Storyboard

usgb/ˈstɔːribɔːrd/
noun

A tool that allows a filmmaker or animator to visualize the sequences and scenes in a story before filming, using drawings or images.

The director used a storyboard to plan out the shots for the movie.
Visual representation of "storyboard" - A tool that allows a filmmaker or animator to visualize the sequences and scenes in a story before filming, using drawings or images.

Often appears as...

  • create a storyboard
  • use a storyboard

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Visual Planning

Storyboarding is used to plan visually, not write detailed scripts.

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The filmmaker didn't write a script, but made a storyboard to share his vision.
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Pre-Production Tool

Storyboards are important in pre-production, before actual filming or animating begins.

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The production team reviewed the storyboard to understand the sequence of scenes.
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Communication Aid

Storyboards assist filmmakers in communicating their ideas to the crew and cast.

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The director shared the storyboard to explain the camera angles.
Visual representation of the word "Storyboard"

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