1. Storyboarding The Why and the How…

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

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

4. What to Include 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!

5. Important Notes 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)

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

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

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

11. For this class… 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!