Storyboarding for Animation A, С [CGMA, Eugene Huang - 2023, Beth Wollman - 2023]
- Publisher
- CGMA
- Product Type
- Video Course
- Author
- Eugene Huang, Beth Wollman
- Language
- English, English Subtitles
- Duration
- 32:53
- Release date
- Jan 1, 2023
- Skill level
- Project Files
- Yes
- Product Price
- $699
8-Week Course: Storyboarding and Story Development for Animated Features
Learn to Draw a Captivating StoryThis course is designed to cultivate your skills in storyboarding and story development specifically for animated features. Whether you’re already a cinephile or looking to deepen your appreciation for cinema, this class will guide you through the fundamentals of visual storytelling. You'll learn to craft engaging narratives that resonate with audiences, transforming art into powerful communication.
Weekly Breakdown
Week 1: Introduction- Overview of the typical pipeline in film and TV production.
- Understanding the importance of storyboarding: what it achieves and why it matters.
- Familiarization with basic terminology and various shot types (wide shots, medium shots, close-ups, extreme close-ups) with real examples demonstrating their emotional impact.
- Exploring different shots and effective framing techniques.
- Learning the rule of thirds, creating depth in shots, and strategically using jump cuts.
- Strategies for managing crowd shots without creating chaos.
- Introduction to camera movements (zoom, tilt, dolly, pan, etc.) and their applications in storytelling.
- Understanding the 180-degree rule: its importance, how to break it, and techniques to avoid accidental violations.
- Creative approaches to opening sequences that establish the story.
- Techniques for framing subjects effectively, including light and shadow usage and achieving balance in shots.
- Analysis of various fight sequences, focusing on the geometry of action and storytelling through movement.
- Expanding on previous framing techniques and introducing dynamic movements with subjects approaching or retreating from the camera.
- Continuing the exploration of fight scenes, including complex sequences with multiple characters.
- Overview of the animation storyboard production pipeline: expectations at each stage and understanding director’s notes.
- Assignments will begin to mirror a professional workflow.
- Analyzing songs and montage sequences to explore creative transitions and stylistic elements.
- Emphasizing the storytelling aspects of music and montage in visual narratives.
- Exploring how story artists present their work, with examples from various projects ranging from comedic to realistic action boards.
- Discussing different presentation methods and their pros and cons to help students prepare for showcasing their own work in the future.
By the end of this course, you will be equipped to think like a director, with the skills needed to create compelling storyboards for any storytelling project, whether in animation or other visual mediums. Join us to enhance your storytelling abilities and bring your narratives to life!
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