Commercial Storyboard Examples and Techniques

Oftentimes, it can be difficult for creatives in advertising to express their abstract ideas to clients. The best way to do this is by creating something tangible to visually present your ideas to your clients. One of the best tools at achieving this is the commercial storyboard. If storyboards are new for you, stick around. We’ll take a dive into how to create a storyboard that will elevate your advertisement. Continue reading Commercial Storyboard Examples and Techniques

Storyboard Ideas, Examples, and Techniques Explained

When some people hear the word “storyboard,” they think “that’s not for me.” Storyboards have a reputation for being hard to make, but that doesn’t have to be the case. To make a storyboard, all you need is paper and a pencil (or a computer), and an idea. Today, we’re going to show you how storyboard ideas can inspire your next project. By the end, you’ll be ready to get to work!Continue reading Storyboard Ideas, Examples, and Techniques Explained

What is Pre-Production in Animation — Process Explained

Animation movies are exciting and captivating; however, there is a lot more that goes into creating them than merely sketching and drawing characters. The process of developing an animated movie involves three main stages, pre-production, production, and post-production. Each stage is crucial in its own right, but in this article, we are going to focus on pre-production. Let’s dive in. Continue reading What is Pre-Production in Animation — Process Explained

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 Make an Animatic: A Step-by-Step Guide

In the previous post, we covered the basics behind animatics (including the difference between a storyboard and animatic). Now that we have our foundation on animatics, let’s get into more detail on how to make one.The question now becomes: How to make an animatic?In this article, we’re going to discuss strategies and tips to get the most out of the animatics process. We’re also going to walk through the process of using StudioBinder to create an animatic storyboard, step-by-step.Continue reading How to Make an Animatic: A Step-by-Step Guide

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…