Storyboarding is something that can be done in all types of visual mediums, whether it’s a movie, show, or commercial. They make it easy to visualize what you want to see on-screen, which can save you a lot of time with staging, editing, and shooting. And while storyboards aren’t mandatory when making a movie, they can be if that movie is animated. So what is an animation storyboard and what makes it so different from storyboards used for live-action works? We’ll dig into that, along with tips and tricks on how to storyboard an animation.Continue reading Animation Storyboard — Tips,…
Storyboarding is a technique that originated within the filmmaking process. However, its value has exceeded that of the entertainment industry. Designers have found use of the technique during ideation and development phases of websites. In this article, we’ll take a look at storyboard website design and why they are valuable in creating a great, user-focused web design. Let's get into it.Continue reading Storyboard Website Design — How to Pre-Visualize Your Site
Creating one moment that stands out in the minds of the viewer after your film or tv show ends can be hard, but it is possible. The long take is one way to do it. Today we’re going to go over the best long takes in film and television. Continue reading The Best Long Take Shots & How They Push the Story Forward
It can be difficult to land storyboard jobs, but a great way to get your foot in the door is landing a storyboard internship. Internships for storyboard artists can teach you the ins and outs of the trade, and also help you build valuable connections that will come in handy as your career progresses.Continue reading Storyboard Internships — Best Options & How to Get One
Online storyboard creators give your projects a clear visual plan that communicates your creative goals for your story. In today’s post, we’ll take you step-by-step on how to make a storyboard in an online storyboard creator. Then we’ll show you how to use free storyboard software to upload your sketches and reference images into ultra-clean layouts while customizing display options as you go.Continue reading StudioBinder Storyboard Creator: Step-by-Step Guide
Best Tarantino MoviesQT's Directing StyleQT Directing Tips QT DialogueOnce Upon a Time AnalysisBasterds Breakdown Quentin Tarantino’s ninth film Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood was one of the biggest hits of 2019, and for good reason. It is a film packed with great characters, memorable scenes, and Quentin Tarantino trademarks. Join us on our Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood analysis as we explore the Quentin Tarantino directing style and how he imbues his scenes with such white-knuckle suspense. Continue reading Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Analysis — How Tarantino Directs Suspense
A thumbnail storyboard is a great tool to bring ideas to life without investing huge amounts of time. But what is a thumbnail storyboard? We’re going to answer that question by defining the term, outlining some examples, and by providing a free template so that you can make some thumbnail storyboards of your own. By the end, you’ll have everything you need to sketch out your next great idea.Continue reading What is a Thumbnail Storyboard (And How They Work)
I love Mission: Impossible. You love Mission: Impossible. But learning how to shot list and film a fight scene like Mission Impossible can be incredibly difficult. But’s not...impossible. Okay, stay with me. Today we’re going to go over how to create a shot list for your action movie and dissect a clip from Mission: Impossible — Fallout as an example.Continue reading How to Shoot Dynamic Fight Scenes
