So you’re a working or aspiring storyboard artist and you need to create a storyboard demo reel to show off your brilliant work. Creating a demo storyboard reel is similar to creating any other type of reel, it’s a matter of intention and precision in what you include. In this article, we’ll dive into how… Continue reading How to Create a Storyboard Demo Reel — Tips for Story Artists
What is a StoryboardHow to StoryboardStoryboard ExamplesStoryboard SoftwareStoryboard TemplatesCreate Storyboard → 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… Continue reading Storyboard Website Design — How to Pre-Visualize Your Site
What is a StoryboardHow to StoryboardStoryboard ExamplesStoryboard SoftwareStoryboard TemplatesCreate Storyboard → Cameras are getting smaller, rigs are getting more accessible, and camera movement is becoming more prevalent than ever throughout all levels of filmmaking. With that comes the task of incorporating camera moves and camera movement into a storyboard. In this article, we’ll take a… Continue reading Storyboard Camera Movement — Tips and Techniques
What is a StoryboardHow to StoryboardStoryboard ExamplesStoryboard SoftwareStoryboard TemplatesCreate Storyboard → How can you storyboard if you cannot draw? It might seem like a conundrum at first glance but, luckily, there are a number of alternatives to drawing that you can make use of and still produce high quality storyboards. In this post, we will… Continue reading How to Storyboard if You Can’t Draw — 4 Alternative Options
What is a StoryboardHow to StoryboardStoryboard ExamplesStoryboard SoftwareStoryboard TemplatesCreate Storyboard → During a photoshoot, there are many variables and details to keep track of shot to shot. Lighting, camera framing, wardrobe, and poses can all change from one shot to the next. One of the best tools to ensure that every shot contains the details… Continue reading How to Storyboard Photography — Ideas, Examples & Templates
What is a StoryboardHow to StoryboardStoryboard ExamplesStoryboard SoftwareStoryboard TemplatesCreate Storyboard → Storyboarding is an incredibly powerful filmmaking tool that allows you to refine your ideas as well as communicate them to others. But how exactly do your storyboard visual ideas like a shot’s composition? Storyboard composition and storyboard format can be ambiguous. In this article,… Continue reading Storyboard Composition — A Guide to Layout, Format, Framing
What is a StoryboardHow to StoryboardStoryboard ExamplesStoryboard SoftwareStoryboard TemplatesCreate Storyboard → The best animated movies in history all began with simple sketches. Creating these foundational sketches is the storyboard artist. The decisions and drawings from these artists influence the rest of a film or TV show. But what is a storyboard artist responsible for other… Continue reading What is a Storyboard Artist — Job Description, Duties & Salary
What is a StoryboardHow to StoryboardStoryboard ExamplesStoryboard SoftwareStoryboard TemplatesCreate Storyboard → 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… Continue reading What is an Animatic? Bring Your Storyboard to Life
What is a StoryboardHow to StoryboardStoryboard ExamplesStoryboard SoftwareStoryboard TemplatesCreate Storyboard → A storyboard is the tool used to pre-visualize your video project shot by shot before making a shot list. A project that startd the pre-production process creating a storyboard is more likely to side-step the blunders that can result from miscommunication during production. Create… Continue reading 24 Best Storyboard Software of 2022 (with free Storyboard Templates)
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
Amood board captures emotion. The best mood board apps help you convey emotions and set the tone for your projects. In this post, we’re breaking down the best digital mood board apps, mood board software, and examples. Plus we’ll provide you with a bunch of mood board templates for free.Continue reading Top 13 Mood Board Apps… Continue reading Top 13 Mood Board Apps of 2022 [with FREE Moodboard Templates]
What is a StoryboardHow to StoryboardStoryboard ExamplesStoryboard SoftwareStoryboard TemplatesCreate Storyboard → 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… Continue reading How to Make a Music Video Storyboard: A Step-by-Step Guide
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
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… Continue reading Storyboard Arrows — How to Storyboard Camera Moves
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
What is a StoryboardHow to StoryboardStoryboard ExamplesStoryboard SoftwareStoryboard TemplatesCreate Storyboard → 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… Continue reading 8 Websites to Help You Find the Right Storyboard Artist
What is a StoryboardHow to StoryboardStoryboard ExamplesStoryboard SoftwareStoryboard TemplatesCreate Storyboard → 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… Continue reading StudioBinder Storyboard Creator: Step-by-Step to Free Online Storyboards
What is a StoryboardHow to StoryboardStoryboard ExamplesStoryboard SoftwareStoryboard TemplatesCreate Storyboard → 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… Continue reading What is a Storyboard? The Fundamentals to Get You Started
