What is and How Are Storyboards Used in the Film Industry

Since the production of movies storyboards have become a fundamental process of the pre-production stage.

A storyboard shows shot to shot of what happens in the scene and shows what is inside the frame, it also allows to plan the timing/duration of a shot, location, Camera angle/movement, Sound and Lighting

Storyboards are visual aids for the crew and director of a film, they simplify the scenes into a simply and comprehendible structure. They help plan the ideas of a film and as well are easy to re-arrange and experiment with in case the director wants to try something differently. Additionally, it helps give a sense to how the scene will be filmed and what will be inside the frame. It also saves a lot of time and money in pre-production instead of doing complicated CGI storyboards; it allows more time for changes to the scene and is cost-efficient. It also is helpful for the editor in post-production because it gives them a sense of the directors perspective. Lastly, It helps everyone to be organised on the same page when filming.

Nowadays, films are becoming much more expensive and technical to film and storyboards help save time and money in pre-production. It gives a simple and clear of the directors views and intentions.

Here are some famous Storyboards:

The Bridge

Psycho

Harry Potter

Star Wars