How To Make a Storyboard videos

Added: Sep 21, 2009

Duration: 2:1

Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video.Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from CCMovies and more videos in the General Animation Techniques category.You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at http://www.howcast.com/videos/new or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at http://www.howcast.com/filmmakers/apply.Making a storyboard before shooting a movie is like drawing a blueprint before grabbing a hammer and nails. Do it well, and make sure your film is structurally sound.To complete this How-To you will need:Several loose sheets of blank 11-by-17-inch paperA pencilA rulerAnd a shooting scriptComputer with layout programStep 1: Pick aspect ratioPick an aspect ratio for shooting.Tip: The aspect ratio is the physical proportion of the image you're capturing, measured horizontally then vertically. Most television is 4:3 and film is typically 16:9.Step 2: Multiply the ratio by ¼ inchMultiply the dimensions of your aspect ratio by a ¼ inch.Step 3: Draw framesWith a pencil and a ruler, draw out boxes, called frames, on 11-by-17-inch paper. They should match the dimensions from Step 2, and there should be at least four frames on each sheet of paper with a fair amount of space under each for script, directions, and notes.Tip: You can also draw these boxes using a computer layout program.Step 4: Make enough sheets for the projectReproduce as many storyboard sheets as you will need for your project.Step 5: Start drawingUsing your script as a guide, start drawing. Use one frame for every cut, or in animation, one frame per specific gesture or motion.Tip: Add notes for scenes that require extra attention, such as pans, tilts, crane movements, or zooms.Step 6: Draw important scenes first on separate sheetsDraw key scenes first on separate sheets, making it easier to rearrange them.Step 7: Check your scriptContinuously check your script. Rearrange parts of the storyboard as you go if you need to make edits.Step 8: Show it offUse your completed storyboard to show people how you envision your script coming to life.Thanks for watching How To Make a Storyboard! If you enjoyed this video subscribe to the Howcast YouTube channel! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=howcast

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How To Make a Storyboard Videos