This is a thought that's been on my mind for a while; How important is concept art when it comes to making a series pitch, and how do most people go about finding someone who can do concept art?
Now let me state that I've already done a bit of research into the topic and from what I've seen it's a rather important aspect of a pitch, to help whoever you're pitching, to visualize exactly what you're talking about and have in mind. The reasons for asking what would be a redundant question is for additional confirmation or opinions from the fine folks over here on Stage 32, in case anyone is wondering why I'm asking about something I've already looked into before.
So let's hear what everyone thinks. Important, unimportant, and why? Am I fairly well on the money already, or am I bit off-base still? Oh and of course, what are the typical ways one goes about getting a concept artist?
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Visual Art is important but not everyone can afford to hire a concept artist, so a look book can be created via an app such as powerpoint or publisher. If want an actual “book” with turnable pages Flip 5 html is user friendly but costs more than Publisher. The Directors/Writers vision can add a third dimension, an extra cerebral layer to bring the story to life. Atmosphere, mood, tone, environment, character dynamics etc come alive on the page to prick the senses of the reader, clarifying clearly the true context of the story. Drawings, cartoons or photographs can be used separately or mixed and matched. Eg Transmedia I used a cartoonist for part and photographs another part. If I am pitching a Series, particularly for streaming, I also make a poster.
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Great advice, Debbie! And Michael, if you don't already know about FIVERR.com, you'll definitely want to check it out. The concept is simple - all basic creative projects start at the $5 base price. But realistically, once you start adding in customization, or requesting something beyond the basics, the starting price point escalates. You will also want to give the freelancers a really good tip, since they are overseas workers living on very low wages to begin with.
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Thank you Debbie and Jean! Very insightful and helpful! :)
Jeff E. Gregory They're there to set up a pitch meeting with whoever it may be that I need to see to then pitch my work. Once I'm in a room with an executive, it's just me, the exec, and whatever I've brought with me to help pitch. Even if agents did the entire pitch meeting themselves, I don't think they could quite convey the passion and ideas going on in my head.