Master Storyboarding

Question 1

How can we go into every shoot with extreme confidence we’ll get everything we need?

Answer 1

Master effective storyboarding to enhance preparation

clear locations, transitions, actions, and script notes

Question 2

What things does every storyboard need to have?

Answer 2

1. Location - Use various locations to enhance interest, whether in different rooms or entirely new settings.
2. Transition - Plan out your shot transitions, whether hard cuts or creative transitions like wipes or lens covers.
3. Action - if person is doing anything in shot, note any actions that will occur in the shots to keep everything organized.
4. Script - key points written down rather than a full-on script. For instance, if cooking, jot down what to say while adding ingredients.

Question 3

What does his script look like these days?

Answer 3

Document in notes on iPhone
Has all locations, actions, script, transitions

be able to look at it and know exactly what will happen in your video.

written out in sequential order

Question 4

What’s an example of his script in action?

Answer 4

1. Location
2. Action
3. Transition
4. Script or Script notes