StoryboardingStoryboardingThe Why and the How…

Script vs. StoryboardScript vs. Storyboard

Script: Written text of a screenplay or performance

Storyboard: Panel involving sketches of important action in scenes in a series of shots

Why Storyboard?Why Storyboard?

Helps in brainstorming ideasHelps visualize what finished product will

look likeHelps you use time and resources wisely

when filmingMakes it easier to edit down the lineKeeps everyone on the same page during

filmingHelps avoid missed opportunities

What to IncludeWhat to Include

Approximate time for each sceneMovement/transition from one scene to

the nextCamera anglesSpecial effects

And remember to number each page and each frame!

Important NotesImportant Notes

Doesn’t have to be perfect (shapes, stick figures, are okay)

Should be done in pencilEvery scene should contribute to the film;

if it doesn’t, cut it outDepict major scenes (not every single

detail)

Scene Selection—Think AboutScene Selection—Think About

AudienceMessage of videoMethod of delivery

◦Who will appear◦Camera angles/movement◦Frame size◦Special lighting◦Transitions◦Music/sound effects◦Special effects

How to StoryboardHow 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

Plot StructurePlot Structure

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

For this class…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 storyboardYou MUST take the storyboard with you when

you filmYou MAY NOT use equipment without an

approved storyboard

It is important! It will keep you organized and help you manage time!