How will your final production be broadcast? Is it designed for television, HDTV, or widescreen film? Will it be watched on an iPad, tablet, or mobile device? All of these factors determine the aspect ratio of the final production. You still do not need to draw anything at this point you just want to assess if there is a smooth, logical visual flow to the story, and get an idea of the type of scenes that will work in your production.īreaking down your script into smaller components produces a more manageable structure to work with.
The StructureĬonsult your script, try to visualize it as a series of scenes, and decide which ones can be placed into panels in your future storyboard. For example, storyboarding can highlight the need for modifications to transitions between scenes, or for scenes you did not realize were missing, but need to be inserted to enhance the flow of action.
Storyboarding is also beneficial for completing a script that is in the last stages of development, as it can often help to resolve remaining storytelling issues. The more complete your screenplay is, the easier your ideas will be to storyboard. Ĭreate a complete or well-developed script.
Using the same logic, taking steps to plan how you will storyboard also eases this early part of production.īefore you begin storyboarding, consider the factors that will affect your storyboard project and your final production. Reducing the likelihood that production resources are not used on scenes that will eventually be deleted Providing a common visual road map to which a team can refer Including storyboarding in your project planning will allow you to meet a number of production goals, such as: While storyboarding will save you considerable time during production, some additional planning of your storyboard project will further streamline your workflow. Planning ahead can save you time and effort. The storyboard is like the blueprint of your production. It is when you plan and build your scenes in accordance with the script, actions, and limitations. Storyboarding is one of the most crucial steps in any production.