As a small spin-off micro project, one of the important issues with digital storyboarding is the means with which they can be translated into workable shot-plans. Usually these are made separately, perhaps by the Director him or herself.
Below are some renditions of visualizing some shot-plans for my Storyboard brief.
Scene: Over-the-shoulder shot; Civilian confronts gun-man.
Details: Green Screen backdrop; car props; Five civilian extras.
Scene: Dolly zoom to protagonist's expression.
Details: Dolly track, key light, side light, fixed camera, protagonist.
Scene: CU of bomb. Crash Zoom.
Details: Bomb prop; Fixed camera.
Details: Green Screen-wall; wire-rig; stuntman; key light; side light; steady-cam(?)
Now through the usage of applications such as Celtx, this consolidates the entire process into an easy, manageable shooting sequence. At a flick, storyboards can be visualized alongside the shot plan. This saves a lot of time, and enables a Storyboard artist to even come on location with the Director, and develop the shot plan there and then in real-time. The portability is the key factor.
A brief summary:
With continued adaptability, a Storyboard artist's job could increase in responsibilities. This time being wholly in command, and in collaboration with directors, of the shot-planning alongside the panel rendering. This becomes economical, and also successfully communicates all idea into a single presentation.
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