| A storyboard is a way of planning your film
prior to filming. It is similar to a comic strip where each
frame represents a shot. A storyboard helps the director and
camera crew to visualize the ‘flow’ of the film,
ensuring that there are enough sequences to create the whole
story. By creating a storyboard, shots can be filmed out of
sequence and then edited together in their correct order during
the post production process. A storyboard can only be completed
once you have the outline of your story finished. What
is included in a storyboard?
- A hand-drawn sketch of the action for each time the camera
is turned on and off
- A brief description of the action
- An indication of the type of camera angles and shot sizes
needed to film
Other things to consider:
When planning and drawing a storyboard, keep in mind how many
seconds each shot should run. For example, in the beginning
of the movie Dead Poet’s Society the director
creates an effect by fixing the viewer’s attention onto
a burning candle for about 15 seconds. This is unusual because
in movie terms 10 seconds of film is a long time.
Another thing to keep in mind when storyboarding is where
to place the camera in order to get the desired shot.
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to see an example of a story board
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