Film Studies and Cinematography | Project 2

|| Tee Zi Tong, 0366165

|| Film Studies and Cinematography | Project 2

|| Week 8 - Week 10

PROJECT BRIEF

PROGRESSIONS

At the start of Project 2, I reviewed all the requirements:

• Create a short animation pitch bible

• Base it on my Project 1 story

• Include cover page, logline, synopsis, theme, characters and world description 

• Present it using an A4 landscape slide format

• Prepare an 8-minute presentation video

I planned the structure of my slides and decided on a soft, glowing visual style to match the emotional tone of The Star Who Stayed.

I also selected the necessary images and references:

• Soft forest backgrounds

• Character style inspirations

• Glow effects

• Day vs night visual contrast

Once the plan was complete, I started writing each part of the pitch bible according to the assignment requirements:

• Cover page 

• Logline

• Product specifications

• Synopsis

• Theme

• Character descriptions

• World description

After finishing the writing part, I moved on to designing the visual style.I used Procreate to draw the character images and forest backgrounds.

This included:

• Designing Fira with soft glow, cracks, and round star shape

• Designing Lumo as a simple, cute ladybird

• Drawing the forest environment in day 

• Drawing the forest environment in night

After completing all slides, I reviewed them and made final adjustments to improve clarity, layout, and storytelling flow. I checked that every requirement was fulfilled.

and here was the final pitch bible pdf 

Next, I prepared a simple presentation script to help me speak clearly during the recording. I practiced reading the script a few times so my voice would sound natural and confident.

I then recorded my presentation with my camera on, following the slides. After recording, I uploaded the video to YouTube as unlisted.

and here was the final presentation video. 

REFLECTION

Through Project 2, I learned how to turn my story idea from Project 1 into a complete pitch bible. I gained experience in organizing a presentation, writing clearly for a young audience, and creating visual designs that match the tone of the animation. Drawing the characters and backgrounds in Procreate helped me understand how visual style supports storytelling.

I also learned how important it is to refine ideas, simplify information, and communicate the concept in a professional way. The recording process helped me practice confidence and clarity while presenting. Overall, this project improved my skills in storytelling, visual development, and presentation, and I feel more prepared for future animation tasks.