This is a guide for those wanting to learn about storyboarding without going into massive debt due to art school
Note: This is mostly for boarding for Animation!
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Updated: 9/12/20
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Boarding Basics!
Videos:
Rajen Ramkallawan- Introduction to Storyboarding
Really great playlist of videos that covers the foundation of storyboarding. Each
video ends with an assignment that you can do to help understand the concept!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLobImvrZtQ1zj1pDcBUIpqCLmZFkmfd4P
Dwooman- Youtube channel
Channel is a great resource for storyboarding but here are some specific videos
Shot Types: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJpGWqUC1CE&t;=216s
Shot Types and Cuts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuzwjmHIt-4
Storyboard 101- by Matthew Humphreys
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLLs917gZ7w&feature;=emb_logo
StoryboardArt Drawing and Portfolio Challenge
5 videos that go over storyboarding concepts and prompts
Nic Parris’ Storyboarding Process
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/691746400
The Art of the Storyboard with Lyndon Ruddy ($35)
https://creatureartteacher.com/product/storyboard-course-with-lyndon-ruddy/
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This website is packed with storyboarding knowledge:
http://www.floobynooby.com/comp1.html
Natalie Nourigat’s Storyboarding resources-
https://homeiswheretheinternetis.blogspot.com/2017/09/animation.html
Ash’s Bite-sized Board Zine (PWUW): https://gumroad.com/l/ASH_SB-SC01_A
MB Art Guide to Storyboards(PWUW) https://gumroad.com/magicbunnyart#fjvKA
Jim Mortensen Storyboard tips (PWUW):
https://gumroad.com/l/JMMStoryboardTips
Nic Parris’ Let’s Learn Some Storyboarding! (PWUW)
https://gumroad.com/nicparris#JyCxo
Mike Moloney’s TV Board Survival Guide ($10)
https://gumroad.com/l/JMqKc?fbclid=IwAR19Ea9BevUnlhU6aFnk4jM4QOCSJrPcGqzozBrWAIaHMdWoamfmnwvhBoU
Screen Design
Every Frame a Painting: Great film analysis channel
Edgar Wright- How to do Visual Comedy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FOzD4Sfgag&t;=127s
Jackie Chan- How to do Action Comedy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1PCtIaM_GQ
Akira Kurosawa- Composing Movement
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doaQC-S8de8
Vanity Fair- Director breaks down a scene
Parasite- Bong Joon Ho: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doaQC-S8de8
Rian Johnson- Knives Out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69GjaVWeGQM&t;=1s
Studio Binder
Directing Camera Movement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbnYBmqBbKA&t;=12s
Shot Composition and Framing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQNiqzuXjoM
Ultimate Guide to Camera Shots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyML8xuKfoc
Anatomy/Gesture
Videos:
Toniko Pantoja’s Basic Human Anatomy and Figure Invention for Animation
Sycra’s Playlist on Human Anatomy
Natalie Nourigat Figure Drawing Tips
Toniko’s Drawing Figures Fast with Technique for Animation
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Griz and Norm Tuesday’s Tips
Natalie Norigat’s Tips on Loosening Up
Tracing to Learn
Vee’s Tutorials for Art and Animation (PWUW)
Figure Drawing Models (NSFW)
https://line-of-action.com/
https://vimeo.com/channels/1300087
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jy1rwangC3k&list;=PL7EWYwaF6E-H65W-hXeKvv
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https://www.deviantart.com/senshistock/gallery
https://www.bodiesinmotion.photo/?fbclid=IwAR1HrTtFr9pSGh4SjFtz8u2JnQfJv5x0GSc
UWS709T6ht0Z7J6vV8L91OI
Perspective
Videos
Matt Laskowki’s Perspective Class
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Thomas Romain’s Tips on Keeping Things in Perspective
Ernest R. Norling Perspective Made Easy
Chelsea’s Tips, Tricks and Tutorials
Bridgit Let’s Talk about Perspective for Storyboarding! (continuous series)
Map Crunch
Programs
Storyboard Pro
Storyboard Pro playlist by Toon Boom
Stephan Park’s Intro to Storyboard Pro Stream
Kaitrin Snodgrass’ Storyboard Pro tutorial
Ben Juwono’s Improving Storyboard Pro Workflow
Kaitrin Snodgrass’ Parallaxing tutorial
Mike Moloney Lighting tip
Mike Moloney Lens Flare tip
Marie Lum Deleting Hidden Layers tip
MB Art’s Brushes
MB Art’s Guide to Making Brushes
Photoshop
Storyboard Art- Setting Up Photoshop for Storyboarding
Shiyoon Kim’s Brushes
Procreate
Rad Sechrist’s Procreate Workflow
Industry Advice
Videos:
Netflix Recruiters talk about what they look for in Story Portfolios
Toniko Pantoja Story Portfolios Advice
Michelle Lam Storyboard Portfolio Tips
Michelle Lam’s Accepted Story Portfolio
Meg Lloyd’s Storyboard Summer Hall
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Madeleine Flores’ Guide on Breaking into Animation
Lissa Treiman’s Story Portfolio Tips
TAG Story Group Portfolio Website Advice
TAG on Excessive Testing
TAG Story Group is a great resource for learning more about the Guild in California
Maaike’s Working in TV Animation Guide (PWUW)
Angie Duran’s Cover Letter, Resume, and Industry Advice ($3)
MISC Tips/Resources
Pixar in the Box Storytelling Lecture
Day to Day of a Storyboard Artist by Latoya Raveneau
Stu Livingston’s Craig of the Creek Do’s and Don’ts
Erik Fountain’s Boarding on Adventure Time Guide
Ariel VH Storyboard Revisionist Guide
Jen Bennett’s General Storyboarding Advice
Look into how Recruiters look at Online Portfolios
Storyboard Test Practice
SCAD SBC is always retweeting good advice/tips
Toniko Pantoja’s Guide to Genuine Expressions
Arieldoodles’ Pitching advice
Marie Lum’s Guide on Using Arrows
Natalie Nourigat’s Story Resources
Mike Moloney’s Story Resources
Animation Network constantly posts workshops. Sign up for their newsletter!
Scripts to Board
Movie Screencaps
Animation Screencaps
Rr
Storyboard Examples
Storyboard Portfolio Examples
Amphibi-Crew Tumblr (Board excerpts are posted)
Amphibia Animatic- Reunion
Steven Universe Future- Volleyball
Home: Adventures with Tip and Oh Pitch
ROTMNT Animatic
Miraculous Ladybug Animatic
Frozen- Into the Unknown Animatic
OC Animatic- Church
Reviews
Dwooman sometimes does review streams and I learn a lot from seeing how he critiques
others
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyYS5o8m3EI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2GLj6lfOVQ
Jim Mortensen’s Reviews
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_8E8GpRB5k&list;=PLRkZPFYwa3xa-5xN5wOcWrU5uLR0RNRT-
Rise Up Animation offers portfolio reviews for BIPOC artists
Animation Network provides Mentorship sessions ($30) and Portfolio Reviews ($15)
Discords
Discord servers are a great way to help build up a community of artists and connect with others without going to art school. Once you get a good group of artists, I also suggest making a storyboarding focused discord with close friends!
RAD Artists Network
https://discord.gg/TEUDrRx
Emotional Support Artists
https://discord.gg/n3H43ZB
Webinars
Cartoon Network Storyboarding
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CDNC326D5_1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlRT7lYIPXU
Lightbox Expo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0SjE4dDtfY&t;=19s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTH6wReURlc&t;=107s
Rise Up Animation
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CC3ymMvj8Dy/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CCePqmMDjlf/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CCWJFypjBgm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
The best way to get better at storyboarding is just to storyboard! Here are some prompts if you’re stuck:
* Character A and Character B hate each other but they must work together to solve a problem
* Board your morning routine
* Favorite Childhood memory
* Board your favorite song/song from a musical
* Take an excerpt from a podcast
If you can save enough money, Online classes are another option. I would recommend taking one after practice storyboarding on your own for a bit. Online classes are helpful due to individual feedback.
Here’s my twitter thread on online classes and other story resources. I’m constantly updating it with random finds.
This doc is a good start to learning storyboarding but there are probably tons of more resources out there! I would definitely follow your favorite story artists on twitter and Instagram. A lot of them are constantly posting industry tips or their work
My DMs are open if you have any questions!