Storyboards

Cover: Poli 3 Monday 30th May


Task: Email me your film posters. This is a requirement. If this is not done, I have to assume you have done no work. Once those posters are completed, continue with your storyboards.  


Any problems, leave a comment on the blog and I'll get back to you. 


Task: To storyboard the opening of your film

By now you should have finished your film posters. If I don't receive an email, I have to assume you have done no work, and this will obviously be reflected in your grades which I will enter on Tuesday morning. Thank you. 

Based on the 'your film' (the one you have made/are making the poster for), your next task is to storyboard the opening to your film.

Storyboard extract from Mad Men

A storyboard is like a graphic novel - a brief sketch of how your film will look. You don't need to draw every shot, just the key shots in the sequence.

These are used on set to represent each 'take'.

Here's a great example from Mad Men.

For this you need nothing more than paper and a pen, and ideally some artistic ability. Obviously in the room there are some excellent artists, but stickmen and a bit of shading is fine too.

Basics: Camera angle, camera distance, and light 
- You should aim to sketch 16 - 32 images;
- In each image, try to indicate camera angle, distance and light;
- Start with an establishing shot;
- Think carefully about how you will introduce your main character(s);
- Don't forget to add close ups;
- Include any camera instructions or direction you like;
- Feel free to include dialogue in bubbles, like a comic.

There are a number of other resources on the IB Film blog, click Storyboard.

Good luck, enjoy and work hard.