Storyboarding
The storyboard is fundamental to the animation process. You can think of a storyboard as a series of static images that create a visual interpretation of a script or story. Typically, it will:
It is important to remember that the storyboard is a working document, and is often amended or changed as the production process continues. It is not unusual to discover that the final product is considerably different from what was depicted on the storyboard.
- depict the scale and size of the set
- provide a glimpse into the appearance and mannerisms of a character(s)
- Visually show how the action of a story unfolds and provides the creator with any necessary background information
- provide notes about the "look" of the the piece with insight into camera angles and movement
- provide information about lighting, sound, and dialogue
- provide information about timing
It is important to remember that the storyboard is a working document, and is often amended or changed as the production process continues. It is not unusual to discover that the final product is considerably different from what was depicted on the storyboard.
Example 1: Bob the Builder - Special Delivery
Watch the following clip from an episode of Bob the Builder.
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Be sure to note that the actual footage is slightly different from what is depicted on the storyboard. In particular, notice:
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Be sure to note that the actual footage is slightly different from what is depicted on the storyboard. In particular, notice:
- Bob is standing when he is making his call
- Wendy is sitting on the other side of the table
Example 2: Rocky Brisk Commerical
Watch the following StopMotion clip from a commercial for Brisk IceTea.
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Animatic
An animated storyboard that is often created before a film goes into full production.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUpMYPyzVq8&feature=related (Beauty and the Beast)
Assignment:
Your task is to find a clip of an animation that you particulary enjoy and create a detailed storyboard that reveals the storyline.
Be sure to:
Be sure to:
- Keep your drawings relatively simple
- Provide a brief description of each frame
- Add in lines from the script
Other videos to watch later:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deijjyrFPEQ
Eminem http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCBnUx5uMqE&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PLD0803AFD75781F80
Bruce Lee http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG3f9T92KsU&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PLD0803AFD75781F80
Elvis http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUuNJ8ilJ68
Read more: http://lam-animation.webnode.com/notes/storyboard/
Eminem http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCBnUx5uMqE&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PLD0803AFD75781F80
Bruce Lee http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG3f9T92KsU&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PLD0803AFD75781F80
Elvis http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUuNJ8ilJ68
Read more: http://lam-animation.webnode.com/notes/storyboard/
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