This is the first episode’ s animatic Storyboard for our up coming series, Lord of the Pwn (TBC).

Using the Australian Production Music Ratebook 2008, we could find out how much it would cost to get the rights to use copyrighted music throughout our 3 episodes.

Music used in a non-promotional audio-visual production for sale and/or rental on a digital platform worldwide:

$55.00 per 30sec unit.

Number of 30sec units: 9

+

Licensing Fee: $11.00

Total Royalty Fees:

(9 x 55) + 11 = $506.00

Source:
http://www.apra.com.au/music-users/downloads/PM_AustralianRateBook.pdf
 

Paul and Harold: Paul and Harold are best friends. They do everything together and they never fight. However they often have opposite points-of-view when it comes to heroism and priorities. Paul is courageous and doesn’t give in without a fight. Harold however, likes to take his time. He likes to sit back and watch how things pan out before taking action. And he often puts other things above being heroic (such as breakfast). This can cause conflict between the two friends but it is quickly resolved because Harold is easily persuaded or bribed.

Paul and Kate: Paul and Kate have a very nice, loving relationship. Paul values Kate’s life over his own. And Kate knows she can always count on Paul to be there when she needs him. However as they both are guardians of controllers of power, they have responsibility. And this can often get in the way of their relationship. But they never let it cause major problems.

Paul and Dr. Dreamcast: Paul and Dr. Dreamcast are polar opposites when it comes to the proper use of power. Dr. Dreamcast wants to gain power in order to become the best gamer in the world. He wishes to use his power to seek revenge on those who repressed and ignored him. Paul however knows that with great power comes great responsibility (clichéd or what?) and he only uses his power for fun and to defend the world against the evil of Dr. Dreamcast.

Dr. Dreamcast and Kate: Dr. Dreamcast is out to get Kate’s Wii controller of power. And although Kate is afraid and knows she won’t be able to defeat him, she stands up to fight. She uses all her might and stands up to him.

Working Title: Lord of the Pwn (TBC)

Key Attributes: Short, gaming, comedy

Logline: A heroic gamer bids to defeat a power-hungry villian in a world where games can be more than just games.

Tag: Every gamer has his day

Genre: Action/adventure, comedy – spoof on RPGs/Final Fantasy/gaming

Premise: It isn’t enough to simply own great power. You must have the wisdom to use and control it

Episode 1: The Beginning – Dr. Dreamcast obtains Paul’s 360 controller. Paul and Harold celebrate a victory.

Episode 2: The Middle – Dr. D tracks down Kate. Paul and Harold rush to her rescue.

Episode 3: The End – Paul and Harold fight and eventually defeat Dr. D

Lord of the Pwn

Episode 1 – The Beginning
An evil, power hungry villain, Dr. Dreamcast, is out to collect and command the legendary controllers of power. The controllers contain vast amounts of power and are given only to those worthy enough to hold them. Dr. Dreamcast tracks down the owner of the 360 controller of power using Xbox Live to find a gamer with a ridiculously high Gamerscore. He sends his willing servant, Shadow The Hedgehog to collect it. Having just beaten the high score on every Xbox 360 game Paul leaves his house with his old friend, Harold, to celebrate his victory. He places his controller in an ornamental box and exits the room, unbeknownst that he is being watched by Shadow. As soon as they are out of view, Shadow breaks into the room and takes the controller, dragging it across the floor as he goes.

Episode 2 – The Middle
Dr. Dreamcast, having obtained the 360 controller of power is now after his next goal, the Wii remote of power. He heads onto Myspace and looks up Wii in the interests section. He quickly finds Kate, the guardian of the Wii remote. Kate’s Myspace picture is of her and Paul and it is obvious that they have a relationship. Dr. Dreamcast sets out to defeat her using his newly acquired 360 controller. After having his 360 controller stolen, Paul is left only with a not-so-impressive, NES controller. He is determined to get back his 360 controller but Harold does not want to waste his last mana potion. Paul eventually convinces Harold to assist him with the quest. Dr. Dreamcast tracks down Kate and confronts her with the 360 controller. He threatens her. She fears for her life and txts Paul to come and save her. Paul receives the txt and he and Harold hurry to the train station on the back of a Chocobo. Dr. Dreamcast defeats Kate and takes her remote.

Episode 3 – The End
Paul and Harold arrive in time to hear Dr. Dreamcast monologging to Kate. They rush in and face Dr. Dreamcast. Dr. D mocks Paul’s NES remote and swiftly defeats him. Harold hands Paul a “Phoenix Down” who wakes with a mouthful of feathers. Paul’s NES controller “evolves” into another Wii remote and vicious battle ensues between Paul and Dr. Dreamcast. Using both the Wii remote and the 360 controller, Dr. D is the more powerful combatant and it seems like Paul will fail. At the last moment Harold pulls a PS3 controller of power out and using their combined might, they defeat Dr. D. Paul revives Kate and they walk home. Paul turns on his 360 and the “ring of death” appears. Paul screams in agony and horror.

working title

Protagonist: leet gamer – xbox360/nintendo
KeyS1: old friend – playstation3
KeyS2: girl? - Wii
Antagonist: "Dr Dreamcast"
wants revenge for his repression and people ignoring him

1. the setup which ends with inciting incident

The controller allows for summoning, and power. Dr D is stealing the greatest next gen user’s controllers for more power.

Starts off with protagonist winning a xbox live game against anonymous user(antagonist, using a lame username). Protagonist abuses the loser in victory, and signs off to go about his usual leetly business. 20 sec.
Begin credits and main theme over top of - montage sequence:
Quick shots of gamers daily life. Get up. Eat. Play games. Training montage!

40sec.

Protagonist on the way to tafe/work, having left his controller at home, is attacked by Dr D and minions on their way home.
“your power shall be mine ‘Protagonist’”
KS1 comes in to defend him with Ps3 controller. Dr D escapes while KS1 finishes off the minions.
KS1:“phoenix down!” protagonist wakes up again with feathers in his mouth. Spitting them out, he gets up. They head home.
“oh well, nothing lost right?”
“only my self respect….”walks into living room to find xbox is stolen along with his xbox controllers ”.. and my lively hood!!”  screams an over dramatic No.
end episode

2. episode where things go bad ending in a confrontation with the antagonist

“I cant believe i have to use this peice of crap,” Protagonist as he picks up the old Nintendo controller “Dr D will pay.”
“lol, how? You got nothing to beat him with”
“you can help me”
“no way dude, that was my last mana potion”
“you have to! He’ll take over the world”
KS2 finally agrees.
“well im not walking all that way.”
“you wont have to we’re riding” P says as they walk out into car park
“by chocobo!?” KS1 asks excitedly - show Random chocobo in car park.
“no, bike.”
sighs “dude learn to drive.”
“Shut up.”

           the 2 set out on their adventure.

On the way to find where his xbox has gone,the protagonist and KS1 rescue KS2(a girl who is using the wii remote like a lightsaber, literally.) from Dr Dreamcast’s minions .  After fight, the protagonist levels up to the new gamecube pad. (controller evolves pokemon style)
Battle ends to final fantasy fanfare music, cuts out half way, and ends up with KS1 singing the rest
“dude Shut up!”

“thanks for your help.” She introduces herself
screen pops up. “Character Joins Party”.

RPG Converstaion options appear between KS1 and 2, attempts to flirt amusingly, gets shot down.

the 3 now go in search for dr dreamcast
KS1 lamely: “and now we are three”
KS2 and P both say “Shut up.” End Episode

3. and the confrontation itself for the final ep

RPG final fantasy style battle?

“you’ll never get away with this Dr D!”

“OH but I have already! Your clichéd warnings will never change what i will do!”
"I’M AFRAID YOU’VE L o L ‘d FOR THE LAST TIME!"
Battle.

KS1 and 2 are knocked out.

Mid battle protagonist’s controller evolves to Wii remote.

Wii controller battle
picks up KS2’s wii remote for double lightsaberness.

Wins battle, gets xbox back
comes home to play. But the xbox fails! And gets the ring of death!
it was all a waste of time!