How To Make a Storyboard

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Making a storyboard before shooting a movie is like drawing a blueprint before grabbing a hammer and nails. Do it well, and make sure your film is structurally sound.

To complete this How-To you will need:

Several loose sheets of blank 11-by-17-inch paper
A pencil
A ruler
And a shooting script
Computer with layout program

Step 1: Pick aspect ratio

Pick an aspect ratio for shooting.

Tip: The aspect ratio is the physical proportion of the image you're capturing, measured horizontally then vertically. Most television is 4:3 and film is typically 16:9.

Step 2: Multiply the ratio by ¼ inch

Multiply the dimensions of your aspect ratio by a ¼ inch.

Step 3: Draw frames

With a pencil and a ruler, draw out boxes, called frames, on 11-by-17-inch paper. They should match the dimensions from Step 2, and there should be at least four frames on each sheet of paper with a fair amount of space under each for script, directions, and notes.

Tip: You can also draw these boxes using a computer layout program.

Step 4: Make enough sheets for the project

Reproduce as many storyboard sheets as you will need for your project.

Step 5: Start drawing

Using your script as a guide, start drawing. Use one frame for every cut, or in animation, one frame per specific gesture or motion.

Tip: Add notes for scenes that require extra attention, such as pans, tilts, crane movements, or zooms.

Step 6: Draw important scenes first on separate sheets

Draw key scenes first on separate sheets, making it easier to rearrange them.

Step 7: Check your script

Continuously check your script. Rearrange parts of the storyboard as you go if you need to make edits.

Step 8: Show it off

Use your completed storyboard to show people how you envision your script coming to life.

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[ald0sco]

Go buy a grammar book, study it and use proper grammar before we all murder you.

[TrippingOnAHeadShot]

I was never quite sure of what a storyboard was til i watched this... So even on that mark, cheers Howcast.

[Wren206]

@toonyfatninjas Maybe, but in the video they say "Disney Studios" so in some way both are right, the video makers and you. :P

[Kathykefalas]

umm i don't have alot of time to make this storyboard cuz im doing sherman's march to the sea and its due tomorrow so i'll try meh best

[sonicfangamer2]

1: get a whiteboard/piece of paper

2: make a comic

3: ?????????

4: Profit!

[Dewdskii]

Just a note, additional information displayed underneath a frame is all CAPITALS. other than that the rest is good

[TheSupersabby]

doing a storyboard thats physical is way more beneficial than a paper storyboard

[redfoxbennaton]

Yeah so I do my story boards more like grids put together.

[toonyfatninjas]

storyboard was not made by walt disney it was made by Webb Smith who work for walt disney as an animator.

[StudioVibe]

This is helpful...I need to make one for my college admissions portfolio

[thenerdal]

Can this work for a cartoon show series?

[nearsadie14]

Lefty ♥