Storyboarding is a crucial technique in the world of animation and film-making. It helps visualize the story and plan the shots before the actual production begins. Here are some common techniques used in storyboarding:

Common Storyboarding Techniques

  1. Sequential Storyboarding

    • This is the most common type of storyboarding, where each frame is drawn in sequence to show the progression of the story.
    • Sequential Storyboarding

  2. Panel Storyboarding

    • In this technique, the story is broken down into panels, each representing a scene or a part of a scene.
    • Panel Storyboarding

  3. Thumbnail Storyboarding

    • Thumbnail storyboarding involves drawing very rough sketches to quickly visualize the story.
    • Thumbnail Storyboarding

  4. Storyboarding with Dialogue

    • Adding dialogue to storyboards can help in understanding the narrative and the characters' emotions better.
    • Storyboarding with Dialogue

  5. Storyboarding with Action

    • Including action in storyboards helps in visualizing the movement and dynamics of the scenes.
    • Storyboarding with Action

Learn More

For more detailed information on storyboarding, check out our Storyboarding Tutorial.