Storyboarding The Why and the How…

Script: Written text of a screenplay or performance Storyboard: Panel involving sketches of important action in scenes in a series of shots Script vs. Storyboard

Why Storyboard? Helps in brainstorming ideas Helps visualize what finished product will look like Helps you use time and resources wisely when filming Makes it easier to edit down the line Keeps everyone on the same page during filming Helps avoid missed opportunities Why Storyboard?

And remember to number each page and each frame! Approximate time for each scene Movement/transition from one scene to the next Camera angles Special effects And remember to number each page and each frame! What to Include

Doesn’t have to be perfect (shapes, stick figures, are okay) Should be done in pencil Every scene should contribute to the film; if it doesn’t, cut it out Depict major scenes (not every single detail) Important Notes

Scene Selection—Think About Audience Message of video Method of delivery Who will appear Camera angles/movement Frame size Special lighting Transitions Music/sound effects Special effects Scene Selection—Think About

Storyboard templates (good for individual storyboarding) Notecards (be sure to number!) Post-it notes (be sure to number!)—good for working in groups How to Storyboard http://edtech.guhsd.net/video/storyboard2.pdf

http://www.screenplaymastery.com/structure.htm Plot Structure

It is important! It will keep you organized and help you manage time! You MUST storyboard to film You must show me the storyboard and I must approve it If working in groups, everyone must write out the storyboard together, making notes about their roles in filming I will keep a copy of the storyboard You MUST take the storyboard with you when you film You MAY NOT use equipment without an approved storyboard It is important! It will keep you organized and help you manage time! For this class…