Storyboarding Basics ETEC 630

Different Storyboards

Storyboarding is Filmmaking Shot Choice Juxtaposition of Shots Camera Movement Screen Composition Lighting

Storyboard Techniques Drawing Paper Pencils Erasers Grey markers etc.

Techniques continued… Digital Drawing PhotoShop Illustrator Paint Programs Digital Photos Digital Still Cameras PhotoShop Effects

Steps to Follow Think with Script in Hand Written Notes (in margins) Use film terms to describe shots Thumbnail out Possibilities Experiment with shot choice and order Use drawings or Digital Photos

Steps continued… Create Basic Layout for Panel from Thumbnail Create Final Image Adding Grey Tones for Clarity

“Your board is your film” Visualize your film Make notes under each panel about your audio track Think about the length of your shots Location Scouting (are my shots possible?)

Now You Are Ready Pre-production makes production smoother Stick to your plan but be flexible Reality always creeps in Your important ideas should be clear in your storyboard

Have Fun!