Storyboarding%20Basics

1
Storyboarding Basics

• ETEC 630

2
Different Storyboards
3
(No Transcript)
4
(No Transcript)
5
(No Transcript)
6
(No Transcript)
7
Storyboarding is Filmmaking

• Shot Choice
• Juxtaposition of Shots
• Camera Movement
• Screen Composition
• Lighting

8
(No Transcript)
9
Storyboard Techniques

• Drawing
• Paper
• Pencils
• Erasers
• Grey markers etc.

10
Techniques continued

• Digital Drawing
• PhotoShop
• Illustrator
• Paint Programs
• Digital Photos
• Digital Still Cameras
• PhotoShop Effects

11
Steps to Follow

• Think with Script in Hand
• Written Notes (in margins)
• Use film terms to describe shots
• Thumbnail out Possibilities
• Experiment with shot choice and order
• Use drawings or Digital Photos

12
(No Transcript)
13
Steps continued

• Create Basic Layout for Panel from Thumbnail
• Create Final Image
• Adding Grey Tones for Clarity

14
(No Transcript)
15
Your board is your film

• Visualize your film
• Make notes under each panel about your audio
  track
• Think about the length of your shots
• Location Scouting (are my shots possible?)

16
(No Transcript)
17
Now You Are Ready

• Pre-production makes production smoother
• Stick to your plan but be flexible
• Reality always creeps in
• Your important ideas should be clear in your
  storyboard

18
Have Fun!