Storyboarding

usgb/ˈstɔːribɔːrdɪŋ/
noun

The process of illustrating or planning something such as a film or animation in the form of consecutive drawings or diagrams.

Before starting the animation process, they spent weeks storyboarding each scene of the film.
Visual representation of "storyboarding" - The process of illustrating or planning something such as a film or animation in the form of consecutive drawings or diagrams.

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  • storyboarding a film
  • storyboarding an animation

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Visualization Aid

Storyboarding helps visualize the story before creating the final product.

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The director found storyboarding crucial for the film's action sequences.
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Sequence Planning

It is a step-by-step breakdown, showcasing what each scene or animation sequence will look like.

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Storyboarding allowed them to see if the sequence transitions smoothly.
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Pre-Production Stage

Storyboarding is part of pre-production, the phase before filming or animating starts.

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Their storyboarding phase took longer than expected, impacting the project timeline.
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