Have you always wanted to write a screenplay for a film complete with storyboard as well? If your answer is yes, look no further and read this article.
Steps
Step 1. Remember, storyboarding isn't like writing a screenplay
Storyboarding is a way to illustrate how actors, sets and cameras will fit into specific scenes or sequences. It's the visualization of your script. Of course, before starting any storyboard you need a script! Remember: the script first, then the storyboards.
Step 2. Once you've written your script and have a pretty good idea of what's going to happen in your film, get some paper to design the storyboards
You can also use software programs like StoryBoard Quick, especially if you need to present the work to potential investors or clients.
Step 3. Start drawing the opening scene of the movie
Remember, you don't have to be a skilled draftsman to draw a storyboard. Its main function is to show how the scene will look. For example, if an actor will be on the left side of the shot, in the foreground, draw him on the storyboard. If the suitcase at the bottom of the room is an important detail, draw that too.
Step 4. Draw a new sequence for each significant action or dramatic change
Step 5. Once you have practiced it will be easy for you to understand which details should be included in the drawing and which are not relevant
Advice
- Any type of paper will work for drawings, but don't use one that is too thin. The storyboard is your second best friend when shooting the movie (the script is usually the first), and you don't want to risk it tearing in the middle of shooting the most important scene.
- Storyboards can also be made in the form of videos, but they will take you much longer.
- Don't try to make perfect drawings - a simple sketch will do just fine.
- The key to success is to have an idea of the story before creating the storyboards.
- If it can help you, fold the sheet of paper into 6 squares (to divide the sequences), or download the templates for the storyboards from the internet.
- If you have trouble viewing designs, use templates.
- Use storyboard software as a database to find information on scripts, sets, locations, shooting guide and then create a list.
