3-D Storyboard

We value storyboards as one of the most important steps in your video marketing project. Storyboards are developed during the pre-production stage and used throughout the video project. A storyboard is a series of diagrams used to depict the composition of a video, segment by segment. Each diagram consists of: an image; a brief description of the visual; notes for the camera operator; the details of the audio that will accompany the visual, and an estimate of how long the segment will be. The segments are arranged in sequence then placed in order to provide the foundation for capturing the proper footage and for making the correct editing decisions.

The storyboard diagrams act as a guide for the production and post-production stages of producing a video, as well as giving the customer an idea of how the finished video will appear. Without a well-defined storyboard, the video production team’s job becomes virtually unmanageable and there is no guarantee the finished product will match expectations. The storyboard is a valuable tool for everyone involved with the marketing project. When the customer, director, camera operator, and editing team all have the same understanding of the goals of the video, a quality production is obtainable. Our goal at Episode XI Studios is to exceed your expectations in the end, so this step is a big priority.

Creating a storyboard also allows the production team to experiment with different ideas and sequences before taping any segments. During the pre-production stage, adjustments can be made, which will save valuable production and post-production time. If the proper segments are recorded, as called for by the storyboard, the editing process will flow much more smoothly.

A good storyboard isn't written in stone - it's just a guide. You may very well change things after you go into the field to do the actual video work. What storyboarding does best is help point out the holes in your story. It helps you identify the resources (time, equipment, and assistance) you'll need to complete the story, or if you will need to modify the story to adjust to your resources.