Filmmaking Basics/Thumbnail Storyboard

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Thumbnail storyboards

 * Storyboards are important


 * In this lesson, you download a storyboard sheet and create very simple storyboards called "Thumbnail Storyboards".


 * In the next lesson, you create 3D storyboards using the free demo version of FrameForge Studio 3D.


 * Later, you turn your storyboards into a movie called an "animatic".


 * Keep it simple
 * You should be able to rough out these thumbnail storyboards in about 15 minutes.


 * Your goal
 * The only reason you are creating the thumbnail storyboards is to get ready to create the 3D storyboards. You do not have to impress me with your artwork.  Only the size and position of the head plus the direction of the eyes is important.

Note: If you spend more than 15 minutes, you are trying too hard.


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More details

 * The theory of thumbnail storyboarding

If you would like to know more about storyboarding, I have created more detailed instructions for you.

Most people do not need any instructions. Go for it!


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[[Media:SBTDS Thumbnail Storyboard.pdf|Download!!!]]

The storyboards sheets

 * Storyboarding is much easier if you use a storyboard sheet. I have created two sheets for you.


 * The smaller frames are perfect for drawing quick thumbnails. The frames are a perfect size.


 * Kids ages 6 to 10 will prefer the large frames. The larger frames gives them more room to draw.


 * Download
 * Download and print the pdf storyboard file.


 * The direction of the eyes
 * Draw what you think the scene should look like.


 * The most important thing is the position of the head and the direction the eyes are pointing.


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Sample Storyboard


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 June 12, 2008 -- Rick14 created this thumbnail storyboard. It is an excellent example of what your thumbnail storyboard should look like. Nothing fancy but a clear vision of the location of the actors and the direction of their eyes.

 June 17, 2008 -- Digitaldave80 created this thumbnail storyboard. It is an excellent example of what your thumbnail storyboard should look like. Nothing fancy but a clear vision of the location of the actors and the direction of their eyes.

Question

 * Study this storyboard carefully
 * Did the camera cross the line?

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More Examples

 * This is correct thumbnail storyboards
 * This is examples of what your thumbnail storyboards should look like. You only want the size of the head, its location, and the direction of the eyes.  That is all!!!

Incorrect
The actors should never look at the camera.
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Sending me your thumbnail storyboards

 * If you can, scan your completed storyboard sheet (72 or 75 dpi) and email it to me at r_elliott -at- innercite.com.  You will get 10 points.


 * If you cannot scan your completed sheet, let me know that you are finished and I will send you my mailing address. Clicking Here. [[Image:Crystal Clear app xfmail.png|24px]]


 * Once you have created your thumbnail storyboards, you can begin the lesson on 3D Storyboarding. You must turn your thumbnail storyboard into a real storyboard frames.


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The next lesson

 * If you have any problems, look at the special help pages listed above. Otherwise, you are done with this lesson


 * Once you have created your thumbnail storyboards and hopefully sent it to me, you can begin the lesson on 3D Storyboarding. [[Image:Crystal Clear action forward.png|24px]]


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