Looking to share your creative vision with your filmmaking crew? Look no further than a storyboard! While shot lists and scripts are important, storyboards visually convey your ideas and goals to your team. Don’t have a storyboard yet? No problem! We’ve got a free storyboard template for you to download below.
But what exactly is a storyboard? In short, it’s a document that provides cinematographers with the information they need to shoot a specific shot for a film or video project. Storyboards are often identified by their thumbnail images, and can include important camera information like lens options, stabilization preferences, and lighting diagrams.
If you’re working on a legitimate production, chances are you’ll need a storyboard. And even if you’re not, creating a storyboard can save you and your crew a lot of time and confusion on set.
But how do you use a storyboard? Simply fill out all the appropriate boxes for each shot. And don’t worry if you don’t know certain information – just leave the field blank.
Ready to get started? Download our free storyboard template below, which includes both a hand-fillable and computer-fillable version. And if you want to learn more about storyboarding, check out some of our recommended posts.
So what are you waiting for? Share your creative vision with your crew using a storyboard today!