Holiday Sketch & Virtual Theatre Talent Show

Your holiday sketch draft is due today. For help, see the prompts in the post for Nov. 4. The sketch should be proofread and in proper play script format.

Now for something completely different:

Ms. Schweppe from RIT has asked the Creative Writing department to help her with an animation project. If you've ever wanted to write for cartoons, (or get a connection to RIT's animation/film department) this is your big break!

What she needs: a script (2-5 pages) in a slightly different format from our play scripts (see below). The sample script in your packet will help you set up the format as well.

The theme is for a "talent show" - so jot down a few ideas or acts that come to mind when you think "talent show!" (be creative!)

Here's a link to help you come up with some more ideas:
America's Got Talent!
Here's Britain's Got Talent!

(You could probably parody this stuff...)

Additionally, here's a few animation samples from the professionals:
Duck Amuck (Chuck Jones)
Bugs Bunny (Square dance sequence)
South Park sample
Happy Tree Friends
2nd Grade Talent Show

The script (formatting):
You should have a title page with your name on it and the name of the sketch.
You should include a cast list (include non-speaking parts as well...anything that is animated should be listed as a character. See sample script for model.)
Do not worry about the lighting effects. These cues will be added later by the animators.
Use film terminology: FADE IN/FADE OUT, INT./EXT., Time of day and place should be written in CAPS.
All action and description should be written LEFT justified in concise, but descriptive sentences.
Scenes should be separated by #'s. Every new scene should be indicated. Every new SETTING should begin a new INT/EXT. description.
SFX and SOUND should be indicated. If you have ideas for music, include song title and artist in your description.
Dialogue (should be kept to a minimum) (Not including song lyrics which can be VO (voice overs))
Physical description should be detailed!
Dialogue should be indented to about 3".
Character Names should be CAPITALIZED and centered or about 2.5" - just keep it consistent.

Here's a few pictures of characters:





Here's a link to sample Visual Theatre clips.
Virtual Theatre clip.