New Storyboarding Tutorials – What’s your biggest question?

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   aima 18. Apr, 2011 at 4:55 am

   how to direct the story because your storyboard tutorials covers most of the topics so there should be something about telling the story .i have learned alot from your tutorials.

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   antonio 18. Apr, 2011 at 7:10 pm

   hi
   ive been creating some stories and i never start from a script to break in diferent parts.i get an subject that seems interesting.then start imagining and drawing the characters and the backgroundssearching from diferent angles and in diferent poses.new things keep coming.then i start to select and organise all that drawings and so i get the whole sequence of that story as in a comic book.thats my creative process.for a final storyboard i have to to put all that sequence in toonboom storyboard and start checking the directions of the action,composition,the camera moves,and all the timings for a movie,as well as the soundtrack.its this final part that i need to learn more.as well as the beat for animation as im working alone and have to do it all!

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   Rommel 19. Apr, 2011 at 12:08 am

   I would like to know how to go about storyboarding action scenes. Like a sword fight or fast paced action scenes.

   Also, I would like to know if there is a different approach one would take in shots and staging for more realistic storyboarding. For example would you Sherm Storyboard an episode of say …. Teen Titans the same way you would Storyboard Mighty B? or would you choose more Dynamic angles?

   So basically the question is, Do you adjust how you storyboard depending on the style or type of Project you are working on?

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   Irish 20. Apr, 2011 at 2:34 pm

   I agree with anima. I think how to be a better storyteller. And still find it hard to pick which camera angle would make the scene more interesting for a situation.

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   mayuddin 23. Apr, 2011 at 8:05 am

   he I want Know more about storyboard can you help me or give me some tutorila.

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   Karim 11. May, 2011 at 7:03 pm

   Hi Sherm,

   “Putting a tutorial” would be an interesting topic, when it comes to applying to jobs for tests. it’s quite awkward for me to end up with materials I don’t even know how to display properly.

   Also the necessary amount of panels to show per page, the lisibility, if rough thumbnails are worth showing, which ones are more likely to appeal and what studios and businesses can that be applied to (advertising, feature, TV…).
   That’d be sweet to hear few words from you.
   Thanks a lot for the great work and the help you’re providing. This is gold.
   Cheers.
   K.

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   luis ernesto 14. May, 2011 at 6:18 am

   hey,sherm

   my biggest question is this:
   how to draw the backgrounds and how
   make storyboards????

   thanks,from your friend,luis

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   kedar 25. Aug, 2011 at 7:17 pm

   hello
   my question is
   what are the new way of storyboard???

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   Sherm 25. Aug, 2011 at 7:20 pm

   Hi Kedar…I’m not sure I know what you mean…could you be more specific? I’ll be happy to answer the best I can

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    Manu 31. Aug, 2011 at 11:07 pm

    Hello sherm

    question:

    how long it takes to make a script and a storyboard

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    Sherm 31. Aug, 2011 at 11:35 pm

    HI Manu — the most common timeframe for TV storyboards is 5 weeks for an 11-minute show. That’s typically 500-600 panels.

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    Manu 31. Aug, 2011 at 11:57 pm

    oh! thats work!

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    Manu 07. Sep, 2011 at 4:30 pm

    Did you do the storyboard of the one that candace wants to go to the concert of Paisley Sideburn Brothers, didnt you?

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    Sherm 07. Sep, 2011 at 5:24 pm

    Hi Manu — yes, that was one of the last Phineas and Ferb storyboards I did (along with storyboard partner Chong Lee) before I moved to Kick Buttowski. I’ve actually never seen that one on TV!

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    Manu 08. Sep, 2011 at 1:19 am

    really?! i have just seen it on tv today!

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    Chauncey 21. Sep, 2011 at 6:46 pm

    Are there any tutorials regarding storyboards for live action? I realize that some of the same principals can be applied, but as you know they are different.

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    Sherm 21. Sep, 2011 at 6:54 pm

    Hi Chauncey…animation is what I know best, so those are the tutorials I specialize in. But, as you say, most of the same principles apply

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    JasonD 19. Dec, 2011 at 6:29 pm

    Heyas Sherm

    I’d like to see more on the portfolio, I’m trying to get mine together for some of the jobs you post here and I want to make sure I get the best impact.

    I’d also like to see a day in the life of a storyboard artist, or something of the like. The dream would be to have you followed with a camera all day, as uncomfortable for you as that would be. =)

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    Sherm 23. Dec, 2011 at 4:01 pm

    Hi Jason…thanks for the suggestion! I’ve been working on a guide to creating good portfolios, but it may take me a while to finish it with all the work I have on my plate. Keep watching the blog because I’ll certainly talk about it here when it’s done!

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    Alex 15. Jan, 2012 at 10:24 am

    I guess I would like to hear about how you approach breaking down a script. I have gathered from other resources that a good habit to get into is to break it down into “beats”. I am not sure that I know what that means to be honest with you. Also, would be cool if you create a Portfolio review section someday. Thanks for all of your tutorials and this resource Sherm!

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    Sherm 15. Jan, 2012 at 1:31 pm

    Thanks Alex — There’s a whole DVD in the Storyboard Secrets 10-DVD set that shows the entire process of breaking down a script into beats and thumbnails…and if you ever get a chance to come to the CTNX Expo in Burbank, I do free portfolio critiques for everybody that asks Thanks for the input! — Sherm

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    Beau Hall 06. Mar, 2012 at 7:11 am

    Is there any disadvantage to using Flash or other animation software to do storyboards? Or do you focus on the drawings and then leave it up to someone else to handle the animatics?

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    Sherm 07. Mar, 2012 at 4:16 pm

    Hi Beau…personally, I never worry about making animatics; I have enough on my plate without adding an extra layer to the process. They DO make nice presentation pieces, though. No matter what program you use, make sure you arrange the images on sheets so that people can easily read a hard-copy version. 3 images to a page is standard, but you can have more per page if it’s still easy to read.

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    jesse sauchelli 20. Mar, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    hi ive bin asking around many blogs n such asking questions and never gettig replys, so i hope u can help me on some insight on picking a college major that best suits a career in storyboarding:) im currently in highschool and want to plan my pathway to being a story board artist

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    Sherm 20. Mar, 2012 at 3:20 pm

    Hi Jesse — depending on where you live (and your college budget) you should first look into a school that specializes in animation or commercial art or comics. I learned a lot from The Joe Kubert School of Cartooning, and also from my community college journalism classes at Los Angeles Pierce College. If you go to a college that does not specialize in animation or commercial art, take as many art courses and creative writing courses that you can. Which state or country do you live in? Maybe I can recommend where to start looking.

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    Jesse sauchelli 22. Mar, 2012 at 10:05 pm

    Thank you so much for the reply, I appreciate it a whoooollle lot! I’m currently living in Los Angeles. So if u hAve any recommended schools please spill the beans. Again thank you soooo much it’s great to finally hear some words of wisdom from a pro

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    Abby 21. Apr, 2012 at 2:13 am

    Jesse,

    I’m currently enrolled at Academy of Art University. They’re located in San Francisco, and they have both on the ground, and online courses. I am completing my degree 100% online. You should check them out

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