{"product_id":"how-to-design-and-build-a-professional-pitch-deck-without-any-technical-skills","title":"How to Design and Build a Professional Pitch Deck Without Any Technical Skills","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: teal;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/admin.stage32.com\/vendor\/moxiemanager\/data\/uploads\/15.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"158\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eMore and more, storytellers are being asked to present more than just a script when going out to investors or production companies. Whether you’re pitching a limited series, a feature, or even a doc, executives and investors want to have a sense of what your project will be, beyond just words on a page. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eWhat will it \u003cem\u003elook\u003c\/em\u003e like? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eWhat will it \u003cem\u003efeel\u003c\/em\u003e like? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eExecs want a visual representation of what the project is—even if you aren’t the director. For this reason, understanding how to put together an attractive pitch deck will give you a distinct advantage as a director, as a writer, as a producer, or as any creative in TV and film.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eThere are people out there who are incredibly skilled with programs like Photoshop or Lightroom and, for those people, creating a pitch deck that will help sell their show can be a snap. But for the average person, these apps are daunting at best and, at worst, completely confusing and overwhelming. However you don’t need to spend hours learning how to use high-end software, and you certainly don’t have to put down a bunch of money for a designer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eYou can create an amazing pitch deck with basic software and one or two simple apps on your phone and we're going to show you how. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT YOUR STAGE 32 EDUCATOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eShaun O'Banion is the founder of production company Ravenwood and works as a post production project coordinator on some of the industry's leading films in recent years including \u003cstrong\u003eJOJO RABBIT, TERMINATOR: DARK FATE, THE AFTERMATH \u003c\/strong\u003eand\u003cstrong\u003e OPHELIA. \u003c\/strong\u003eO’Banion produced \u003cstrong\u003eDAKOTA SKYE \u003c\/strong\u003ewhich became a cult hit and remained in the Top 100 Most Viewed on \u003cstrong\u003eNetflix\u003c\/strong\u003e. He produced \u003cstrong\u003eGIRLFRIEND\u003c\/strong\u003e, the first film in North America to star an actor with Down Syndrome in the lead role. The film premiered at the \u003cstrong\u003eToronto International Film Festival\u003c\/strong\u003e, sold to \u003cstrong\u003eStrand Releasing\u003c\/strong\u003e and won O’Banion an \u003cstrong\u003eIFP Gotham Award\u003c\/strong\u003e. He joined the Producers Guild of America and co-produced \u003cstrong\u003eTHE AUTOMATIC HATE\u003c\/strong\u003e which made its World Premiere at the \u003cstrong\u003eSXSW Film Festival.\u003c\/strong\u003e The film was released theatrically by Film Movement. \u003cem\u003eThrough his career, Shaun has become well versed in positioning his projects for success and understanding the best ways to pitch and sell them, including creating knock-out pitch decks. He’s ready to share what he’s learned and empower even the most tech-illiterate members of the Stage 32 community.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eShaun will teach you how to use basic software and apps to craft an attractive pitch deck on your own without having to hire a graphic designer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eAfter teaching you what you need to know about designing a great pitch deck, Shaun will demonstrate it all by working with the registrants in creating a brand new pitch deck in real time, live and on-screen. He will specifically focus on creating with you a general image for the overall background, graphics for the title page, setting page, main character page, supporting character page, and episode page. Shaun will also provide registrants with a resource sheet outlining the tools and software he uses for his own pitch decks. After going through this exercise with Shaun, you’ll never need to hire a graphic designer again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"111\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"109\"\u003ePlus, you will receive the following handouts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"292\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"138\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"138\"\u003eResources to Use Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"179\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"179\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"158\"\u003eStranger Things\u003c\/em\u003e Pitch Deck Example\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"292\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"292\"\u003eStage 32 \u003cem data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"204\"\u003eComing Home\u003c\/em\u003e Pitch Deck by Brian – Example Built in Class + Additional Pages \u0026amp; a Letter from Shaun\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #dddddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42c2cb; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Shaun O’Banion made creating a pitch deck seem downright easy and fun. Before today, I was absolutely dreading it as my skills with graphic design and editing are next to zero. Shaun was so generous with his time and stayed on for an entire extra hour to go over more and have the Q\u0026amp;A which was incredibly kind.\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #dddddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42c2cb; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e-Margaret M.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #dddddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42c2cb; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: teal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/admin.stage32.com\/vendor\/moxiemanager\/data\/uploads\/18_11.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"158\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stage 32","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48055975805235,"sku":"","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/7728\/4659\/files\/image_65c5a364a6fc5.jpg?v=1707451239","url":"https:\/\/stage32.myshopify.com\/products\/how-to-design-and-build-a-professional-pitch-deck-without-any-technical-skills","provider":"Stage 32","version":"1.0","type":"link"}