This is a hands on, in-depth lecture course covering all topics of storyboarding in Animation, Live-action, and Video games. Classes go for 3 hours and include refreshments. Through demonstrations, hands on learning, lecture, and film analysis, you will learn the guidelines to professionally stage and illustrate a scripted scene. This class is for all levels of experience from the most novice to the seasoned professional. Some drawing experience recommended, but not necessary. Classes meet every 4 weeks.

Topics of discussion

Screen direction- Learn when to use character and camera placement to your advantage to tell a clear and efficient story. You will gain a clear understanding of when to deviate from the norm and tricks on how to disguise screen direction flaws when there is no other alternative.

Perspective for storyboarding- learn the shorthand of drawing perspective used at companies such as Pixar and Lucasfilm.

Staging- Proper arrangement of your stage elements is crucial in telling your story. Learn to simplify and cheat your objects for dynamic effect.

Composition- Give your production greater visual interest through proper understanding of color, depth, perspective, lines, and movement in your picture frame.

The thumbnail Process- Learn a method for thinking through the script in a quick and efficient way.

Storyboarding in a 3D Production- There are key differences the story artist must be aware of when planning for 3D Stories. Learn how to tackle difficult scenes and make them look easy.

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