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Storyboarding. The Why and the How…. Script: Written text of a screenplay or performance Storyboard: Panel involving sketches of important action in scenes in a series of shots. Script vs. Storyboard. Helps in brainstorming ideas Helps visualize what finished product will look like
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Storyboarding The Why and the How…
Script: Written text of a screenplay or performance • Storyboard: Panel involving sketches of important action in scenes in a series of shots Script vs. 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 Why Storyboard?
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! What to Include
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) Important Notes
Audience • Message of video • Method of delivery • Who will appear • Camera angles/movement • Frame size • Special lighting • Transitions • Music/sound effects • Special effects Scene Selection—Think About
Storyboard templates (good for individual storyboarding) • Notecards (be sure to number!) • Post-it notes (be sure to number!)—good for working in groups How to Storyboard http://edtech.guhsd.net/video/storyboard2.pdf
http://www.screenplaymastery.com/structure.htm Plot Structure
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! For this class…