Storyboarding: Visual Story Planning

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Which of the following is a critical aspect of storyboarding that ensures the narrative is understandable?

  • Dramatic lighting effects.
  • Creative camera angles.
  • Continuity. (correct)
  • Detailed costume design.

Which of these camera movements involves shifting the camera horizontally while keeping it fixed on a tripod?

  • Dolly
  • Pedestal
  • Tilt
  • Pan (correct)

What does 'aspect ratio' refer to in the context of storyboarding and visual media?

  • The amount of light needed for a shot.
  • The ratio of actors to extras in a shot.
  • The dialogue-to-narration ratio in a scene.
  • The width-to-height relationship of an image. (correct)

In storyboarding, what is the term for a continuous sequence of frames?

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Which of the following best describes 'scamps' in film storyboarding?

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What critical element serves as the written foundation upon which a storyboard is built?

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Which document provides a detailed scene-by-scene breakdown of shots, including specific instructions for each?

<p>The shot list. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for narration in a film that comes from an unseen speaker?

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What component of a film represents the conversation between characters?

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What is a 'style frame' in the context of storyboarding?

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What is the term for background sounds that add realism to a scene?

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If a director wants to move the camera closer to the subject during a shot, which type of camera movement should they use?

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What is an 'animatic' in the context of storyboarding?

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Which of the following is a digital tool commonly used for creating storyboards?

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In film terminology, what is the difference between 'trucking' and 'dollying'?

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A director wants to emphasize the height of a skyscraper. Which camera movement would be most appropriate?

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A scene requires the camera to move smoothly alongside a moving train. Which camera movement is typically used?

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If a camera operator wants to raise the camera vertically without changing its angle, which movement should they use?

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In what scenario would an animatic be most beneficial during the film production process?

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Flashcards

Storyboard

A visual tool to plan a story by breaking it into scenes.

Paper Storyboarding

Traditional storyboarding using paper and pencil.

Digital Storyboarding

Using software like Boords for creating storyboards.

Continuity

The logical and consistent flow of a story from scene to scene.

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Zoom

Gradually increasing or decreasing the focal length of a shot.

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Pan

Horizontally moving the camera while fixed on a tripod.

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Tilt

Vertically moving the camera while fixed on a tripod.

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Dolly

Moving the camera towards or away from the subject on a dolly.

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Truck

Moving the camera horizontally, parallel to the subject.

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Pedestal

Lifting the camera up or down using a pedestal.

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Aspect Ratio

The proportional relationship between the width and height of an image.

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Frame

A single box or panel in a storyboard representing a shot.

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Shot

A continuous sequence of frames, representing a single recording.

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Scamps

Rough sketches used in the early stages of storyboarding.

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Script

The written foundation for a storyboard, including dialogue and scene descriptions.

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Shot List

A detailed checklist of all the shots needed for a film or video.

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Voiceover

Narration spoken off-screen.

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Dialogue

Conversation between characters.

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Style Frame

A full-colored image representing the desired look and feel of a scene.

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Sound Effects

Background sounds used to enhance a scene.

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Study Notes

  • A storyboard is a visual tool for planning and organizing a story, achieved by dividing it into individual scenes.

Creating a Storyboard

  • The first step is to decide between digital and paper storyboarding methods.
  • Digital storyboarding can be done using tools and software such as Boords
  • The next step is to draw storyboard frames.
  • Then you need to edit the storyboard.
  • Add Camera movements to the storyboard.

Continuity

  • Continuity ensures the story has a logical and consistent flow.

Camera movements

  • Zooming is a type of camera movement.
  • Panning is a type of camera movement.
  • Tilting is a type of camera movement.
  • Dolly is a type of camera movement.
  • Truck is a type of camera movement.
  • Pedestal is a type of camera movement.

Storyboarding Terms

  • Aspect Ratio refers to the width-to-height relationship of an image.
  • A Frame is a box in a storyboard.
  • A Shot refers to a continuous sequence of frames and are usually labeled numerically.
  • Scamps are rough sketches.
  • A Script is the written starting point for a storyboard.
  • The Shot List is a detailed checklist.
  • Voiceover is off-screen narration.
  • Dialogue is conversation between characters.
  • A Style Frame is a fully-colored image.
  • Sound Effects are background sounds.
  • An Animatic is a sequence of storyboarding images.

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