Other editions of book Storyboards: Motion in Art

Among the most useful tools in the production of any TV show or film is the storyboard, which is the visual blueprint of a project before it is shot. The director's vision is illustrated in the manner of a comic strip and handed on to the crew for purposes of budgeting, design, and communication.Storyboards: Motion in Art 3/e is an in depth look at the production and business of storyboards. Using exercises, real-life examples of working in the entertainment industry, interviews with people in the industry, and sample storyboard drawing, this book will teach you how to :* Develop and Improve your boards* Work with directors* Develop your resume and your portfolio* Market your talent* Create and improve a storyboard using computersPacked full of practical industry information and examples, this book will help the reader improve their skills to either land their first assignment or advance their career. New to this edition:* NOW IN FULL COLOR!* Feature samples from top storyboard artists * 20 NEW CHAPTERS reflecting latest industry knowledge!* More information on the artistic side of storyboarding* Storyboards from TV shows and films including The Simpsons, The West Wing, Captain Scarlet, seaQuest DSV,The Matrix, and much more* New interviews with top storyboard artists* Brand new art throughout

Storyboards: Motion in Art, Second Edition, is a comprehensive look at both the art and the business of storyboarding. This practical handbook details the preparation and presentation of storyboards for live action, commercials, animation, and special effects. The author clearly delineates the requirements of live action and animation boards as well as presentation and production boards. He explains how to use computers in enhancing, creating and animating boards, and stresses the importance of visual storytelling and effectively showing movement over the artistry in the board itself. Unique features include: exercises to help the reader translate scripts and concepts into boards; samples from top storyboard artists and a section where five artists interpret the same scene for comparison purposes; an entire section is devoted to the business aspects and how to get started as a storyboard artist; resources, forms, resumes, portfolios, the tools and tricks of the trade, and interviews with directors, producers and other storyboard artists. *Features samples from top storyboard artists*Includes an entire section devoted to the business aspects and how to get started as a storyboard artist*Resources, forms, the tools of the trade, and a listing of agents who work with storyboard artists

Storyboards: Motion in Art, Second Edition is a step-by-step breakdown of the production and business of storyboards, discussing in detail what storyboards are, how and why they are used, and how to get started and flourish as a storyboard artist. Using exercises, interviews, real-life examples of working in the entertainment industry, and many sample drawings, this book teaches you how to: develop and improve your boards; work with directors; develop your resume and your portfolio; market your talent; and use computers to create and improve a storyboard.A multi-artist storyboard experiment shows how different artists interpret the same scene, allowing readers to compare the different visions each artist can bring to a production. Storyboard samples show rare glimpses into the hidden production of some favorite films and TV shows.