Drawing a StoryBoard

 

StoryBoard Notes

A storyboard is a drawing or graphic piece of how your film will unfold shot by shot. It is presented in a sequence of squares that represent what happens in each scene or with each shift of the camera. The most important component of a storyboard is that it is able to be watched.

There are two types of ways to create a storyboard. One is very visual and utilized large squares to draw the scene. This typically highlights what the camera will be portraying and the different shots that will be taken.

The visual aspect also includes details that are important to showcase such as lighting, position of the camera, showcasing character interaction/ emotion, and the layout of the scene. All of these characteristics help the director see the film before production. 

The second type of storyboard is one that is not based one the imagery but rather notes. These frames are usually smaller and include descriptive notes about a scene on the side instead of showing it. 

This particular type of storyboard is lacking visually because it’s often done using quick imagery and/ or stick figures. Due to this the descriptions have to explain what is being drawn. It uses media text and language to tell a story. 

 

When creating my storyboard I think the less visual type will work best for me. I don’t think I would be able to clearly portray what I want as a director in drawing. I want to make sure I have everything that comes to mind in writing so that it will be easy to change, test, and utilize during filming.