UNIT 4 STAGE AND SCREEN Focus on ... storyboarding
Storyboarding is a way of preparing a story for the screen. It is when you break down all aspects of the story and record them in images. These images are then arranged in order to create the full story.
Notes and details can be added to each board, so that when it comes to fi lming you do not forget anything.
You can divide each scene into shots. Draw a picture of exactly how you want each shot to look and include any other relevant details, like sound, dialogue, lighting or other effects.
Storyboarding checklist Ask yourself the following 10 questions:
Where is the scene set? How many actors are in the scene? How are they dressed? From what angle will the camera capture each shot? (From above, below, etc.)
Do you need any important props in the scene?
What type of shot (close-up, wide, establishing) do you need?
Is there any movement? Is there any dialogue? Is there any special lighting? Are there any other special effects?
Take a look at the sample storyboard on the next page. 209
