Animation Project: "Alien's Grocery Mishap"
Project: 10-Second Animated Video
Logline: A three-antenned alien's triumphant return with groceries is cut short by a mischievous
dog, leading to a comical and messy disaster.
Style: Silent comedy, clean 2D vector animation. The humor comes from the physical comedy
and the finality of the splat.
Key Visual Reference: Please refer to this video for the desired animation style, expressive
character movement, and comedic timing: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/nFxI0QTciBI
● Animation: Note the fluid and expressive animation, which enhances the humor.
● Character Style: Simple, minimalist character designs are preferred.
● Color Palette: Use a bright and cheerful color scheme.
Character & Prop Details:
● The Alien: A light teal, cartoon-style alien with a rectangular head, three small
antennae, and large black oval eyes. It has a small body with short, stubby arms and
legs. Design should be exactly as seen in the original reference image provided.
● The Dog: A small, energetic, and friendly-looking dog (e.g., a scruffy terrier type). Its
movements should be quick and fluid, similar to the cat in the reference video.
● The Prop: A single, standard brown paper grocery bag. It should clearly contain a milk
carton and a loaf of bread, which will be visible when it spills.
Video Script (Total Time: 10 Seconds)
Time Scene Description & Notes for the
Action Animator
0-2s SCENE START. The entryway
Interior of a simple, should be simple
brightly colored house (e.g., a plain wall,
entryway. The door a wood floor). The
swings open and the focus is entirely on
Alien character walks the character's
in, holding the grocery entrance.
bag in one hand. It
has a neutral or
slightly pleased
expression.
2-4s The Alien takes The door closing
another step into the with the foot is a
house. It casually key character
swings its leg back moment. It should
and pushes the door look effortless and
shut with its foot in a a little bit cool.
smooth motion. It
starts to walk forward
with a slight swagger,
feeling accomplished.
4-6s Suddenly, the small The dog's
dog zips into the frame appearance
from the right. The dog should be abrupt
runs directly between and energetic to
the Alien's legs as it's create a sense of
mid-stride. The Alien's sudden chaos.
eyes widen in Use a classic
surprise. "wide-eyed" take
for the Alien's
reaction, similar to
the expressive
style in the
reference video.
6-8s The Alien's legs get Emphasize the
tangled by the dog's physical comedy.
movement. It loses its Show a moment
balance completely, of "air time" where
flailing its arms in a the Alien's feet are
classic comedic trip. off the ground.
The grocery bag is The grocery bag
tossed up into the air. should arc
upwards as the
Alien falls
forwards. This is
the peak of the
action.
8-10s Climax. The Alien The splat is the
lands flat on the floor punchline. The
with a comical, soft milk splash should
thud. The grocery bag be big and
lands a moment later, dramatic. The final
bursting open. The shot is a static
milk carton splatters image of the Alien
milk everywhere, and face-down amidst
the loaf of bread the spilled
bounces once. Hold groceries. The
on the final messy dog can be seen
scene for a moment in the corner,
before fading to black. looking innocently
at the mess.
SCENE END.
