Genres
What is a genre?
A special category that tells us what a form of media is about thematically.
What is a side character?
A side character is a character that appears in a story, but does not lead the story as much as the protagonist and the antagonist.
What is a plot?
The main story of a piece of media.
What is the difference between a book and a tv show?
A book is written with words and a tv show has people I can watch doing stuff.
How long is a pitch typically?
Two minutes.
What is a trope or a cliche?
Something that happens so much in media that it's predictable and overused.
Who is the antagonist in Toy Story 1?
Sid
Can the antagonist be a better person than the hero? (Yes or No Q)
Yes. They are the antagonist only because what they want opposes what the protagonist wants.
What is the key difference between a webtoon and a comic?
Paneling.
What is the name of the document that holds all the information about a form of media?
Pitch Sheet
How many genres does a form of media normally have?
2 - 3 genres.
Who is the real main character in Inside Out 2, which has an ensemble cast?
Joy
What is the most exciting part of the story?
Climax.
Between a TV Show and a movie, which is normally shorter?
Most cases, a movie is shorter.
What is an elevator pitch?
When you get in the elevator with the investor, and have until they reach their floor or get off the elevator to convince them that your idea is an idea they want to support.
What are the main three genres in the movie "Despicable Me"?
Comedy, Family, Action
What is the difference between the protagonist and the antagonist?
What they are willing to do to get what they want.
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(Y/N)
YES.
What is the key to delivering a pitch?
Name all twelve genres.
Drama, Comedy, Romance, Horror, Slice of Life, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Action, Musical, Family, Mystery, and Biography.
How is a character "want" different than a character "need"?
Their "need" will possibly make them a better person, their "want" will make them a happier person.
What is the PIXAR Story Structure?
Once Upon a time...
Every Day...
Until One Day...
Because of that... (x3)
Until Finally...
Which medium offers the least amount of chances to get the point across?
Illustrations
What is a risk that comes with working with an investor to make your piece of media?
You may have to make a lot of changes to your story and they get final say on most of it.