Unit 18 - Storyboarding

What is a Storyboard?

A storyboard is a drawn collection of different scenes in a game or film used for pre-production and planning.

Why is it important?

A storyboard is important because it helps directors separate scenes and write about them in more detail. Storyboarding when creating a product or media piece is important because it gives the entire team an idea of what you're trying to create.

Television

Film

Animation

Documentary

Games Design

The Differences Between the Storyboards

There are quite a few differences in the storyboards, a prime example being the Games Design one. The topmost difference is focusing on where the character moves. As it's 2D, there is no need to plot out camera angles and shots, which is the first thing we immediately notice. Designers predict the movements of the characters before creating the game, and then use the board as a reference to make sure everything is happening as it was designed to, rather than end up with a large amount of faults and no clear reference to what is correct. In contrast, for example, in a music video storyboard, the goal is to tell a story not only with the song but with the visuals as well, and so a storyboard is present to help properly plot out the contents of said video. In a film or TV storyboard, the purpose is to create a visually compelling story that not only keeps the audience interested but also fits the script, remains entertaining throughout, and on top of that gives way for more to be added to the universe the film or TV series is set in. In conclusion, while all storyboards look very similar visually, there are differences in layout, purpose, and content, even if the bare bones concept is to lay out a story in picture format.