Sometimes, it's confusing to decide on a topic for an animation due to a wide range of interests and possibilities. So how can we narrow down our ideas?
Here are some guide questions you can use to help you quickly think of an animation topic.
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To narrow down and filter topics for your animation, the first question you need to answer is: "Is this for business or entertainment purposes?"
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Business Purposes
Consider the following when choosing a topic:
- What's the goal of your video?
- What's the message that you want to convey?
- Who's your audience?
- What specific actions are you expecting from your audience?
![Business Purposes](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/3-1-1-1024x1024.png)
Entertainment Purposes
Consider the following when choosing a topic:
- What's the story/message that you want to share?
- Who's your target audience?
- What genre of entertainment are you going for?
![Entertainment Purposes](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/4-1-1-1024x1024.png)
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