Whether you’re making an animated commercial, a live-action short, or a feature film, animatics will help ensure a solid finished product. You’ve probably heard of storyboards and might have seen animatics before, even if you didn’t know that’s what they’re called. So, what is an animatic and what makes them so useful? In this post, we’re going… Continue reading What is an Animatic? Bring Your Storyboard to Life
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… Continue reading The Best Long Take Shots & How They Push the Story Forward
If you’ve ever seen a music video script then you know they’re pretty straight forward. They give you all the information in a spreadsheet type of document, a.k.a. an AV script. This got me thinking about why the video part doesn’t show but rather tells what will be on screen. Why use words to describe… Continue reading How to Make a Music Video Storyboard: A Step-by-Step Guide
A storyboard is a graphic layout that sequences illustrations and images with the purpose of visually telling a story. Filmmakers and video creators use storyboards to transfer ideas from thier mind to the screen. Creating an effective story board takes skill, but you can learn from storyboard examples to gain some pro tips. Take a look… Continue reading 46 Storyboard Examples from Movies, Animation, and Games (with FREE Storyboard Templates)
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… Continue reading How to Use a Storyboard Template — Guide and Free Download
The size and shape of your storyboards matters. And if you’re wondering if there is a single, standard size and shape of all storyboards, you’d be wrong. But that’s a good thing! There is flexibility in storyboard dimensions, which allows you to visualize your story how you see fit. No matter the scope of your… Continue reading Storyboard Dimensions — Sizes, Layouts and Format Explained
There is no such thing as “storyboard rules” per se. However, there are standards and expectations that professionals use that you should know. In this post, we’re going to review the do’s and don’ts of storyboarding so that you can find your own style without making avoidable mistakes. Let’s get started.Continue reading Storyboard Rules —… Continue reading Storyboard Rules — The Do’s and Don’ts of Storyboarding
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… Continue reading How to Display Storyboards — A Guide with Presentation Tips
Looking to storyboard your project? A great storyboard not only excites talent, crew, and clients, but also aligns your production departments behind the vision. We’ve compiled our top 8 websites to help you find and hire a talented storyboard artist.Continue reading 8 Websites to Help You Find the Right Storyboard Artist
The Austin Powers opening scene is one of the most memorable comedic set pieces in film history. With skydiving, motorcycles and exploding helicopters, it’s an incredibly detailed shoot, and the only way the Austin Powers 3 opening scene was even possible was with detailed storyboarding. In this co-production with Sundance Co//ab, Director Jay Roach shares… Continue reading Storyboarding the Austin Powers 3 Opening Scene with Director Jay Roach
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… Continue reading StudioBinder Storyboard Creator: Step-by-Step to Free Online Storyboards
Pixar shorts inspire imagination. They win awards. They deliver the goods. We’ve watched and compiled the best 21 Pixar short films right here, from the first Pixar movie to the most recent. They’re sure to entertain, trigger creativity, and — for filmmakers — spark short film ideas of your own. Storytellers, take heed: there’s a… Continue reading 24 Best Pixar Shorts That You Need to Watch
Aladdin, the 1992 Disney classic, has recently become relevant in light of the 2019 live-action remake. (Though, for the millennial reader, was Aladdin ever really irrelevant?) But regardless of whether or not you enjoyed John August’s and Guy Ritchie’s remake, the film delivered on the main points. There were a few changes in the latest… Continue reading Disney’s Unreleased Aladdin Ending Scene Animatic (and Storyboard)
You’ve got a big shoot coming up. You want to visualize the scenes you plan to shoot but you’re wondering how to make a storyboard that touches on everything a good one should. Drawing and formatting fears, technical limitations, concerns about budget — there are a lot of reasons to avoid this process. But it… Continue reading How to Make a Storyboard — Ultimate Guide & FREE Templates
Stephen King said, “We make up horrors to help us cope with the real ones.” Although horror movies have been effective outlets for entertainment, they have also been the ideal genre to explore the social and cultural fears plaguing societies.Continue reading How To Master A Storyboard Like Jordan Peele: Get Out
You can now create storyboards within StudioBinder’s Storyboard Builder. Label each storyboard to create shot lists at the same time, pick from an array of aspect ratios, view a slideshow to easily share with clients, and print to bring on set.Continue reading Introducing Storyboard Builder: Visualize Your Project Easier
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… Continue reading How to Shoot Dynamic Fight Scenes
