Storyboard Design

Paper Code: 
BMA 411
Credits: 
04
Periods/week: 
04
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

To instruct participants in the basics of storyboard creation for animation and live-action projects.

12.00
Unit I: 
Story Board

 - Definition - Importance of Story Board – Advantage - Different Types of Story Boards - Story Board Formats.

12.00
Unit II: 
Elements of Storyboarding:

 - Design, Color, Light and Shadow, Perspective, Application of Staging.

12.00
Unit III: 
Composition Rules

- Concept of Panels and Its Usages- Floor Plans – Storyboarding Movements.

12.00

Illustrating Camera Techniques in a Story Board - Visual Continuity – Transitions – Digital Storyboarding.

12.00

Creation of Animatic – Scanning Story Board Panels and Synchronizing It with the Sound Tracks.

ESSENTIAL READINGS: 
  1. Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston, “The Illusion of Life”, Disney Publications.
  2. Sergio Paez and Anson Jew, “Professional Storyboarding: Rules of Thumb”, Focal Press (6 February 2013).
  3. Guiseppe Cristiano, “The Storyboard Design Course: The Ultimate Guide for Artists, Directors, Producers and Scriptwriters”, Thames & Hudson Ltd (18 February 2008).
REFERENCES: 
  1. Fionnuala Halligan, “The Art of Movie Storyboards: Visualising the Action of the World's Greatest Films”, Ilex (7 October 2013).
  2. Giuseppe Cristiano, “The Storyboard Artist: A Guide to Freelancing in Film, TV, and Advertising”, Michael Wiese Productions (13 January 2012).
  3. Jennifer Van Sijll, “Cinematic Storytelling: The 100 Most Powerful Film Conventions Every Filmaker Must Know”, Michael Wiese Productions (31 August 2005).
Academic Year: 
2018-19
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