Storyboard Arrows

Question 1

What is the purpose of storyboard arrows?

Answer 1

Storyboard arrows illustrate character and camera movement, adding dynamism to static images and facilitating communication between the director and crew.

Question 2

How can you represent a camera pan using storyboard arrows?

Answer 2

A camera pan can be represented with an arrow pointing in the direction of the pan, labeled as “camera pan” for clarity.

Question 3

What does a curved arrow in a storyboard typically indicate?

Answer 3

A curved arrow usually indicates a character’s head or body turning in a specific direction.

Question 4

How can complex camera movements be depicted in a storyboard?

Answer 4

Complex camera movements can be depicted with combinations of arrows, such as an “L” shape for tilting down and panning right, to show the direction and type of movement.