Original short 2D cartoon with synchronized sound, 16:9 widescreen, 10 seconds, 4 shots with clean cuts. Completely original characters, story and design that do not resemble any existing cartoon, TV show, film, studio character or mascot. No text, no subtitles, no captions, no title cards, no logos, no watermark anywhere on screen.
ART STYLE – early-1960s hand-drawn feature animation look, strictly flat 2D: sketchy, scratchy black pencil-and-photocopy outlines with visible rough construction lines and broken, uneven line weight; flat, slightly muted cel colors that sit loosely inside the lines (fills drift a little off the outlines); backgrounds painted in loose gouache and watercolor with dry-brush strokes and quick ink scribbles for leaves, bricks and grass; palette of olive green, rust, ochre, slate blue and cream; soft film grain; elegant, naturalistic hand-animated acting on twos. Absolutely no 3D, no CGI, no realistic textures, no anime style.
CHARACTERS (identical in every shot): a tall, lanky young postman with a long nose, a rust-brown coat, a dark green cap and a leather mail bag; his small scruffy grey terrier with a red scarf.
SETTING: a breezy park path lined with tall trees, a pond and a wrought-iron bench, cloudy blue-grey sky.
AUDIO OVERALL: an original lively mid-century orchestral comedy score with pizzicato strings, bassoon, clarinet and light brushed snare, warm vintage mono recording with a soft crackle, perfectly synced to the action, with expressive cartoon sound effects. Only wordless sounds, giggles, hums and gasps — no dialogue, no voiceover, no narration, no lyrics, no famous melodies.
SHOT 1 (0–3s): Wide shot. The postman strolls along the path with a big black umbrella; a strong gust suddenly turns the umbrella inside out and yanks it away. Sound: a whoosh of wind, a surprised gasp, pizzicato strings scurrying.
SHOT 2 (3–6s): The terrier leaps, catches the umbrella handle in its teeth and is lifted into the air, legs paddling, ears flapping. Sound: a happy bark, a rising clarinet run, wind whistling.
SHOT 3 (6–8.5s): The postman sprints and dives, grabbing the dog just as the umbrella sails off over the pond; both tumble into a pile of autumn leaves. Sound: running footsteps, a big leafy crunch, a bassoon 'bwomp'.
SHOT 4 (8.5–10s): Close-up. The terrier pops out of the leaves wearing a leaf like a hat and licks the postman's cheek; he laughs. Sound: a short laugh, a happy yip, a light orchestral button ending.
No text, no subtitles, no captions, no logos, consistent character design in every shot, strictly flat 2D hand-drawn animation.
