Storyboard Introduction
Storyboarding is the process by which a storyboard artist creates visual thumbnails/drawings that reflect the scenes and shots of a film/short/video. Storyboards are organized into a comprehensive layout that reflects the sequence of scenes through which a video will play. Storyboards contain key characters, settings, and the actions involving/within.
Storyboards are essential to every aspect of video production. Early on, videographers/directors/cinematographers have very little frame of reference as to how the shots/scenes will look in practicality. It is up to the storyboard artist to provide a visual reference for the video team. Each storyboard will contain rough guidelines for key specifications, such as depth of field, composition, and lighting. These early specifications help the production team plan accordingly for certain shots. Additionally, storyboards provide designation for certain effects, such as practical, computer-generated, and more. These specifications help the production and videography team plan accordingly for each shot.
In addition to static shots, storyboards represent dynamic motion within a scene. Storyboards often contain directional arrows or signals that indicate movement of the subject or camera. Common directions include camera zooms, such as a dolly zoom, pans, perspective shifts.
Storyboards are essential to every aspect of video production. Early on, videographers/directors/cinematographers have very little frame of reference as to how the shots/scenes will look in practicality. It is up to the storyboard artist to provide a visual reference for the video team. Each storyboard will contain rough guidelines for key specifications, such as depth of field, composition, and lighting. These early specifications help the production team plan accordingly for certain shots. Additionally, storyboards provide designation for certain effects, such as practical, computer-generated, and more. These specifications help the production and videography team plan accordingly for each shot.
In addition to static shots, storyboards represent dynamic motion within a scene. Storyboards often contain directional arrows or signals that indicate movement of the subject or camera. Common directions include camera zooms, such as a dolly zoom, pans, perspective shifts.