Storyboarding

Why Use A Storyboard?

• Becomes a catalyst for new, creative and interesting ideas
• Helps with organisation
• Shows how a production has progressed (initial vs final storyboard)
• Shows which scenes are needed
• Helps to list equipment needed for shooting
• Provides a way to explore alternative shots

What We Need To Include:

• Basic sketches to show framing/mise en scene
• Directions of movement (using arrows)
• The order of shots and transitions
• What sound/dialogue is present within each shot
• Duration of each shot
• Type of shot
• Short description of narrative within each shot

And What Are Our Options?

We could use a digital storyboard, as it would be easy to use and edit, as well as being easy to access through multiple platforms. However, storyboarding software can cost a substantial amount, and be difficult to use without a graphics tablet or other artistic aid, which can also be expensive to acquire.