Storyboards are linear because they tell a story that runs along a straight line from beginning to end.

Some storyboards are very simple; for example, a simple animation project, such as a flipbook of a dot moving across a page, can actually be the storyboard for later creating an animated GIF on the computer. On the other extreme, storyboards for a video need to include not just the action of characters in a scene but placement of lights and camera as well.

When making your video, these are some things you should think about:

1. What is the goal of your video? What are you trying to do by making this video?

2. Who will your audience be?

• What is there age?

• What will they want to know?

• Is your video addressing their experience?

3. Who will be in your video?

4. How should you dress?

5. Do you need props?

6. Where should you shoot your video?

7. What time of day should you shot your video? Think about possible problems:

• Lighting?

• Scheduled events?

8. What direction should your camera be in during each shot? Describe the camera movements to be used in the
scene, such as close-ups, long shots, and panning.

9. How long should you make your video?

• Longer videos take up huge amounts of Web space

• Longer videos mean additional time editing your work

Online Story Board Guide:

Check out the following link for an easy to follow story format providing examples and explanations for making storyboards for your video:

http://pblmm.k12.ca.us/TechHelp/Storyboarding.html

Free Story Board Template: Story Board Template