread comic culture. I want to build a platform that enable people socially to produce and consume comics. There are plenty of arts graduate
those who don't know to connect various step from procrastination to sales.
I have taken this idea from Japan. Japan is popular for its Manga comics, TV Series and Movies. How do they do it? It is a very step by step traditional business process they follow. At stage 1,
I have taken this idea from Japan. Japan is popular for its Manga comics, TV Series and Movies. How do they do it? It is a very step by step traditional business process they follow. At stage 1,
locally 1-2 writers and 2-3 artist collaborate and create a comic in all black and white sketches. It's easy to manage interpersonal relationship between 2-3 people. They publish it locally in their area through digital channels, local news papers or local comic magazines.
