A storyboard is used for filming a sequence, so you know exactly what you are filming and when. It also helps in the editing process so you know how long each shot lasts, what sound is used (Diegetic and Non-Diegetic) and the transition of the shot into the next shot. One advantage of using storyboards is that it allows the user to experiment with changes in the storyline to evoke stronger reaction or interest. Flashbacks, for instance, are often the result of sorting storyboards out of chronological order to help build suspense and interest.
The process of visual thinking and planning allows a group of people to brainstorm together, placing their ideas on storyboards and then arranging the storyboards on the wall.
In the process of creating our storyboard we first broke down our written out storyline into shots, writing the number of the shot above the writing where each shot cuts, we then drew each shot of how it would look like and how and where each character is framed. After completing the drawings on our storyboard we then individually went through each shot writing what is happening in the shot, what sounds are used (Diegetic and non-Diegetic) and the transition of the shot. This is shown in the next blog entry – “Storyboard 1- breakdown of each shot and sounds used”
Our storyboard shows a clear outline of our storyline broken down into short clips. This will make it easier and quicker when filming as each shot is broken down so we know what to film and where. When completing our storyboard of around 40 different shots we realized that there are a lot of shots to film and quite a few of them won’t be needed when we come to editing and finalizing our thriller opening sequence, however it is always better to have more footage then needed as you may decide to change a section of your idea, if you feel something looks better in a different place. The good thing about a storyboard is you can add and cut clips out if wanted.
When we came to looking over our storyboard to find any problems with it that may need to be changed before being used, we found that there wasn’t much that needed changing other than a few shots which could be extended or broken down. The main problem with the storyboard which can easily be altered is the variation of shot types used, we now are going to do a second draft of our storyboard varying the shots more, also adding in a few more shots when needed.
Our target audience is 16-25 year olds male and female. In relation to our storyboard and our idea, we think that it is suitable and meets requirements of this audience. The age group of the characters is 16-18 years old so fits in with the target audience and allows them to relate to them and the story more.
