Short films for BBC Bitesize and BBC Ideas

Animated short films focussed on enhancing productivity

Client: BBC Bitesize and BBC Ideas

Brief: 2 x 4 minute animated films illustrating top proven tips for getting more done and being more productive.

Tandem process: Researched with expert consultants, wrote script, recorded audio narration, created storyboard, produced 3D animated sequences, added SFX and commissioned music.

Project

BBC Bitesize is a free online study support resource designed to help with learning, revision and homework. It provides support for young learners, including supporting children and young people’s wellbeing. BBC Ideas is a short form factual video platform with the strapline 'short films for curious minds'. The films are designed to be thought-provoking and aim to challenge and inform, while presenting ideas in a digital-friendly and engaging way. 

Tandem was commissioned to make two entertaining 3D animated films for 16 - 25 year olds, containing tips people can use in their daily lives, backed up by scientific research: ‘How to feel more in control of your time’ and ‘How to do less but get more done’.

We researched the subjects in detail, with advice and fact checking by an expert consultant. We wrote the scripts and recorded them with a voiceover artist.

The 3D animation team created storyboards, out of which the 3D animated sequences were developed. After several rounds of changes, the films were completed on time. 

Sound FX, specially commissioned music and subtitles were added and the video was delivered in several different formats as requested by the commissioners.