How would I go about pitching an animated cartoon series to Nintendo?
I know I would have to create a pilot, but what would I do afterwards?
b'aaaawmp
Make it the best thing they ever saw because they are stingy with their Nintendo characters and try to put it on a reputable channel, like Cartoon Network
Good luck with that shit OP, last official western show based on a Nintendo video game was like fucking Donkey Kong Country, if I'm remembering right, and that shit was like 15 years ago or more
>>321252947
What happened to that netflix-exclusive Zelda thing that was being made?
>>321253423
hoax
>>321252947
NO!
I CAN'T BELIEVE WHAT I SEE
EVERYTHING'S UPSIDE DOWN AND IT MAKES NO SENSE TO ME
>>321251168
What do you want to make OP?
Just email them the idea and wait for them to use it without your permission. They'll do all the grunt work.
>>321253867
I would like to make a half hour animated deal featuring Nikki and friends visiting Nintendo IPs, meeting characters there, and having silly cute skits happen with them. They'd visit two locales each episode, have a fan-art corner, and then at the end Nikki could write in her diary recounting what happened during the episode.
I think it would be a nice way to have a friendly host you can count on to visit all of these worlds, while encouraging a stronger connection to their products or something shilly like that if I were to explain why they would want something like this.
>>321253986
I wouldn't trust them, with the shit they keep churning out in japan like neko-mario corner.
>>321254762
Are you actually capable of making something, or are you just being an ideas guy?
>>321254762
Sounds cute but Nintendo is incredibly stingy on their IP.
Reminder that Mario couldn't appear in Wreck it Ralph
Also you may want to see this
http://gonintendo.com/stories/241918-skylanders-superchargers-peach-kirby-and-starfox-skylanders-we
>We now know that Donkey Kong and Bowser are joining into the Skylanders series with Skylanders Superchargers, but did you know that some other ideas were tossed around? There were originally discussions to have Peach as a character, but Nintendo said that all Mario 'hero' characters were off limits. Discussions about including Kirby also took place, but Hal Laboratory owns those rights. Finally there was talk of some StarFox characters joining the title, but Nintendo said with Star Fox Zero due out soon, they wanted all the attention on that game.
>>321255043
>Donkey Kong
>Not Mario hero
Dong is evil confirmed
>>321255038
No, I'm capable. I can create this if I put the time into it.
>>321255043
That's very strange. But also enlightening, because I thought I would use the mushroom kingdom for pilot-material but that doesn't seem like a good idea anymore.
>>321255474
What are your past experiences with animation and writing?
>>321255654
I have some really good examples to show off but some anons here kind of know me so I really don't want to attention-whore. I'm good for it though, trust me.
>>321255861
Can you speak Japanese?
>>321255935
I can read the hiraganers and katanas.
>>321255861
Can you do a little doodle at least?
>>321254762
>Nikki shit
Oh god,, you're the shantae fag who spent $3000 to get "ikki" the not-nikki into the game aren't you?
Why do you persist with this autism?
>>321251168
Well on their website you can contact them about corporate shit
I would link you to it directly but I'm somewhat afraid this may become a dumb mistake
>>321251168
>Pitch an idea to Nintendo
NoA doesn't "take" ideas from the fans. You'll get a thank you for your consideration default letter and nothing more.
Good day sir.
>>321256529
Not him, but I got Hyrule Warriors out of my idea.
>>321255978
Remember that these people are busy.
I don't think they would partner with a minor company that you may run
>>321256018
>>321256327
no that's not me, I'm much more determined and autistic. I don't have to rely on money.
>>321256727
>filename
Anon, do you have problems?
>>321254762
Employed animator here.
Alright, first off you need to know a few things.
Nintendo isnt lenient as most other studios about heir IPS. If you plan to profit in any way shape or form for your work, the answer will be flat out: No. They won't even consider it. You cannot profit off thier work, and they will not look into an agreement if you're a one man nobody. You'd have to have serious Youtube cred, or a full blown studio backing you to even get their eye. IE: Game grumps, Mega 64, etc. They want advertisement, MASS Advertisement, if you can't do that for them then you're nothing worth their time.
Now if you plan to do this non-profit, you don't ened their permission period. Its under free usage, and public use. "Fair rights". As long as its considered a tribute, and not your own thing, you're good.
Question is, do you want to dedicate hours of work to something you'll get no payment for your time? Thats up to you. Keep in mind a "Half hour short" takes about 2 weeks for a full team of animators, it;'ll take you three months or more if you're a one man team. Seek help from other people if you plan to do this.
>>321256727
>That style
Oolong I swear to god.
>>321257213
You know this person?
>>321251168
You need to find an actual animation company first, than you need to get the company to pitch the idea to them.
Ironically, Ninty don't listen to small fries in spite of being one themself.
>>321256727
That looks really cute Anon
I like it
>>321256524
well it's not like I can do anything now. I don't have anything to show to them. If I were to just type out my idea to them they wouldn't really understand what I'm going for. It would be like every other fan asking for something from them like mario picross on the e-shop. or daisy in mario maker. I'd have to make something first.
>>321256785
it's a jodan anon, a michael jodan.
>>321257056
>You'd have to have serious Youtube cred, or a full blown studio backing you to even get their eye
that's something my very famous friend has been getting on my back for. So you're saying that if I'm poplar that they'll very likely consider it? I could try working on that. My friend actually told me that I could draw something for arin for follower scraps but I would feel really filthy for something like that. I'll work on getting more attention though, thank you.
What kind of animation work do you do?
>>321257213
I'm not oolong.
What a minute doesn't Nintendo already have a studio?
That Pikmin one?
>>321257056
>>321257591
I know a few animators that could help as well. I could try asking them.
Or I could work on this on the side for a bit before reaching out to anyone.
>>321257824
>If you're popular enough
No. You need noteriaty and experience. They want to see that you've been doing this and work for years, as well as have hundreds of thousands of people watching you daily.
Nintendo isnt entry level, their resumes for people getting in on low-end positions are usually 5-10+ years of experience in specific fields.
>>321257824
You're already attention whoring by saying you're famous with /v/. Either say who you are or fuck off. Nobody cares.
>>321258272
I see. Alright anon, I'll give up for now and work on my status. I'll come back to this later. How does that sound?
>>321257824
>What kind of animation work do you do?
Valencia CA, Cell work and storyboarding for Dreamworks studios. mostly the 2D side stuff. Worked with a project called "Me and my shadow" most recently.
>>321257824
Anon, if somehow this actually works and you have one of those retirement home episodes with niche and obscure characters and properties (Sin and Punishment, Eternal Darkness, Startropics, etc). I will forever respect you, Merry Christmas and survive
>>321258503
You realize Nikki won't even be relevant in 2-5 years right?
If you're passionate about this, do it as a fan project and tribute for non profit. otherwise just scrap it and do something with your talents that'll actually bring in a good crowd, and some followers.
>>321258519
That's really cool, anon. I only know one other pro animator and he's Canadian. He hasn't worked on anything as grand as you though.
>>321258519
They still do 2D animation?
>>321258503
Not that person
Well you have to consider if Nikki would still be a thing when you improved up your status
>>321258272
They weren't always like that, of course. But they became that way in response to some...misuses of their title works.
>>321258726
Storyboarding is 2D Stereoscopic. It then goes to the modelers who make it 3D and bring it to life.
I draw the cells that dictate the sequence of events with about 4 other people.
As for full blown 2D, I'd love if they did, but sadly 3D is more proftiable and accessible, even though the studio has freaking cintiqs at every desk >>
>>321258832
>I can fucking hear their voices
>>321258639
>>321258763
That's true, isn't it.
Okay then I'll work on this on the side while drawing fan art of various sorts to attract crowds. Or something. I could piggy-back off of my friend's status to an extent since I'm doing something right now for his video he'll release next month.
Maybe I could try pitching it to them after it's done anyway? If they refuse it I could always just release it as a tribute anyway, right?
You better have musical numbers nigga
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtGL5yKdSCk
>>321259105
I mean I guess, just don't count your chickens before they hatch Anon
Merry Christmas and good night
>>321259579
Well thank god.
Merry christ and good night, anon. Thanks for the help.
>>321259664
Also please don't piggy back too much Anon, for your friend's sake
>>321259806
I know, I usually don't, I've done stuff for his videos before
but this one time the thing I'm doing is the center-piece for his video. Everyone will be looking at it directly and I'm getting somewhat giddy over it.
>>321259976
Don't get too giddy, hope can be fragile
>>321260210
>>321259976
Sorry if this came off as too bleak.
Merry Christmas, take care, and enjoy yourself
>>321260210
I'm just somewhat giddy, not extremely so.
one because I might not get any attention from this at all, despite being credited.
and two because that if I did get attention it would be from a bunch of fags especially because of the subject of the video
>>321260316
Take care, anon.
