History of Animation - Storyboarding
What is storyboarding?
Storyboarding is when, for a video production, the animator(s) create a comic form showing the most crucial shots in a project. It allows the viewers to see a visual layout and sequence of the animation; essentially, it gives the viewers a sense of what the final product will be like while still remaining as a rough draft capable of being edited.
Who uses storyboarding?
Animation directors must often use storyboards in the film industry. Some live-action directors such as Joel and Ethan Coen (also known as the Coen brothers) and Martin Scorsese use storyboards in order to pitch their latest project to investors. Game developers also use storyboards to hook potential investors. Advertisers also storyboard the advertisement they plan to create, so they can tweak it accordingly to make it as appealing as possible to consumers. Comic artists use storyboarding before laying on the ink and small details so they can get a feel for how the page will turn out.
When did storyboarding first come into the picture?
Haha, get it? It came into the picture, because it's a series of pictures showing the first draft of an animation-- anyway, storyboarding first emerged around the early 1930s with a man named Webb Smith, who worked for Disney. While working on the animated short The Three Little Pigs, he would draw scenes of the short and pin them up on a bulletin board in order to tell the story in a sequential manner. By the early 1940s, storyboarding had become popular, especially among live-action film production teams.
Why is storyboarding important?
A storyboard to an animator is the equivalent of a graphic organizer to an author. It allows you to plot out the events in an animation as well as the sequence of when they happen. Not only does this give the animator a much clearer picture of how they want their project to unfold, but it also helps them to spot any potential problems in their project before they dive headfirst into the work. This can save animators a great deal of work and money later on because it lets animators realize their mistakes before they begin to finalize them. It is also an excellent opportunity for animators to experiment. Because a storyboard is not concrete, they can add or delete certain elements of the storyboard and see whether or not it fits.
Not only is storyboarding important in terms of planning the final production, but it is also crucial when it comes to the film industry. Having a rough draft that centers around the main themes of the animation can be pitched to potential investors, and allows you to change the final product through your storyboard based upon the critique you receive.
How can I create a storyboard?
A good way to get a feel for how you want to create a storyboard is by looking at examples. You'll eventually start to notice the core elements in a storyboard that tie it together. Here's an example:
Culatta, Richard. "Storyboarding." InstructionalDesign.com, 2018, www.instructionaldesign.org/concepts/storyboarding/. Accessed 29 Sept. 2018.
Storyboarding is when, for a video production, the animator(s) create a comic form showing the most crucial shots in a project. It allows the viewers to see a visual layout and sequence of the animation; essentially, it gives the viewers a sense of what the final product will be like while still remaining as a rough draft capable of being edited.
Who uses storyboarding?
Animation directors must often use storyboards in the film industry. Some live-action directors such as Joel and Ethan Coen (also known as the Coen brothers) and Martin Scorsese use storyboards in order to pitch their latest project to investors. Game developers also use storyboards to hook potential investors. Advertisers also storyboard the advertisement they plan to create, so they can tweak it accordingly to make it as appealing as possible to consumers. Comic artists use storyboarding before laying on the ink and small details so they can get a feel for how the page will turn out.
Haha, get it? It came into the picture, because it's a series of pictures showing the first draft of an animation-- anyway, storyboarding first emerged around the early 1930s with a man named Webb Smith, who worked for Disney. While working on the animated short The Three Little Pigs, he would draw scenes of the short and pin them up on a bulletin board in order to tell the story in a sequential manner. By the early 1940s, storyboarding had become popular, especially among live-action film production teams.
Why is storyboarding important?
A storyboard to an animator is the equivalent of a graphic organizer to an author. It allows you to plot out the events in an animation as well as the sequence of when they happen. Not only does this give the animator a much clearer picture of how they want their project to unfold, but it also helps them to spot any potential problems in their project before they dive headfirst into the work. This can save animators a great deal of work and money later on because it lets animators realize their mistakes before they begin to finalize them. It is also an excellent opportunity for animators to experiment. Because a storyboard is not concrete, they can add or delete certain elements of the storyboard and see whether or not it fits.
Not only is storyboarding important in terms of planning the final production, but it is also crucial when it comes to the film industry. Having a rough draft that centers around the main themes of the animation can be pitched to potential investors, and allows you to change the final product through your storyboard based upon the critique you receive.
How can I create a storyboard?
A good way to get a feel for how you want to create a storyboard is by looking at examples. You'll eventually start to notice the core elements in a storyboard that tie it together. Here's an example:
Jurassic Park storyboard. Image from here.
- Picture: It doesn't have to be anything spectacular! As long as it gets your point across, and people can tell who or what is in the shot, it'll do the job just fine.
- Details/description: Below the picture you'll usually see a small description of what's going on in the picture.
- Arrows: Because a storyboard is a series of drawings, it can be more difficult to portray motion as opposed to an animation. Therefore, storyboarders use arrows in order to show movement.
- Camera angle: Don't forget to include some variety with this element!
Works Cited
Culatta, Richard. "Storyboarding." InstructionalDesign.com, 2018, www.instructionaldesign.org/concepts/storyboarding/. Accessed 29 Sept. 2018.
International Academy of Design and Technology, IADT, 14 June 2013, www.iadt.edu/student-life/iadt-buzz/june-2013/storyboarding-what-is-it-and-why-is-it-important. Accessed 30 Sept. 2018.
"Storyboarding 101: The Importance of Visual Scripting." Specshoward School of Media Arts, Specshoward School of Media Arts, cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/217855/file-20427349-pdf/docs/storyboard_book.pdf. Accessed 28 Sept. 2018.
Image citations are below the images-- click 'here' for link!
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