Author: patteng1

Prototype 1 Write-Up

For my first prototype, I presented my most recent animated short, Gothic, to our thesis class, then demonstrating how I went about producing, directing and animating it. I went into the process of finding premade animations from Mixamo.com, importing them into Unreal Engine, setting up cameras, adding the animation and camera movement/cuts to Unreal’s Sequencer, … Continue reading “Prototype 1 Write-Up”

Unreal Build: Virtual Production 2020

On Tuesday November 10th, Epic Games put on a virtual event to showcase “incredible projects and innovations from film and television industry trailblazers.” This event detailed in full what is arguably the most exciting and trending topic right now in VFX and filmmaking: virtual production in Unreal Engine. Imagine being able to film in any … Continue reading “Unreal Build: Virtual Production 2020”

Greg’s Prototype Plan

For my senior thesis, I will be making a 3D animated series pilot accompanied by a pitch deck. In order to better demonstrate the methods and process I will be implementing in the production of this pilot, my prototypes will serve not only for my benefit as well as my classmates and instructors, but also … Continue reading “Greg’s Prototype Plan”

Greg’s Research Plan

For my research involving my thesis project, I will pursue the plan outlined below. Research Successful Pitch Decks As the purpose of my thesis revolves around the end goal of achieving the purchase of my show idea by a a major television or streaming platform, I’d like to first research successful show pitches. It’s important … Continue reading “Greg’s Research Plan”

Greg’s Finalized Concept

Idea My project will be a 3D animated television series pilot accompanied by a pitch deck to be presented for consideration by major entertainment studios. Background Being an adaptation of a feature film titled Resistor I wrote this summer, many of the same elements will cross over into this series. When I began working on … Continue reading “Greg’s Finalized Concept”

Patten – Revised Concept

*will add to Revised Concept category once it’s added to the blog* Preface After furthering considering the ideas I laid out for the class this last week, I’ve decided to go with my first concept for my thesis project: an animated series pilot with an accompanying pitch deck. To reiterate, I’ll be repurposing many of … Continue reading “Patten – Revised Concept”

Greg’s Initial Concepts

Concept 1: Animated Series Pilot w/ Pitch Deck Content The pitch deck would include: Pilot Episode Sample Episode Ideas Descriptions of show and characters Concept Artwork Contact Info Preface In order to explain this any further, I have to preface that my idea of creating a feature film for my thesis project has, unfortunately, become … Continue reading “Greg’s Initial Concepts”