2.3 - STORYBOARDING
What Are Storyboards?
Storyboards are graphic organizers in the form of illustrations or images displayed in sequence for the purpose of pre-visualizing a motion picture, animation, motion graphic or interactive media sequence.
The storyboarding process, in the form it is known today, was developed at the Walt Disney Studio during the early 1930s, after several years of similar processes being in use at Walt Disney and other animation studios.
One advantage of using storyboards is that it allows the director to experiment with changes in the storyline to evoke stronger reaction or interest.
This process of visual thinking and planning allows a group of people to brainstorm together, placing their ideas on storyboards and then arranging the storyboards on the wall. This fosters more ideas and generates consensus inside the group.
The storyboarding process, in the form it is known today, was developed at the Walt Disney Studio during the early 1930s, after several years of similar processes being in use at Walt Disney and other animation studios.
One advantage of using storyboards is that it allows the director to experiment with changes in the storyline to evoke stronger reaction or interest.
This process of visual thinking and planning allows a group of people to brainstorm together, placing their ideas on storyboards and then arranging the storyboards on the wall. This fosters more ideas and generates consensus inside the group.
Assignment
You will create the story board for the opening scene of your favorite TV show (video not animation). Normally a storyboard is created prior to any production. In this instance you will be doing the reverse. This will help you understand the process, and make it easier for you to visualize your future assignments in video production and animation.
- Pick scenes or openings that are appropriate for school use. Also, no scenes of violence or restricted to a teen audience.
- Pick openings that catch interest, appealing, and that show a variety of camera angles and shots.
- Complete as much detail about the opening as you can. Indicate what type of shot it is, the camera angle needed and any camera movement; since I can't tell with your still drawing.
- Don't worry about the audio portion, since right now we are focusing on the visuals. Later when you create your own productions you will include the audio treatment for each scene that you show.
- Also, don't worry about the titles, I'm only interested in shots to do with camera angles, movement, and placement.
- You might want to practice drawing characters or objects prior to applying it to your storyboard to keep things neat and clean. Then redraw from your practice onto your submit sheet.
- If you need to see it again, try watching it on YouTube or downloading so you can watch it in QuickTime shot by shot.
- I have included instructions on how to do a screen capture of your selected clip below in the exemplar.
- Remember we only want to see the major changes in the action or cuts of the sequence.
- You don't need to draw every movement.
- You as many storyboard boxes that will match the opening.
- Add the name the TV show to the top of your storyboard so I can compare your's to the actual footage.
- Also, don't forget to add your name on each page you submit.
- See the samples below or see me for further clarification.
- Submit your completed story board directly to me in class.
- Do not put on my desk, otherwise it will get lost, plus I check to see if you added your name.
- Also, submit your screen capture to the TGJ2O1 Dropbox on the server so I can compared yours to the reference.
- You can name your capture screen video file: YourLastName_FirstName_2.3_Storyboarding
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ASSIGNMENT DUE:
MONDAY, MARCH 2nd., 2020 AT THE END OF THE PERIOD |
This is a downloadable version of the SJA Storyboard Sheet that I gave out in class. If you need to print additional sheets from home you should use this version.
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Exemplar
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Storyboard of Riverdale Season 1 Opening
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Riverdale Opening that helped create the storyboard
How to screen record your video clip
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HELPFUL RESOURCES
Sample Storyboards - from Google image search (click to Enlarge)
Need Help Drawing? - check out these helpers
Click to Enlarge
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Angles, Shot Sizes, and Motion
The images below will show how most the shots that we will use in class for our purposes, some are a bit more advanced than what we need.
We can also indicate each with the shorter form acronym for each for the descriptor. IE: Extreme Close-Up will be ECU on your storyboard.
We can also indicate each with the shorter form acronym for each for the descriptor. IE: Extreme Close-Up will be ECU on your storyboard.
Types of Shots for Storyboard
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How the shot might be framed in the camera.
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RUBRIC
Storyboard vs. Scene |
Storyboard TIPS
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