Character Design and The Creative Process

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Insights into the creative process behind one of the best-made kids’ TV shows around. [via Malevolent Design Blog]

Logos

Hi guys,

Here are my most recent logo designs for BeanTV which is a music and entertainment network for "tweens" (kids ages 10-13/14). The network is upbeat, modern and youthfully intelligent. Let me know which ones you like and why?

Anticipation

Dear Gang:

We're looking forward to your scripts tomorrow. I trust you have reviewed Skye's helpful links that provide the 2-column script formatting. Please use this format for your scripts. See you in the morning!

Brand Essence

David and Matt (especially David),

You'll want to read up about "brand essence". Essentially, the brand's essence is its distilled personality; its voice. I recommend reading these, they'll illuminate some questions you'll want to answer in your scripts:

http://www.allaboutbranding.com/index.lasso?article=108
http://www.brand-architects.co.uk/corporate_branding/brand_essence.htm
http://www.yastrow.com/brandcafe/archive/110801_brand_essence.asp

Also, read the "Concepts" section here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brand#Concepts

I'd suggest floating some ideas about the Bean TV brand on the blog here and giving the group and opportunity to respond.


-Skye

Two Column Video Script

For those of you developing a script for Wednesday, it should be formatted using the industry-standard two-column video script. Read these pages to learn about how to make a two-column video script:

http://digitalmedia.oreilly.com/2005/09/14/digvideohacks_chap01.html
http://www.blairmultimedia.com/alpine-script.doc

Got questions? Holla.

-Skye

Ahoy!

Class,

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We'll be posting comments and resources. We'll be looking for you to post ideas, scripts, and comments for your peers.

We'll see you (beat, beat) online.

- Skye and Doug