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Minnie Bowtoons: Camp Minnie
33 Episodes / 3 min / Short Series
Role: Episodic Director
(Oversaw episode from Script to Final Mix)
Watch “Camp Spooky” below then read further for my directing process.
Camp Spooky
Client: Disney Jr.
Studio: Wild Canary, Icon Creative Studio
Starting with the script.
Excerpt from Script
Reviewing script with Showrunners, Supervising Director, and Writer to economize run time, and focus on the most entertaining moments and comedic beats.
Storyboard Direction
Example of Storyboard Handout Notes provided during episode launch
Dividing the script into manageable sequences, and providing notes and references to the Storyboard Artist, as well as troubleshoot through potential changes with Supervising Director, Exec Producers and Show Runner.
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Providing Thumbnails to Storyboard Artist
Sample of rough thumbnails provided to Storyboard Artist for the Song Sequence “What’s That Noise”
Revisions and Red Lining
Examples of revisions notes provided to punch up acting, and clean up performances.
Storyboard Artist: Cherrie Wang | Storyboard Revisionist: Dana Barnes
Editorial
Assembling and reviewing
storyboard animatic reel with editor
Keeping track of shot count, character count, and FX count,
for animation limits and Character/ FX Density.
Sample of Lock Animatic | Editor: Joe Stucky
Layout | Animation | Lighting Review
Providing route sheet notes, references and draw overs for animation studio including camera maps, camera movement, and character acting notes, correcting set layout and character staging.
Excerpt from Route Sheet (aka Lead Sheet) detailing notes on camera movement, character performance, and lighting for each shot.
Collaboration & Leadership
Being a creative support for my team was key to directing this episode.
Cross-department communication between story, design, editorial, and production leadership. Collaborating with Show runner, Executive Producer, Supervising Director, and Art Director to maintain consistency and quality while adhering to scope of each episode.