What you need to get started
Before you start creating a storyboard, you might want to consider the following:
- Having a script and shot scene list: Having a script of your work as a reference for visuals will make storyboarding easier.
- Deciding on settings, action maps, and guides: Knowing what your project’s set is and how it’s laid out will allow for consistency of movement though the storyboard and work.
- Deciding on the formatting and project dimensions: Different projects will need different size formats. A social media video filmed on a phone will have different dimensions than a film camera at a professional studio.
Aspect ratio quick reference
| Common Videographic | Common Film | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard TV | 4:3 (1.33:1) | Standard Film | 1.85:1 |
| High Definition “HD” | 16:9 (1.7:1) | Anamorphic Wide Screen | 2.35:1 and 2.39:1 |
Creating and collecting assets
Storyboards do not need to be 100% manually drawn out. Assets such as photographs, illustrations, 3d models, etc. can be great for getting ideas down quickly by pasting them into your project. Links to recommended asset libraries are available on the main page of this guide.