Chapter 7
STORYBOARDING
It’s my strong opinion that if you’ve got a great storyboard, you’re going to have a great film. There are many important decisions that are resolved in the storyboard process:
1. Story: All story issues are resolved in the storyboard.
2. Editing: All the cuts and sequences should be decided at the storyboard stage.
3. Pacing: Can be decided at this stage.
4. Composition and design of the frame
5. Action: The movement and flow of action sequences
6. Backgrounds: Rough versions of the backgrounds
7. Layouts: For me, the storyboards are as good as layouts.
8. Character design: Character and prop visuals can be resolved here.
9. Camera angles
10. Camera lens: Wide shots, deep focus, zooms, etc.
11. Fashion: ...
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