Script for Animation Series
A course by Fer SalemFilmmaker and screenwriter
A course by Fer Salem, Filmmaker and screenwriter
Develop your animation project from the idea to the pilot episode script
Opening the door to fantasy to create and tell stories is a capacity that Fernando Salem - film director and screenwriter - turned into his profession. Recognized for being the director and screenwriter of the children's animation series "The amazing Zamba excursion" and "Siesta Z", and for films like "How almost all things work" and "Death does not exist and love either", in this course he will teach you how to make an animation project come true from the idea.
If you want to tell your story, shape your ideas, write the script and make the presentation folder of your animation series as a professional, learn from Fernando's hand all the techniques and creative tools to develop your own children's animation project .
What will you learn in this online course?
24 lessons & 23 downloads
What are we going to do
51 seconds
Why do we tell stories?
6 minutes, 26 seconds
How can we contribute?
6 minutes, 2 seconds
How to find our own creative process?
2 minutes, 8 seconds
Content and research
13 minutes, 4 seconds
The idea, conflict and premise I
8 minutes, 38 seconds
What's included in this course?
Fernando Salem will show you the most representative works he has done throughout his career in the audiovisual world, and also the references and main influences among books, animated series and films.
You will start thinking a little about why we tell stories and how stories could contribute to the childhood of many children; because making content for children's audiences is fun, but it is also an important responsibility.
Then you will approach the creative process of your project. First for the content, research and thoroughly know about what you want to say. Once you have this clear, you will think about the idea, the conflict and the premise of your animation series.
Then, from Fernando's hand, you will learn to "put in your box" your ideas and format them - or for what screen you want to create it. You will think about the target , the technical information and then, you will define your main character, taking as an example the experience of the creative process of the children's animation series: Zamba, Siesta and Petit. Once you have defined the protagonist of the series, you will focus on developing the universe in which your story takes place.
Now that you have the idea, the conflict, the premise, the character and the universe, you will get to work with the script. To do this, you will learn about the dramatic structure of an animation piece and also, you will see how to write a storyline , a synopsis, a short story and finally the script of the pilot episode.
Once you have completed the creative process and script development, you will learn how to make the presentation folder that demonstrates the full potential of your series and the steps to take now that you have a complete project in your hands.
Finally, Fernando will give you some techniques and tips for the pitch or presentation, to sell your project to producers, funds, investors or TV channels or streaming so that it is done reality.
What is this course's project?
You will develop an idea for a series, short film or animated film, write the script of the pilot episode and produce the presentation folder to offer your project to investors, television stations or a streaming channel.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
To professionals or students of film and television, whether as writers, animators or narrators who want to tell their story in an animated audiovisual project.
Requirements and materials
To complete this course you will not need previous knowledge. You will only need a computer with a word processor and eager to tell your story.
Reviews
- 6 months ago
Nice and understandable scripts
- 7 months ago
muy recomendado para aprender guión
- 1 year ago
Un curso muy completo y enriquecedor.
- 1 year ago
10/10
- 1 year ago
ES BUENO UN 8 DE 10
As the creator of animated series, he has been nominated in the International Emmy® Kids Awards several times, for children's entertainment series such as Siesta Z and Zamba's amazing tour.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Influences
- What are we going to do
- U2
Storytelling
- Why do we tell stories?
- How can we contribute?
- U3
Creation
- How to find our own creative process?
- Content and research
- The idea, conflict and premise I
- The idea, conflict and premise II
- U4
Formatting
- How to put our ideas in box?
- Technical information: genre, screen and target
- Character and identification I
- Character and identification II
- Character and identification III
- Universe and aesthetic proposal
- U5
Script
- Dramatic structure of three acts
- Writing a Synopsis
- Escaleta
- Writing the script I
- Writing the script II
- Writing the script III
- U6
Presentation of the project
- How to structure our folder
- I already have the folder, and now, what?
- Techniques and tips for the pitch
- FP
Final project
- Script for animation series
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FAQs
The course covers the entire process of creating, scripting, directing, and producing animation aimed at children, including storytelling techniques, character development, TV formats, and how to present projects for contests and funding.
Yes, this course is designed for students with intermediate knowledge in film or animation who want to deepen their skills in producing and directing audiovisual projects for children.
It's recommended to have a background in film, animation, writing, or audiovisual production to fully benefit from the content and activities offered.
You'll learn how to craft original scripts, structure them using techniques like the three-act format, and adapt complex ideas into engaging and educational stories for kids.
The course teaches you how to prepare professional project portfolios, including synopses, budgets, and visual materials, along with strategies to successfully apply for national and international funds and contests.
It covers techniques for creating empathetic, diverse, and memorable characters, taking into account psychological and cultural factors, and tailoring their traits to connect with young viewers.
You'll need internet access, basic text editing and video playback software, plus materials for writing and sketching storyboards.