Story Reels

Process

1. Create a storyboard image for each action or significant moment in the script, showing the point of view, desired framing, camera angle, etc. (directorial decisions).
   • Include before and after images for quickly occurring actions.
   • Include motion arrows, notes on camera movement, sound effects, bits of dialogue, etc.
   • Name each image with a sequence number (incremented by 5s or 10s to allow for additions) plus a short description.
     For example: 010 laser fire.png
2. Show the completed sequence to someone unfamiliar with the story for feedback!
3. Refine as needed.
4. Record a temporary soundtrack for timing.
   • Include audible cues for the start and end of actions.
   • Save as a 16-bit WAV file at 44,100 kHz.
5. Play the soundtrack, flipping through the images. If any key cues are missing from the soundtrack, re-record.
6. Assemble story reel in Blender.
   • Export with frame number and time stamp.
   • Pull into master blend file as reference, replacing scenes as they are developed.

Files

• Add assets as we develop them.