{"id":7084,"date":"2021-07-19T17:47:41","date_gmt":"2021-07-19T15:47:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/?p=7084"},"modified":"2021-09-15T10:44:32","modified_gmt":"2021-09-15T08:44:32","slug":"what-is-a-storyboard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/ui-design\/what-is-a-storyboard\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Storyboard? Your Ultimate Storyboarding Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Perhaps you\u2019ve heard the term \u201cstoryboard\u201d before from a character in a glamorous (and incredibly unrealistic) movie portrayal of an advertising agency. <\/span><\/p>\n

Or, maybe it brings to mind a flurry of sketches tacked to a wall surrounded by creative types squinting at them with lowered brows, fingers stroking visible\u2014and invisible\u2014beards as they analyze the work in front of them. <\/span><\/p>\n

The word \u201cstoryboard\u201d could even mean absolutely nothing to you at all; you may have arrived at this article because you\u2019re curious to learn more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whatever your particular knowledge of the term, by the time you finish this article, you\u2019ll have a much better understanding of what a storyboard is, why you might need one, when to use it, and a whole host of additional relevant information. Here\u2019s what we\u2019ll cover:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. What is a storyboard?<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. When and why do you need a storyboard?<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. What elements make up a storyboard?<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. What are the different types of storyboards?<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. How to make a storyboard<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Wrap-up and next steps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    So: what’s a storyboard? Let\u2019s get started!<\/span><\/p>\n

    1. What is a storyboard?<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Let\u2019s begin with the basics. A storyboard is a graphic portrayal of a narrative, concept, or script, divided into sequential scenes (panels). They are generally used to map out how a script or story will look once it is animated or acted out, but people utilize them for a variety of situations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Think of the classic parable, \u201cGoldilocks and the Three Bears.\u201d If you were to create a storyboard for this tale, perhaps the first panel would show Goldilocks looking a little worse for wear in front of the bears\u2019 house. <\/span><\/p>\n

    The next few scenes would portray her eating different porridges with a sour look on her face, followed by a drawing with her eating yet another bowl of porridge, this time with a smile. The images break down the story into bite-sized scenes and help people visualize how it will come to life.<\/span><\/p>\n

    \u201cStoryboarding\u201d is simply the act of creating a storyboard.<\/strong> For the best results, you\u2019ll need to strike a balance between providing enough visual information to be able to tell the story so others can understand it and making it overly detailed. <\/span><\/p>\n

    Some storyboards can be very rough and simple; other times, they can be very elaborate. It depends on the situation, how much time you have, and what stakeholders (your team, clients, etc.) are looking to use them for (more on that later).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    2. When and why do you need a storyboard?<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Stories are an excellent way to communicate information. They make it easier for people to understand complex concepts and tend to be more interesting than informative text. <\/span><\/p>\n

    And, since graphics are more straightforward than the written word, a storyboard can break down even more communication barriers. Given their versatility, it makes sense that people use them in a variety of situations.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Who uses storyboards?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

    People typically use storyboards to map out scenes that comprise a movie or an animation. As a visual medium that\u2019s ideal for storytelling<\/a>, video is incredibly popular for marketing and sales collateral, product use instructions, and even pitching internal strategies. <\/span><\/p>\n

    Marketers use videos to explain complicated value propositions, map out customer journeys, and entertain potential customers to boost brand awareness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Storyboarding helps ensure the message is on point and achieves the intended goal, and that the scenes all work together fluidly before moving onto any actual film production\u2014which can save quite a lot of money in the long term!<\/span><\/p>\n

    While storyboard use is rife across virtually all industries, the movie industry heavily relies on them, especially for animated films. Filmmakers use them to pitch to studio bosses, tweak storylines, and map out scenery, among other things.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Storyboards are also excellent teaching vehicles for educators, especially when young children are the target audience. They can be low-budget (poster board, anyone?) and easy to create without a lot of resources. <\/span><\/p>\n

    Even better, they can illustrate concepts that youngsters may have trouble remembering without a visual aid, like how to wash their hands properly or how to react in case of a fire or other emergency.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    What are the advantages of using a storyboard?<\/span><\/h3>\n

    A storyboard can help get everyone on the same page quickly. Humans process images a stunning <\/span>60,000 times faster than text<\/span><\/a>, which means that no matter how brief you make your pitch or presentation, it will ultimately take longer for people to understand it because there are words involved.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    In addition to communicating ideas faster, a storyboard is also a great way to hone an idea without going too deep into further production. A script or a concept can sound amazing in principle, but you may create a storyboard and realize it just doesn’t translate well into visual scenes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    A storyboard is an especially important part of the animation design process. Just like for any video, it provides a visual map that communicates the script or narrative, but it can also include critical requirements that will give clients an idea of cost and time to produce. <\/span><\/p>\n

    Establishing these parameters before moving forward into the drawing phase will lead to a much smoother process down the line, trust us!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Finally, storyboards are also helpful to video editors, as they\u2019ll be able to use them as points of reference to ensure the final cut adheres to the original vision.<\/span><\/p>\n

    So now you know why storyboards are so important and who uses them. Now onto how to create them!<\/span><\/p>\n

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    3. What elements make up a storyboard?<\/span><\/h2>\n

    A basic storyboard\u2019s components are very straightforward. <\/span><\/p>\n

    In their basest form, all you\u2019ll need to start is a concept, script, or story\u2014this forms the basis for what you are trying to communicate through the visualization. However, the most comprehensive storyboards will include several of the following components:<\/span><\/p>\n