subject: Brainstorming Guidelines Regarding Storyboarding [print this page] Brainstorming is defined as a group creativity way of trouble-shooting problems and finding effective solutions. For an indie or first-time director, brainstorming along with other "creatives" could be a powerful way to start the process of storyboarding during the all- essential pre-production stage.
Making your storyboard a realistic interpretation of your script and artistic vision could present some challenges...especially for a first-time director. If you are planning a production that needs storyboards (for any movie, work presentation, class, or perhaps animated movie), you might enjoy reading through these helpful suggestions on brainstorming to get the most out of your time and efforts...
Find the correct Group - If you're looking to brainstorm ideas for your movie storyboard, be sure to find people who understand where you are coming from. Sometimes, taking a film class or even hanging out where industry people congregate can lead to some useful connections. You may curently have a group you are working with on your project - if so, be sure you can communicate your ideas to them in a way that they can effortlessly understand.
In case you are having trouble finding like-minded people to brainstorm with - take action! Start a blog or perhaps look for a forum regarding indie filmmaking...then, begin a thread (discussion) about your project and the issues you would like to resolve during the storyboarding process.
If you're brainstorming on the web, you need to be cautious. Don't hand out your story ideas, and don't expose private information. Keep things as general as possible: this will help you to safeguard your work and your personal safety. In spite of these concerns, Internet discussion boards can be great places to brainstorm, any time during the day or evening. Combine "in real life" discussions with Internet inquiries for optimum impact.
Utilize The Right Tools - You may use anything to make a traditional storyboard - however just what tools will bring you the best results? Before, aspiring directors started using a blank storyboard, then relied on Bristol board, post-it notes, as well as outsourced artwork to create their completed story board. However, many directors felt stifled by the cost as well as drama of dealing with live artists. After all, every single frame of the action needs to be filled up with sketches which illustrate the characters, backgrounds, as well as props...
Nowadays, savvy indie directors and animators choose digital 2d animation software- because it takes the need for a live artist from the equation. By providing access to pre-loaded art work, backgrounds, and props, storyboard applications make it feasible to work independently after your brainstorming sessions are finished. In a nutshell, you can make your own animation - and this truly simplifies your storyboards...it's an animation tool that will pay for itself as time passes...storyboard quick is the coming trend...
Experiment - Brainstorming is all about experimenting with ideas; storyboards are about experimenting with your vision of your movie. At the outset of pre-production, you should be ready to accept feedback from others, and open to technology that help you create the perfect storyboard template of your work. By playing with all of the elements of your script via brainstorming and storyboarding software, you are able to ensure the best possible result.
