tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post8882426093801282781..comments2024-03-13T23:42:25.845-07:00Comments on Animondays: 80% of SuccessDavid B. Levyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12611160893518781463noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post-42192632483614528392008-11-18T07:10:00.000-08:002008-11-18T07:10:00.000-08:0080% WOW GREAT!!!!I am currently taking notes on a ...80% WOW GREAT!!!!<BR/>I am currently taking notes on a Super idea I have for a cartoon series. I have never done this before and REALLY want to pitch my idea. Can you please give me any advise on how to get started on doing this? I also wonder about if the idea sells who takes over the writing and how do you get paid, do they just take over the idea?Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12525308739956314253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post-49230198839066599512008-10-12T12:18:00.000-07:002008-10-12T12:18:00.000-07:00Hi George. It's not so much advice as a business p...Hi George. It's not so much advice as a business principle (one that small and big businesses alike use— ex. Ebay has definitely applied this to their work). When you start to look at real world examples——which I won't bore anyone here with——it's surprising how much it holds true. This principle doesn't suggest that when you discover the 20% of your work that matters most you would discontinue the other 80% of your work. Instead, it's a way of identifying a part of your work that you can focus in on. Another way of putting it is that 20% (roughly) of your work produces 80% of your results. It can be an aid to figuring out how to allocate resources like people, time, and money. If you're interested in reading more about this and some other really great business concepts, get a copy of the book "What Management Is". Highly recommended read.Mike Rauchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14449145161329062477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post-34215140020905871212008-10-09T07:26:00.000-07:002008-10-09T07:26:00.000-07:00mr. rauch,the paradox you present is, that if you ...mr. rauch,<BR/><BR/>the paradox you present is, that if you could identify the 20% that matters and then focus on that, then your 80% rule wouldn't hold (unless, perhaps, while focusing on what used to matter, another 20% which seemed insignificant is now the new 20% that matters, in which case, your advice does not hold).Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13175400614261773704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post-10771898866362619642008-10-06T18:06:00.000-07:002008-10-06T18:06:00.000-07:00There's another "80% Rule" that I like. It says th...There's another "80% Rule" that I like. It says that 20% of what you do, both for individuals and larger organizations, accounts for 80% of your successes. It might sound depressing if you're thinking 80% of what you do isn't so important, but if you can identify the 20% that matters most then you can focus on working that for all it's worth.Mike Rauchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14449145161329062477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post-52003547521339232812008-10-06T12:01:00.000-07:002008-10-06T12:01:00.000-07:00Hey Tiki,Good questions... the term "creator-drive...Hey Tiki,<BR/><BR/>Good questions... the term "creator-driven" cartoon implies that there is a creator's singular vision at the helm of such shows... but, because a TV show is a collaborative art, the need to collaborate with the network and other creatives is part of most any show's experience.<BR/><BR/>The best bet is to have a strong vision, but also be open to suggestions and directions that might help make the project stronger and more successful. But, this is all cart before the horse... first you gotta get an idea in pitch-shape and shop it around.<BR/><BR/>Anyone can set up a pitch meeting... development execs are easy to locate. Do a little research on line, and go to festivals and events where execs and other creators congrigate.<BR/><BR/>It is a HUGE asset to have a body of films to your name. With that in place, execs/opportunties may come to you... making the process of pitching much more kind.<BR/><BR/>...but, for the FULL story, check out my new book in sept 09! : DDavid B. Levyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12611160893518781463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post-27225537990460859442008-10-06T09:20:00.000-07:002008-10-06T09:20:00.000-07:00RE: Stephen's MomI can't tell you how many times I...RE: Stephen's Mom<BR/><BR/>I can't tell you how many times I've been told by other lifeguards how I should do a show about "wacky lifeguards"... any takers? :)Tim Rauchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17372320274473421640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post-27509091614215210532008-10-06T08:42:00.000-07:002008-10-06T08:42:00.000-07:00When pitching is it better to have a clear vision ...When pitching is it better to have a clear vision so that you can answer any questions thrown at you? Or does this come off as seeming like you're not open to suggestions?<BR/><BR/>Is it better to have a strong concept with a loose knowledge of what you want, leaving the idea permeable to change?<BR/><BR/>Also how does one even get to pitch?<BR/><BR/>Is having a nice series of films under your belt important? Or having a history as a talented worker? I assume both help either way.<BR/><BR/>Sorry for the barrage of questions, I'd just love to pitch at some point.Nelson Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10353020328626822506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post-6648462619451454502008-10-06T07:33:00.000-07:002008-10-06T07:33:00.000-07:00my limited pitching experience has allowed me to m...my limited pitching experience has allowed me to meet new people and keep on my toes idea-wise. the process is quick and relatively painless. <BR/><BR/>I also enjoy hearing pitches for cartoons and movies from my mom.stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15584521465654665967noreply@blogger.com