1.6: Why Make a Storyboard?

There are several reasons to create storyboards:

• provide a means for brainstorming ideas
• visualize what the finished product will look like
• use the time and resources to the best advantage
• cut down on the amount of time needed to edit a project
• keep everyone on the “same page” during the production process
• avoid missed opportunities for camera shots that should have been taken

Storyboarding is one of the most important steps in the video development process. As part of the process, you may want to include notes about:

• the approximate time for each scene
• movement or transition from one scene to another
• special camera angles
• special effects