Storyboard Genres- Lesson 1

• Film
• Higher Education (degree)

Storyboard Genre

LO1

Explore the use of storyboards for creative media production

In this lesson you will 

1. Explain the differences between Live action and Animation storyboards.
2. Analyse how genre is conveyed in storyboarding.
3. Create mood board/sketches for a genre. 

Live action Storyboards

• Only used for stunt/ action & Special effects 
  
• Used for budget & scheduling purposes 
• Uses 'shots'/'scene' (like the shot list) 

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Animated Storyboards

• Uses 'Scene/sequence & Panel'
• Every movement is meticulously storyboarded & detailed. 

 

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Task 1

1. View a genres storyboard examples

2.Discuss the illustration style with your teammate

Help Questions: 

How can you describe drawing style? 

Does it adhere to expectation of genre? 

Does it express emotions (How & why)? 

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Task 2 

1. You will be given a genre
2. Create a 1 page mood board of images of good examples of the genre!
3. Design a character who belongs in your genre!