FILM STUDIES & CINEMATOGRAPHY ✿ PROJECT 2: PITCH BIBLE ✿

FILM STUDIES & CINEMATOGRAPHY ✿ PROJECT 2: PITCH BIBLE ✿

17.06.24 - 30.06.24

week 9 - week 10

✿ TAN JIA JIA 0350577 ✿

Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media

Lecture

Project 2: Pitch Bible

1.0 Research

2.0 Digitalization

3.0 Final Outcome

Reflection

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✿ LECTURE ✿

Please refer to Project 1.

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✿ INTRODUCTION ✿

Figure 1.1 MIB of Film Studies & Cinematography

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✿ PROJECT 2: PITCH BIBLE ✿

1.0 RESEARCH

Requirement

Format:

- A4 size, landscape orientation

Contents:

1. Cover Page

   - Title and your name

2. Logline

   - Brief summary of the story

3. Product Specifications

   - Genre: Action Adventure

   - Target Audience: Pre-school children aged 6-9

   - Duration: 30 seconds

   - Technique: 2D Animation

4. Synopsis

   - Overview of the plot

5. Theme

   - Friendship, Good vs Evil

6. Character Description

   - Character image and short description

7. World

   - Description of the setting with visuals

Export:

- Save as a PDF

Checklist:

- Ensure each page has relevant images/visuals.

- Compile all elements into a visually appealing PDF.

2.0 DIGITALIZATION

After ensuring all the requirements were clear, I began using Canva to create the PowerPoint presentation for the pitch bible. This tool helped me design visually appealing slides that effectively communicated my animation project.

Figure 2.1 Screenshot process

First of all, I listed down the content that will be included in my PowerPoint presentation:

1. Concept Statement
2. Logline
3. Target Audience
4. Synopsis
5. Production Value
6. Character Design
7. Environment Concept Art
8. Theme
9. Script
10. Contact Info

Figure 2.2 Synopsis process #1

Figure 2.3 Synopsis process #2

After listing down the content to include in my PowerPoint, I began processing it. For the Synopsis section, I separated it into distinct parts to clearly outline the story progression.

1. One day...
2. Until the next moment...
3. All of sudden...
4. Because of that...
5. Until finally...

This structured approach helps to clearly convey the narrative arc and ensures that each key moment in the story is highlighted effectively.

Figure 2.4 Import to PowerPoint

After completing the design in Canva, I exported it and then imported it into PowerPoint. This allowed me to finalize the presentation and prepare for the actual delivery. By leveraging both tools, I ensured that the presentation was both visually appealing and easy to present.

Figure 2.5 Recording

After completing the PowerPoint, I used Zoom to record the presentation so I could submit it to Mr. Kamal. This approach allowed me to effectively communicate my project and demonstrate my understanding of the pitch bible requirements.

3.0 FINAL OUTCOME

Figure 2.6 Final PowerPoint

Figure 2.7 Link to Youtube

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✿ REFLECTION ✿

Project 2 has been a valuable and educational experience, enhancing my skills in organizing, designing, and presenting a pitch bible for an animation concept. Starting with a clear outline of the required content helped me stay organized and ensured comprehensiveness. Designing the slides in Canva allowed for a visually appealing presentation, while importing them into PowerPoint provided additional functionality for the final touches. Breaking down the synopsis into structured parts made the narrative easy to follow. Recording the presentation with Zoom was a practical step for submission and honed my presentation skills. Overall, this project has significantly improved my technical abilities and my capacity to convey a compelling narrative, which will be beneficial for my future work in animation and storytelling.