What is a Storyboard? The Fundamentals to Get You Started

Planning a video or sequence in a film doesn’t come second nature to most filmmakers. Serious prep is required. Lucky for you, there are tools to make this easier. Laying out your vision in a storyboard is one way to do it. What is a storyboard you may ask? It is a roadmap that will guide your journey from script to screen. To really grasp the benefits of storyboarding, we'll go beyond a simple storyboard definition to explore how filmmakers like Ridley Scott and the Coen Bros. rely on this fundamental process and how easy it will be for you to…

Tutorials – Visualize – Intro to Storyboarding

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Tutorials – Visualize

Tutorials  →  VisualizeVisualizeLearn how to create shot lists and storyboards in StudioBinder. Explore video tutorials and examples.Intro to StoryboardingA step-by-step guide to getting started with storyboards.Intro to Shot ListingIn this course, we'll be diving into the basics of shot listing.A Director's Guide to Shot ListingIn this course, a working directors walks you through his process using StudioBinder's shot listing feature to map out video productions. More videosStoryboarding How to Create a New Storyboard Tips on Brainstorming and Storyboarding Annotate Arrows and Text Shot Listing What is a Shot List? The Shot Listing Process Every Shot Size Explained More Examples Sample StoryboardSee an…

How to Use a Storyboard Template — Guide and Free Download

  You've downloaded a storyboard template but if you don't know how to use a storyboard template, you're a bit stuck. What notes and annotations go next to the panels? What do those abbreviations mean? And, most importantly, how can I use this storyboard template in a way that works best for me? Fear not, budding storyboard artist, we will cover all of these questions and more as we run through the essential steps of how to use a storyboard template. Pencil's out, let's go. Continue reading How to Use a Storyboard Template — Guide and Free Download

How to Display Storyboards — A Guide with Presentation Tips

  The process of making a storyboard takes a lot of creative energy. And once it's complete, the next step is to share all your hard work with Producers, your clients, the crew — anyone who is helping to bring your vision to life. So, when presenting your storyboards, what's the best way to take what's in your head and have it translate into theirs? In this post, we'll review how to display storyboards for a variety of scenarios to help you pitch your grand vision. Let's get started. Continue reading How to Display Storyboards — A Guide with Presentation…

Storyboard Arrows — How to Storyboard Camera Moves

Storyboard arrows are the de facto way to illustrate character and camera movement in a storyboard. They bring dynamism to a static image but they also become a bit of critical communication between the director and the crew, especially the camera crew. But for all their simplicity, there are still some general "rules" behind them you should know. Which arrows to use and how can they be used for more complicated movements? In this quick guide to storyboards arrows, we'll cover the basics so you can attack your next storyboard with an extra layer of professionalism and specificity.Continue reading Storyboard…

How to Storyboard a Video — Examples & Techniques Explained

Storyboarding is a useful process for planning the look of a scene before it goes into production. But how does one storyboard a video? We’re going to show you how to storyboard a video with examples, while also providing some free storyboard templates to help you plan before the cameras roll. By the end, you’ll have everything you need to storyboard a video.Continue reading How to Storyboard a Video — Examples & Techniques Explained

What is a Digital Storyboard — And Why You Should Use One

Filmmaking is a craft. And like any craft, the tools of the trade also change with the times. So how has a tool as fundamental as a storyboard changed? Well, it’s gone digital but what is a digital storyboard? In this article, we’re going to look at digital storyboards, how they differ from traditional storyboards, and why you might want to opt for them when tackling your next project. Continue reading What is a Digital Storyboard — And Why You Should Use One