Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Instructions
ANIMATION (PITCH or PRODUCTION) BIBLE
(modified from an original written by Lowell Boston, University of the Arts)
The Animation Production / Pitch Bible is the attempt to organize into words and
pictures the idea, vision and style of your animation. It is a guide that contains
detailed aspects concerning nearly all levels of the project's production - your
premise, character descriptions and designs, script, storyboards, etc. In the
process of creating the bible, an animator immerses themselves into answering
and resolving any unforeseen questions, and problems that might arise.
Production / Pitch Bibles can be tailor-made for many different purposes. The
content and format depends on the nature of your idea and whom it is for.
For this class we will follow a 'generic format'. Many Bibles you will find will be
similar in content, while others may differ.
FORMAT RULES
1. All of your Bibles will be formatted and printed to look professional. Handwritten
Bibles will not be accepted, or those printed in handwritten-like fonts. Legible
handwritten information may be included on pages with hand-drawn artwork -
model sheets, layouts, storyboards, etc. That is the only exception.
2. All Bibles must be presented in formats that can easily be reproduced. Use 8
1/2" x 11" size paper.
5. Cover artwork will enhance the look of your Production / Pitch Bible.
FORMAT CONTENTS
Your Animation Production Bibles are to be formatted in the following order:
1. Cover page with title and image (one page)
2. Table of Contents (one page)
3. Concept Statement, Short Premise, Six sentence story (all on one page)
Remember:
Concept Statement:
Definition: A concept is the main idea that underlies the story.
Ex: You never appreciate something until it is gone.
Short Premise:
Definition: A premise is the brief description of what happens in the story.
Ex: A man treats his tomatoe plant with no respect until finally the plant stops
providing the only food the man has.
4. Expanded Premise (one page)
Expanded Premise - The Bible's expanded premise is a tight, succinct overview of
your project's idea/story. Rather than told in a cinematic, shot-by-shot fashion, the
premise is written in a manner that conveys the plot's essential elements. At least
one page in length, but no longer than two, many animation Bibles follow a specific
format to readily communicate information to the reader.
(Title) (format - animated series, short or feature film) (target audience) (plot
summary).
Example
The Devil's Due is a short, animated film for teens and young adults, about a poor
Kansas farmer who sells his immortal soul in order to save his farm.
The time, place and social/cultural setting of the story are conveyed here. For
genre-based stories - sci-fi, fantasy, horror, etc. the story's context must be fleshed
out before any character can be introduced.
Example
Kansas, 1939. The Great Depression has left the American heartlands as nothing
more than struggling dustbowls and ghost towns. Beset by a seemingly endless
drought, the homesteads and farms of the small town of Fallon have been
foreclosed and sold one by one; all save for Connor Wilkes', the town's last
homeowner, and hero of the Great War. Discovering secrets within the pages of
his immigrant grandmother's journal, the Kansas farmer finds the only way out of
ruin and homelessness, but at a final, terrible price.
Describe any interesting production methods that will cause your project to stand
out from others.
Example
Also mention in this section any music, musician, or composer who will also add
value to your production.
In the premise's last paragraph reinforce 'why' you believe your project should be
produced. Often underscoring any vital message or theme that the story may
convey best does this.
Example
What is the cost of happiness? The Devil's Due explores the choices one makes
when one has everything, and nothing to lose. Set to a stirring, original score, this
animated film with take viewer on a visual journey to a tactile world of hope and
betrayal.
5. Character design drawings - (one per page)
6. Character description in paragraph form - (put on the same page as the
character drawing) - one description per character
7. Script - must be presented in professional script writing format (maximum of 3
pages)
8. Setting / environment concept art (at least 2 different drawings and one needs to
have the character in the environment)
9. Storyboard (reproduction in a size that fits in the notebook)
Optional (but add it if your story needs it)
Character model sheet(s) (at least 6 poses and 6 facial expressions) (one
page)
Concept art for props, clothing, and other important elements in the story
Additional environment concept art of buildings, foliage, etc.
Map of the terrain or floorpans of the building
REGLAS DE FORMATO
4. Ninguna obra de arte original debe colocarse en la Biblia. Todo debe ser una
reproducción limpia de su obra de arte y escritura, y diseñada para reproducirse
de forma ordenada. Si tiene color, debe presentarlo como una copia en color, ¡no
el trabajo original!
Premisa corta:
Definición: Una premisa es la breve descripción de lo que sucede en la historia.
Ejemplo: Un hombre trata su planta de tomate sin respeto hasta que finalmente la
planta deja de proporcionar el único alimento que tiene el hombre.
4. Premisa ampliada (una página)
Premisa expandida: la premisa expandida de la Biblia es un resumen ajustado y
conciso de la idea / historia de su proyecto. En lugar de contarla de manera
cinematográfica, tiro por tiro, la premisa está escrita de una manera que transmite
los elementos esenciales de la trama. Por lo menos una página, pero no más de
dos, muchas Biblias de animación siguen un formato específico para comunicar
fácilmente información al lector.
Ejemplo
The Devil's Due es una película corta y animada para adolescentes y adultos
jóvenes, sobre un pobre agricultor de Kansas que vende su alma inmortal para
salvar su granja.
Ejemplo
Ejemplo
En el último párrafo de la premisa, refuerce 'por qué' usted cree que su proyecto
debería producirse. A menudo, subrayar cualquier mensaje o tema vital que la
historia pueda transmitir mejor hace esto.
Ejemplo
¿Cuál es el costo de la felicidad? The Devil's Due explora las elecciones que uno
hace cuando uno tiene todo y nada que perder. Con una música original y
conmovedora, esta película animada con un espectador en un viaje visual hacia
un mundo táctil de esperanza y traición.