Storyboarding

 I have a feeling that it would be common practice to storyboard before writing the script. Whether or not this is true, this is what I initially felt that we should have done, but we really didn't. I had technically started storyboarding before we decided to write the script and I quickly came to realize how hard it was. I believe that storyboarding should be based off of a script and you would be matching the dialogue and actions from the script to how it would translate on screen, not vise versa. We did try to build the storyboard first, sketching out the different shots and then write the dialogue afterwards but we found that to be extremely difficult. I feel that the shots and how a scene would look rely heavily on dialogue, meaning that the script should be finished before we finish storyboarding. Once I had finished the script, I the finished our storyboard and may I just say, it was much easier to do this way. 

Sketching out a storyboard is always exciting, it truly feels like bringing your ideas all to life right before your eyes, such a magical feeling. Quick disclaimer, my drawing is ATROCIOUS, however, here are some pages of our storyboard: 

 

Upon looking at our script, I decided how it would be best to separate each shot from one another, to create a very seamless looking introduction. I used arrows to signify movement as we had been taught in class. In the description under each image, I would define what type of shot it is, explain the shot if it wasn't particularly clear, and also marked the projected time for how long each shot would stay on screen. In between two shots, I would make note of when there would be a sound bridge and I would also make note of whether or not some shots would be subject to change; like if they were to be re-ordered or just cut. So far I am super proud of our project and it is so exciting to see our little idea turn into a reality right before our eyes!

(Week 5: 3/7-3/13, post 3)