Below you'll find two great examples of tutorial videos similar to what we're aiming for with this video. The first video is a great example of how a creator (community member Denver Bailey!) hosts the video and guides us through the process with effective cutaways. The second video is a more classic 3D animation tutorial, which might be something you want to factor in for example purposes as well.

 

REFERENCE VIDEOS FOR INSPIRATION OR TONE: 

• How to Master Mobile Video (with Denver Bailey)
• Animation for Beginners | Blender Tutorial

It takes a lot of skill, knowledge, and experience to excel as a 3D animator, and that can make it difficult to get started in 3D animation, even if you have a ton of desire to learn. While so much of mastering this skillset comes just from practice and time working, getting valuable advice and guidance from an experienced 3D animator can go a long way for creators just starting out. Tongal wants to team up with an experienced 3D animator to help up-and-coming creators learn some of the key basics to this invaluable skill set, so we're asking you to create an educational 3-5 minute YouTube Video Tutorial that introduces aspiring animators to the overall process of 3D animation. 

There's obviously a ton of information you could share here, and we don't want to get lost in the weeds; we're envisioning a higher-level overview approach that discusses the principles of 3D animation and the key steps that an animator needs to go through to create a polished render (e.g. design mockups, rigging, UV, texturing, lighting, final lookdev, etc.). This could include a basic run through of getting set up in Maya and/or the Unreal Engine, and the settings/tools one would want to consider, but if you’ve got a different creative approach then we’re all ears!

 

This is also a good opportunity for the community to get to know you, so feel free to deliver this information in your videos from your own point of view, and share some of your own experiences. The style and presentation format is up to you, and you can put yourself on camera and talk directly to the audience, or you can use a voice over paired with screen recordings; that said, there does need to be a guiding POV to your videos. 

With regards to AI content, we will allow tutorials that involve the use of "Supplementary AI" in filmmaking. Supplementary AI typically involves a tool or program that helps filmmakers in post-production by reducing the complexity of difficult or highly technical tasks, making your post-production workflow much more time and cost efficient than traditional tools or methods (e.g. color correction, denoising, frame rate/speed modification, logo blurs & removals etc.). These AI tools allow filmmakers with otherwise limited resources to do things that used to require full teams or weeks of work. With that in mind though, we will NOT accept tutorials that involve the use of "Generative AI." Generative AI creates entirely new and "original" content, but that new and "original" content created is typically based on an enormous library drawn from other artists' existing work, which is aggregated by the AI software without their explicit permission, making it a challenge to clear for legal use by brands.

For any questions or other project updates, check out the Project Forum.

 

DELIVERABLES: There are 2 total video assets.

• One 3-5 Minute Hero video (16x9) 
• One :15-:30 social promo video (9x16)

 

TIMELINE: HERE

 

EXPOSURE:

• YouTube
• Instagram
• Facebook Groups

 

TARGET AUDIENCE: Newer animators, filmmakers interested in animation, and the Tongal Community 

TONE: Informative, education, lighthearted, self aware.

In order to be considered for this project, you must include the below materials in your pitch submission. For examples of effective pitches, check out this gallery.

 

• TEXT (REQUIRED): Up to 500 characters synopsizing how you plan to approach and produce the content listed out in the Deliverables.
  
  
• TREATMENT (REQUIRED): A more detailed and specific description of how you propose to execute all of the content listed out in the Deliverables, both in terms of what we can expect to see, and how you’ll make it. If it's helpful to you, we've provided a treatment template, which you can find here.
  
  
• LINKS (REQUIRED): To your previous video work. Please specify your role (producer, director, cinematography, etc.) and DO NOT INCLUDE LINKS TO YOUR SHOWREEL. Please link to individual videos.

• PITCH VIDEO (Optional): This is your opportunity to be face-to-face with the Sponsor and show them what you're capable of. Consider submitting a pitch video in which you tell the Sponsor what they can expect should they choose your pitch. Also, test videos, animatics, etc. are welcome. For some examples of effective Pitch videos, check out this gallery. All Pitches will remain private until after the Sponsor gives creator(s) the green light to move forward.

1. In addition to the standard Tongal W-9, Winner Affidavit, and IP Assignment, greenlit Video creators MUST also provide Talent, Location, Music (or other) Releases for all assets appearing in their Videos, as well as a photograph/headshot OR copy of a photo ID for all On-camera Talent releases. You must also provide all project files, editing sequences and a 1080p .mov master file, using a ProRes, Animation, or Uncompressed Codec to claim your earnings.
   
   
2. Unless provided otherwise, all work must be your own original creation and free of any copyrighted material. You shall provide detailed information of your work regarding the source, the creator and background information as requested by Tongal.
   
   
3. In the event you utilize any third-party materials, such as music provided by a third-party music provider not provided by Tongal, you must obtain full written license and consent from the owner of such third-party materials and provide such license and consent forms to Tongal.
   
   
4. The Sponsor will be entitled to reasonable revisions on the finished Videos without providing additional compensation. Remember it's easier to re-edit than re-shoot so try to get as much coverage as possible.
   
   
5. Preferred format for upload to the Tongal website is HD 720p and formatted for the aspect ratios listed in the Deliverables (e.g. 16x9). Acceptable file formats are .mov, .avi, .mp4, .wmv. Acceptable codecs are H.264 (MP4), MPEG-4, H.263, MPGV, WMV, DivX. Should your submission be greenlit, you will also be required to provide a 1080p .mov master file, using a ProRes, Animation, or Uncompressed Codec.
   
   
6. BY SUBMITTING A VIDEO ENTRY, YOUR SUBMISSION IMMEDIATELY BECOMES THE SOLE PROPERTY OF TONGAL OR ITS ASSIGNEES – SEE OFFICIAL RULES FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT OWNERSHIP OF ENTRIES. YOU MAY NOT PUBLICLY SHARE OR PUBLISH YOUR SUBMISSION IN ANY MANNER AND YOU MAY NOT POST OR UPLOAD YOUR SUBMISSION TO ANY WEBSITE OR VIDEO HOSTING SITE (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, FACEBOOK, YOUTUBE OR VIMEO), WITHOUT THE PRIOR EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT OF TONGAL. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS REQUIREMENT MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR ENTRY IN THE PROJECT.
   
   
7. You may not contact any employees or members of the Sponsor's organization, their affiliates, or any of their partners. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in disqualification of your entry in the project.
   
   
8. In addition to the judging criteria stated in the OFFICIAL RULES, Pitches will also be evaluated on that member's ability to execute the final Video based on their prior work and experience as a filmmaker.
   
   
9. Videos must be in the English language or subtitled.
   
   
10. Submissions must not portray Sponsor in a negative way, the determination of which will solely reside with Sponsor, nor can Submissions contain any profanity, offensive language, nudity or otherwise objectionable material, the determination of which is solely at the discretion of Sponsor.
    
    
11. You must be at least thirteen (13) years or older to enter.
    
    
12. The Sponsor reserves the right to repost the contest.
    
    
13. See OFFICIAL RULES for additional contest information, terms and conditions. If there is any conflict or inconsistency between these requirements and the Official Rules, the terms and conditions of these requirements shall prevail.