1. Storyboarding
The Why and the How…

2. 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

3. 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?

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

10.
Plot Structure

11. 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…