How To Storyboard Articles

• Pre Viz
• Script
• Storyboard
• Treatment

• Video Production Scheduling
  March, 2010
  by Laura Martone
  You might know what you want to shoot, but how long will it take to do it? Here is how to create a simple shooting schedule so you'll have the answer.
• Script Writing
  September, 2012
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Why is scriptwriting important? Using even one other person can waste time on reshoots from poor planning. Even if working alone, you can still save time with…
• Storyboard Examples
  February, 2012
  by Kyle Cassidy
  From commercial storyboard examples to storyboard camera angles, there's a plethora of illustrative information with great storyboard tips to help you with&hell…
• The Video Editing Log Jam
  May, 2011
  by Mark Montgomery
  Whether you use film, flash files, or videotape, every editor needs to have the footage on their editing machine before they can start cutting the project…
• Pre-Production Planning: Approaches to Creating a Video Treatment that Works for You
  November, 2010
  by Earl Chessher
  Many video producers carry a video treatment in their head, ideal for maintaining control but the most difficult method for sharing or explaining their vision…
• The Perfect Plan: Storyboard and Shot List Creation
  July, 2010
  by Julia Camenisch
  The production process is incredible - you transform inanimate words on paper into color, emotion and life on the screen. But producing a script isn't an easy…
• Scriptwriting Software to Help you Write Videos
  July, 2010
  by Wynn Duncan
  If you want your production to rise above the competition, then a solid script and well-thought out storyboard should be an integral part of your production…
• The Writer
  October, 1990
  by Rick Cook
• The Write Stuff
  April, 1991
  by Elaine Dale
• How Much Directing should be included in a video script?
  October, 2009
  by Jerry S. Drake
  An accusation often aimed at video script writers is the charge of directing on paper. In the strictest production worlds writers write and directors direct.
• Storyboard Software Buyer's Guide
  September, 2009
  by Terry O'Rourke
  How to Conceptualize that Vision in your Head to a Finished Video by using storyboard software to break an overwhelming project down to digestible parts.
• Seeking Great Ideas
  March, 2009
  by Stephen Smith
  Was The Thinker thinking about the effects of free trade or wondering how to enrich his next project with amazing storytelling and killer graphics? Finding…
• Storyboarding
  February, 2009
  by Robert G. Nulph, Ph.D
  Similar to a plot map used by archeologists, a storyboard is the best way to illustrate staging positions and camera angles for talent and crew. Remember the…
• Creating Characters
  April, 2008
  by Brian Peterson
  Getting the Most Out of Your Actors or Subjects
• Storyboarding & Scriptwriting Software Guide & Review
  October, 2007
  by Tony Bruno
  Shoot the plan. We've all said those words. We set up our shot schedules, have our prop lists handy and make sure our talent is well briefed. But none of these…
• Charity Video
  August, 2007
  by Brian Schaller
  For aspiring video producers, it's always hard to find some interesting subject matter. Are you looking for an audience?
• Storyboarding and Scriptwriting Software - Guide and Review
  June, 2007
  by Tony Bruno
• Maintaining Continuity
  June, 2007
  by Dr. Robert Nulph
  Even in blockbuster movies, continuity errors happen, and eagle-eyed viewers love to find the mistakes.
• Director's Chair: Secrets of Storytelling
  October, 2006
  by Dr. Robert G. Nulph
  "And Toto, Too?" Say any classic movie line, and everyone knows not only the movie you're referring to, but also which scene and the character who spoke it.
• A Production Value Primer: Big Looks for Small Bucks
  February, 1996
  by Mark Bosko
  Gaining production value on a project doesn't instantly mean spending money. Here's how to improve the quality of your videos with such simple tools as…
• Edit Suite: Plan for Better Editing
  July, 1996
  by Mike Loehr
  A stitch in time saves nine. An edit plan saves time.
• Getting Started: High Concept, Low Sweat
  January, 1997
  by Jim Stinson
  Organization can mean the difference between a confusing series of clips and a compelling, satisfying video. All it takes is a little forethought and a little…
• Desktop Video: Scripting, Logging and More
  October, 1994
  by Bob Doyle
• How to Write a Script: Putting Words to Work in Your Videos
  September, 1995
  by Wynn Ponder
  Even if you're just taping your family outings to the Grand Canyon, your video projects could benefit from a script of some sort. In this article, we'll take a…
• Honing Your Ideas: From Concept to Finished Treatment
  December, 1994
  by Wynn Ponder
  Without a plan, your video can flounder from lack of direction. In this article, we'll detail how to take your video idea from concept to finished treatment.
• The Art of the Edit
  November, 1994
  by Janis Lonnquist
  Editing is more than just sticking scenes together - it's a strange language, a discipline, an art. In this article, we'll show you how to master editing and…
• Narration Writing
  December, 1995
  by John B. Garrity
  The right words, effectively read, will round out your production in ways you may not have believed possible.
• How to Create a Storyboard
  October, 1995
  by Mark Steensland
  A storyboard is the most often used tool for getting a sense of how an idea will work before putting it down on tape. This article will guide you through the…
• A Dabbler’s Guide to Computer Video
  October, 1999
  by Karen Director
  Many people think computer video is still too scary, with visions of SCSI drives, codecs and frame rates dancing in their heads. To many people, computer video…
• Treating Your Video Right: How to Create and Use a Video Treatment
  December, 1997
  by Janis Lonnquist
  If you care about making tapes that people want to watch -- you could use a treatment. Learn how this useful tool can work for you in every stage of production.