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for any black creatives wanting to storyboard but not exactly knowing WHAT to study or WHERE- this is what helped me navigate. I did not go to school for art or animation- I learned and am still learning on the job and these are the resources that have helped me most (thread)
Some of these resources cost a lot of money, and I wasn't able to afford them until after I started working- some of them are free. I am also a slow learner and some of these things could be very obvious.
Learning to draw-
This gesture drawing course helped me not only speed up but communicate my ideas and acting
https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=14
This gesture drawing course helped me not only speed up but communicate my ideas and acting
https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=14
I personally get the most joy out of drawing figures- here are some life drawing sites that can help. (disclaimer- nudity).
https://vimeo.com/croquiscafe
https://quickposes.com/en/gestures/timed https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOVNvkn-f6BW18AvplWI8YA
https://vimeo.com/croquiscafe
https://quickposes.com/en/gestures/timed https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOVNvkn-f6BW18AvplWI8YA
If you are like me, who didn't go to art school- there's a lot of catching up to do to people who had the chance to do this for literal years. But just like any skill- it can be learned.
I find gesture and life drawing to be most fun and productive when I set the mood- put on an epic movie soundtrack, come up with the narrative and situation for the person you're drawing. I find it much easier to catalogue poses and gestures this way.
Ok, but also, what if you want to pitch an idea? what does a pitch bible look like? what does a storyboard look like?
https://www.scribd.com/
has pitch bibles and boards up for a LOT of shows. Unlimited access has a monthly fee however.
https://www.scribd.com/
has pitch bibles and boards up for a LOT of shows. Unlimited access has a monthly fee however.
Every Frame a Painting is a gem of a resource.
Get a notebook and take notes- this is a classroom- keep your notebook handy- reference it.
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=every+frame+a+painting
Get a notebook and take notes- this is a classroom- keep your notebook handy- reference it.
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=every+frame+a+painting
Watch your favorite movie and pause to thumbnail out the compositions. Watch video essays on your favorite live action directors. Take notes! I recently got the criterion channel and have been devouring movies. It's so handy having them organized by specific categories
This first time I got a storyboard test i had NO IDEA WTF I NEEDED TO DO. Trying to learn the jargon of storyboarding was the HARDEST part. I knew how to draw, I knew how to tell a story- but how do I speak the language? This helped SO MUCH.
http://www.animationmeat.com/pdf/televisionanimation/strybrd_the_simpsonsway.pdf
http://www.animationmeat.com/pdf/televisionanimation/strybrd_the_simpsonsway.pdf
And the cherry on top (but alas the most expensive) But this was the first time I saw a class just TEACH what I wanted to learn. I was able to afford this because I had already been working https://artofsteveahn.com/item/action-adventure-cinematic-storyboard-workshop-full-class
Idk what to say about this one- I was able to attend this lecture once and it unlocked my brain (expensive, but parts of it are on youtube for free)
https://www.kazoneonline.com/p/figures-in-perspective
https://www.kazoneonline.com/p/figures-in-perspective
ALSO- a thing I can't link because it's different for everyone BUT- GET A PINTEREST ACCOUNT. Search cinematography, Search composition, Search Poses- save them, draw them.
(personal nonsense)I'm still learning and have very personal goals that I'm trying to accomplish and I'm cheesy and start each sketchbook with a motivational quote just so every time I pick it up I know what I'm working towards.
If I have any other things I'll add them! I'll do my best if anyone has any follow up questions. Stay safe.
ALSO~!
The standard program we use at most tv studios is Storyboard Pro. It is very expensive- If you are interested- please watch some tutorials on youtube first and sign up for the free trial. I know some people that can board in photoshop.
The standard program we use at most tv studios is Storyboard Pro. It is very expensive- If you are interested- please watch some tutorials on youtube first and sign up for the free trial. I know some people that can board in photoshop.
BUT- some studios will also teach you the program/offer courses.
GETTING HIRED is a completely different beast and I think I'll try to compile another set of resources for tomorrow since it's a very different process.
Good morning! I'm organizing things as best I can- I'm hoping to have something useful by the end of the day
