Storyboard Articles

• Directing: 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…
• 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
• Director's Chair: Maintaining Continuity
  June, 2007
  by Dr. Robert Nulph
  Even in blockbuster movies, continuity errors happen, and eagle-eyed viewers love to find the mistakes.
• 48 Hour Film Challenge
  August, 2005
  by Tad Rose
  If you haven't heard, there's a new video contest coming to a town near you. It's called the 48-Hour Film Project.
• Church Video: Lights, Camera, Worship
  June, 2004
  by Bill Mauger
  You'll never walk alone: a pragmatic guide to worship video from those who have gone before.
• From Shot Lists to Storyboards
  June, 2004
  by Tad Rose
  Organizing your project before you shoot can save you time during the edit stage.
• Editing: Editing from Start to Finish, Part 1 of 4
  April, 2004
  by Bill Davis
  This is the first part of a planned 4-part introduction to video editing. Part 1: Prep, Log and Capture.
• Shooting for the Final Edit
  November, 2003
  by Brian Pogue
  If you plan to edit your videos, you should shoot them differently.
• Directing to Edit
  September, 2003
  by Jim Stinson
  By anticipating your editor's needs and shooting footage to fulfill them, you can help create a better program--and a happier editor.
• Storyboard - Test Case
  November, 2002
  by Tad Rose
  The plot is simple: a man wakes up to find himself the subject of a mysterious experiment. How does it end? You decide!
• How to Make a Storyboard and Shot List
  April, 2002
  by Jim Stinson
  A bit of pre-planning can save you time and money.
• New Titles reviews
  September, 2008
  by Morgan Paar
  Compositing Visual Effects: Essentials for the Aspiring Artist; Producing Great Sound for Film and Video, Third Edition; Call Box: Digital Color Correction -&he…
• 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…
• 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…
• Video and Film Script Writing
  November, 1997
  by Gene Bjerke
  Whether you are a professional working against a fast-running meter or make video for fun, everything goes a lot easier when you figure out what you're going…
• Back-pocket Video Production
  November, 1997
  by Larry Burke-Weiner
  Almost anyone can pull a video production out of his or her figurative back-pocket. We'll show you how to do it with a camcorder, some props from your…
• Back to School: A Video Project
  February, 1998
  by Loren Alldrin
  Shoot a fun, no-budget dream sequence about an all-too-familiar nightmare of being back in grade school.
• 30-Second Sensation
  April, 1998
  by Blaine Howeson
  Your camcorder, some creative ideas and an afternoon's work are all you need to create a 30-second "commercial" with this script and storyboard.
• Graduation Day
  June, 1998
  by Julie DeForest
  It's the official rite of passage for American teens--high school graduation--and parents want that moment captured on tape. By using our storyboard and…
• The Chase: Mini Movie Series
  August, 1998
  by Shane Calvert
  Her's a storyboard that you can shoot yourself. It's a one minute chase sequence that you can edit in your camera.
• Storyboard: Treasure Hunt
  May, 1999
  by Shane Calvert
  This ready-to-shoot storyboard follows two adventurers on a quest for a hidden treasure. What will they find at the end of the journey? You decide.
• Shooting A/B -roll: Tips for Single camera A/B-roll Shooting
  January, 1999
  by Mark Bosko
  With a little creativity and a technique called A/B-roll shooting, even the single-camera videographer can reap the benefits of a two-camera shoot.
• Getting Started: In-Camera Editing
  September, 1999
  by Arthur Aiello
  In-camera editing is video production without the safety net.
• Teaching Video Production: Practice Screen Play.
  January, 2000
  by Chuck Peters
  This ready-to-shoot production. Just grab it and go. We've done the work, so you can concentrate on the fun of producing this comedy short
• Storyboard - Smart Pet Trick
  April, 2000
  by Jim Stinson
  Use our ready-made storyboard to produce this fun easy video.
• Storyboard - The Guardian
  October, 2000
  by Chuck Peters
  Produce this short, funny video to entertain your friends and family.
• Sample of a Storyboard
  December, 2000
  by Bill Davis
  Creating a storyboard isn't as hard as you might think. Here is a sample of a storyboard you can use to make your own movie.
• Storyboard - Late for a date
  June, 2001
  by Tad Rose
  Choose your own ending to our ready-to-shoot video storyboard