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Detailed Brief for Animation/Stop Motion Graphic Designer

Project Title: Gifting XYZ for Christmas: The Gift That Keeps on Giving

Overview

This animation/video will promote XYZ as the perfect Christmas gift that continues to provide joy and value throughout the year. It will highlight the unique proposition: for the cost of just two toys, customers can enjoy access to an entire year’s supply of toys worth around £2,800 (over 110 toys on average).

The video will primarily focus on storytelling, showing a child’s joy of unwrapping a XYZ box on Christmas Day, followed by a year-long journey of swapping and enjoying various toys, all culminating in the child eagerly wishing for another year of XYZ joy on the next Christmas Eve.


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Target Audience

Parents, guardians, and family members looking for sustainable, valuable, and enriching gift options for children.

Environmentally-conscious consumers.

Primary focus on children aged 0–8 years.



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Style and Format

Animation Style: To be decided (2D or 3D).

2D Animation Option: Whimsical, hand-drawn style with smooth transitions and vibrant, playful colors.

3D Animation Option: Realistic, yet playful, with detailed textures and fluid character movements to make the experience feel immersive.


Duration: 30–60 seconds.

Tone: Warm, joyful, magical, and heartwarming with festive undertones.

Seasonal Touch: Christmas-themed opening and closing, transitioning through seasonal changes (spring, summer, autumn, winter).



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Key Scenes and Storyboard

Scene 1: Christmas Morning (Opening Scene)

A cozy living room, lit by a twinkling Christmas tree.

A child excitedly unwraps a XYZ box with parents watching joyfully.

The box opens, revealing a variety of toys (e.g., blocks, a scooter, a puzzle).

Overlay Text: "The Gift That Keeps on Giving"


Scene 2: Exploring the XYZ Magic

Spring: The child swaps for outdoor toys (e.g., a bike) and plays in a park with blooming flowers.

Summer: A sunny beach setting where the child enjoys a new set of beach toys.

Autumn: Indoors with books and games, cozy in an autumnal scene.

Winter: A sledding adventure with swapped baby equipment or winter-themed toys.


Scene 3: Unlimited Swaps Highlight

Montage of swaps: toys being boxed and returned, with new toys arriving.

Showcase the diversity: baby equipment, scooters, books, puzzles, board games, bikes, etc.

Overlay Text: "Unlimited Swaps, Endless Joy."


Scene 4: Christmas Eve (Closing Scene)

Back to the same cozy living room from the opening scene.

The child places a note under the tree: "Dear Santa, another year of Whirli please!"

Parents smile knowingly as they see the XYZ subscription renewal email.

Overlay Text: "Give the Gift That Keeps on Giving This Christmas."

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Visual and Design Elements

Characters: A family of three (child and parents), with diverse and relatable representation.

Environment: Warm and homely interiors, seasonal outdoor settings with detailed seasonal changes (e.g., snow in winter, blossoms in spring).

Colors: Festive reds, greens, golds for Christmas, transitioning to season-appropriate palettes throughout the video.

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Audio and Music

Music:

Festive jingles for opening and closing scenes.

Light, cheerful background music for seasonal transitions.

Voiceover:

A warm, engaging narration (optional).

Key voiceover lines:

1. “This Christmas, give the gift that keeps on giving.”


2. “For the cost of two toys, enjoy a year’s supply worth £2,800.”


3. “Unlimited swaps, endless joy.”


Sound Effects:

Wrapping paper tearing, toy sounds, giggles, and nature sounds (e.g., birds chirping in spring).




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Deliverables

1. Final Video: High-quality animation in MP4 format for use on social media, YouTube, and our website.


2. Cutdowns: Shorter edits (15- and 30-second versions) for social media ads.


3. Custom Assets: Reusable visual assets for campaign consistency across platforms.


Quote

Provide estimates for both 2D and 3D animation to determine the best option within budget.

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Reference Inspirations

Disney-style storytelling for warmth and magic.

Pixar-level attention to detail if opting for 3D animation.

Social media-friendly animations like Coca-Cola's Christmas campaigns.

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Contact and Next Steps

Please include examples of previous work, estimated costs, and any additional recommendations for this project.

Skills: 3D Animation, Animation, Character Design

I'm looking for a skilled animator to bring my script to life in a 2D,inspirational short film. This project involves working exclusively with a script I will provide, which includes all necessary features and details of the film. This is for my school project due on 14th December.

Key Requirements:
- Expertise in 2D animation
- Experience creating content for adults
- Ability to convey an inspirational tone through animation

Ideal Skills:
- Strong understanding of animation principles
- Excellent attention to detail
- Creative storytelling ability through visual mediums

Please provide a portfolio of your previous work, particularly any similar projects, and let me know why you would be a good fit for this project. I look forward to seeing your proposals.

The animation should have a traditional hand-drawn style. The film will have an estimated duration of 1-3 minutes. Include sound effects as the audio element in the animation. The script is finalized and ready for animation. The animation should be at 24 frames per second. The primary theme of the short film is overcoming obstacles. Use a warm and vibrant color palette throughout the animation. The first draft should be ready by 12th December

The final animation should be delivered in MP4 format.

Skills: Animation, Illustration, After Effects, Caricature & Cartoons, 2D Animation

I'm looking for a skilled animator to bring my script to life in a 2D,inspirational short film. This project involves working exclusively with a script I will provide, which includes all necessary features and details of the film. This is for my school project due on 14th December.

Key Requirements:
- Expertise in 2D animation
- Experience creating content for adults
- Ability to convey an inspirational tone through animation

Ideal Skills:
- Strong understanding of animation principles
- Excellent attention to detail
- Creative storytelling ability through visual mediums

Please provide a portfolio of your previous work, particularly any similar projects, and let me know why you would be a good fit for this project. I look forward to seeing your proposals.

The animation should have a traditional hand-drawn style. The film will have an estimated duration of 1-3 minutes. Include sound effects as the audio element in the animation. The script is finalized and ready for animation. The animation should be at 24 frames per second. The primary theme of the short film is overcoming obstacles. Use a warm and vibrant color palette throughout the animation. The first draft should be ready by 12th December

The final animation should be delivered in MP4 format.

Skills: Animation, Illustration, After Effects, Caricature & Cartoons, 2D Animation

I'm looking for a skilled animator to bring my script to life in a 2D,inspirational short film. This project involves working exclusively with a script I will provide, which includes all necessary features and details of the film. This is for my school project due on 14th December.

Key Requirements:
- Expertise in 2D animation
- Experience creating content for adults
- Ability to convey an inspirational tone through animation

Ideal Skills:
- Strong understanding of animation principles
- Excellent attention to detail
- Creative storytelling ability through visual mediums

Please provide a portfolio of your previous work, particularly any similar projects, and let me know why you would be a good fit for this project. I look forward to seeing your proposals.

The animation should have a traditional hand-drawn style. The film will have an estimated duration of 1-3 minutes. Include sound effects as the audio element in the animation. The script is finalized and ready for animation. The animation should be at 24 frames per second. The primary theme of the short film is overcoming obstacles. Use a warm and vibrant color palette throughout the animation. The first draft should be ready by 12th December

The final animation should be delivered in MP4 format.

Skills: Animation, Illustration, After Effects, Caricature & Cartoons, 2D Animation

I'm looking for a skilled animator to bring my script to life in a 2D,inspirational short film. This project involves working exclusively with a script I will provide, which includes all necessary features and details of the film. This is for my school project due on 14th December.

Key Requirements:
- Expertise in 2D animation
- Experience creating content for adults
- Ability to convey an inspirational tone through animation

Ideal Skills:
- Strong understanding of animation principles
- Excellent attention to detail
- Creative storytelling ability through visual mediums

Please provide a portfolio of your previous work, particularly any similar projects, and let me know why you would be a good fit for this project. I look forward to seeing your proposals.

The animation should have a traditional hand-drawn style. The film will have an estimated duration of 1-3 minutes. Include sound effects as the audio element in the animation. The script is finalized and ready for animation. The animation should be at 24 frames per second. The primary theme of the short film is overcoming obstacles. Use a warm and vibrant color palette throughout the animation. The first draft should be ready by 12th December

The final animation should be delivered in MP4 format.

Skills: Animation, Illustration, After Effects, Caricature & Cartoons, 2D Animation

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