I'm so glad I found your channel. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
@EasyZee69
6 жыл бұрын
Personally, I love the development process. It's amazing to pitch an idea, and then actually flesh it out during development. Seeing how the idea evolves in an organic way, and having other people's ideas come into the picture is always exciting. The best part is when the producer or development exec really 'gets it', they understand your idea and add their own input which turns out to improve on your concept. I remember being in development on one project and the produce had an idea for the character's origin, which was so perfect, so good, and not something I would have thought of on my own. It's moments like that that really help build the world you are creating. Then there's all the practical experience you get during development. You learn how to audition voice actors. You learn how to do voice recording. You get to write a script. See the designs come together, make the animatic, learn some editing, and make the world you created come to life. It's all very exciting. And even if your show doesn't get green lit to be a full production with a bunch of episodes, at least you got paid to work on your own idea and turn it into something more than just an idea in your head. Financially, don't expect much during development. You'll have to sign an option agreement, but you don't get much for that. Try to negotiate for some other job during development. If you can draw, do the designs so you get paid to design. If you can write, negotiate to write the script so you get paid for that. If you want to direct it, or draw the storyboard, whatever, those are things you get paid for. Finally, have a clear vision, but don't be too married to your idea. It will evolve. That's what development is all about. Maybe you or someone else comes up with a secondary character during the development process, and that character is so good you decide to make him as important as your original main character, maybe you make him the side kick (where you never anticipated there being a sidekick). Maybe the setting takes place in regular city, and during the development process it evolves into a retro future steam punk city. Maybe you have secondary characters that are not fleshed out and as you develop them they become more interesting and take on greater significance in your story. Maybe the designs will change, even if it's based on an existing comic, kid's book, or toy line. This is the whole point of development.
@SurvivingAnimation
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your passionate comment! I totally agree! Development can be a wonderful collaborative environment when everyone's on mission to make something new and exciting! I've definitely had some real 'Eureka!' moments myself as well! I'm super appreciative that you added your positivity to this thread. It gives me juice to keep going with the channel! :) Any requests for upcoming topics?
@kuprukuula
3 жыл бұрын
Sure, in Japan they have manga, but they also somehow create a ton of original shows (Studio Trigger for example)
@SurvivingAnimation
3 жыл бұрын
You're correct! But I think the percentage of anime made from manga vastly outweighs the amount of originals created from anime production studios.
@Distrakt
6 жыл бұрын
Hey Surviving Animation what is the job title that is held by the person that you should specifically or exclusively be pitching your project in development too and is there a directory listing such contacts? Thank you for another great informative post.
@SurvivingAnimation
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your question! Generally, look for someone that it is either a 'Development Manager' or 'Development Director.' The best and easiest to navigate directory is LinkedIn. Make a free profile and search away! But... Never pitch executives on LinkedIn. No one likes that. Rather, find out their name and maybe reach out with a short intro and then request the proper procedure to follow-up. Finally, find an opportunity to meet them in person if there's a networking event that you can attend.
@Distrakt
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly and will take heed.
@EasyZee69
6 жыл бұрын
There are also annual conferences that have opportunities to pitch. Just about every industry has it's conferences. My girlfriend was a Neuroscientist, and I used to go to Neuroscience conferences with her. Car industry folks have car shows which appear in many cities annually. Comics have their comic cons. Every field has them, mining, nursing, banking, retailers, sports... if you can think of a line of work, there is an annual conference for it. In Animation, you have MIPCOM, MIP JR. (for kids), Kidscreen, and TAC (Television Animation Conference) at The Ottawa Animation Festival. They could be quite pricey to attend, and may not be financially viable for many people. So you may want to find a local animation producer and studio to pitch to. If they are interested, you sign an option with that local producer, and they will go to these places and pitch for you, since they are producers on your idea, they will want to make your show just as much as you do. Cheers.
@SurvivingAnimation
6 жыл бұрын
I've judged on some of those pitch panels! Haha!
@MariaGines
3 жыл бұрын
i really wanted to retire and i am still i keeps looking for work, i think i dont get a chance for that development process. I know im old for this animation. I just give it free at least i make people happy :)
@harrisonnwozo
3 жыл бұрын
Great information!
@LukeCoalman
6 жыл бұрын
You have to do the episode about the lack of development in Japan! Maybe what we can learn from their process.
@SurvivingAnimation
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment! I'll definitely consider! Good idea!
@myname9104
3 жыл бұрын
4:27 “I love it I wanna see more!” “..we’re glad you like it but..wait two years!” Lol amazing video and amazing channel
@SurvivingAnimation
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! More coming soon!
@Rauschuppenviper
4 жыл бұрын
I'm currently developing my final year film and we were given the time to explore multiple ideas. I really fell in love with development! It made me wonder if there it is an actual career option after school? So far I've only heard about animation & storyboard trainee/internships
@SurvivingAnimation
4 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the club, friend! Paths to development aren't that clear. But if you start reaching-out to distributors and production companies, maybe you can find one that will intern you so you can get a start! My apologies, but Octopie is a bit small at the moment, so we're not taking anyone on. But, I wish you the best of luck!
@Rauschuppenviper
4 жыл бұрын
@@SurvivingAnimation thank you very much, that's already gives me a good idea of what to try after school!
@dcinfamousreturns4454
6 жыл бұрын
found you through mastar media. Looking forward to more great videos about animation
@FrankJamesBailey
6 жыл бұрын
I know what you mean about waiting...ever since the pilot for Inifinty Train was posted on Cartoon Network's KZitem channel (about a year ago) fans have been talking about it. Finally - CN just recently posted a 10 secend teaser trailer for Infinity Train but we wont see the actual cartoon until 2019! AAhhh.....
@joseprendes3056
6 жыл бұрын
QUESTION: is the development period paid or no? If it is, then time isn’t so much an issue for some.
@SurvivingAnimation
6 жыл бұрын
Jose! Thanks for watching and for your question. That really depends on if you are going to be providing some kind of service during the development period. If so, then payment is likely. But, if you are just the original creator but aren't specifically executing the development steps yourself (like for example if the buyer hires someone else to write a pilot script) then there may be no payment. But, you should actually get a payment for the option of your material (which is kind of like a down payment on the purchase of the rights with a ticking clock that expires if they decide to not pursue your property further). I hope that answers your question!
@joseprendes3056
6 жыл бұрын
Surviving Animation Gotcha. Thanks!
@pausantandreu
4 жыл бұрын
@@SurvivingAnimation Cool. It would be great to hear about intelectual property rights negotiation: what to lose, what to gain.. Thanks!
@SurvivingAnimation
4 жыл бұрын
@@pausantandreu Good suggestion! Actually, I have some other upcoming legal topics as well. So, I'll consider adding something about IP rights negotiations!
@blessanalex5052
6 жыл бұрын
Mastar🙋
@johnpaulgontor2362
3 жыл бұрын
I'm trying to make my animated series in the future.
@virtualtourmaps
3 жыл бұрын
You're so honest and smart!
@benjaminj.kreger-creative8001
5 жыл бұрын
So... What can a middle-aged writer (indie comics) who wants to work in animation before they are too old
@SurvivingAnimation
5 жыл бұрын
Hey there and thanks for watching! Luckily, age isn't any factor when it comes to writing for cartoons. I would start by completing a spec script based on a show that already exists in a genre that you're passionate about. That will show your command of brand and structure. Then, have a sample ready of something that's original that's totally your creation so you can express your abilities as a creative. I hope that helps!
@markcarls1896
4 жыл бұрын
@@SurvivingAnimation I'd like to expand on this question. Who would I then present these to once they are completed?
@FrankJamesBailey
6 жыл бұрын
Btw...I almost felt like you were talking to ME when you talked about - Industry Outsiders. (If you're an author and you want a cartoon based on your gather novel...) Hmmm, sounds like you were talking about someone specific there. lol
@MoSoliman187
4 жыл бұрын
I can´t Believe this video been on youtube since 2018 and it didn´t show up as suggested! Thank you for the videos and this channel.
@SurvivingAnimation
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Haha yeah I've been plugging away for a while. So it's nice that people are now starting to notice!
@michaeldispenza2368
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Eric..very informative information. My partner and I actually made a Pitch to Nick many years ago. The Nick team loved the characters we presented and invited us back once characters were more developed. Unfortunately at that time we went off into a different direction, but we continued to work on the project and brand. We are know circling back with our original idea for a show and have developed strong characters that are Funny!! Any help or feedback in connecting again would be appreciated.
@SurvivingAnimation
4 жыл бұрын
Michael, thanks for watching and glad you got something out of the video! If you're interested in contacting me directly for a consultation, I can be reached on LinkedIN. But unfortunately, my work is not free. So, we can discuss rates if you're interested!
@fxdojo
6 жыл бұрын
awesome video! Maybe webtoons is a good ecosystem for animation too
@SurvivingAnimation
6 жыл бұрын
Hey dude! Actually, check out Jake's really interesting discussion about KZitem Animation. It's sobering, but very well researched. kzitem.info/news/bejne/qmuw1mWwr5Wfg4I
@fxdojo
6 жыл бұрын
hm that's worse than sobering...it's sad!!! but still interesting and good info... I guess KZitem is basically phasing out indy animation )= But my initial comment was referring to when you said "Japan has the...best ecosystem in the world [for animation] ...called Manga" -- not sure if you've seen it but Webtoons is a tablet platform for comics and the experience feels similar to an animatic. I'm sure the Webtoons people know this and are probably working towards developing animated content since they have huge fan bases for many titles already
@SurvivingAnimation
6 жыл бұрын
Oh! I don't know about Webtoons! I misunderstood and thought you meant 'animation made for the web.' OK I'll look into it. Now I'm curious!
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