The Crypt- Storyboard

What is a storyboard?

A storyboard serves the same function in film making as an outline does in written projects. It enables the film director to visualise the flow of camera shots and sets that we want to eventually appear on the cinema screen. Doing a rough storyboard is the first step a director will take visualising a script of storyboard, it is easier to visualise potential problems before actually filming which saves time. One advantage of using storyboards is that it allows us to experiment with changes in the storyline to evoke stronger reaction or interest. For example, flashback are often the result of sorting storyboards our of chronological order to help build suspense and interest. The process of visual thinking and planning will allow my group to brainstorm together, planning our ideas on the storyboard and then arranging it on the wall. The creates more ideas and generates consensus inside the group.

Creating a story board for our opening sequence has helped give us a more realistic idea of how it will pan out. 

It has also given us a relatively good idea about the duration of each shot and which shot we could use. It basically sets up a plan for production and can ensure you wont forget what shots you were initially going to use. 

The drawings of each shot also indicates how the actual scene might look and gives an idea of the setting. A visual aid makes it easier to show and explain our idea to people. A storyboard can show exactly how our video is going to be mapped out. It also makes it much easier to understand our idea. 

A storyboard also helps for editing as the editor can piece together the clip accordingly. 

Before creating a storyboard, we weren't sure exactly how to position the character in the opening sequence.