Hi, everyone. My name is Rich. I am a storyboard artist, working in film and media. Here are some storyboards I did for Victoria’s Secret. This was for their Super Bowl Campaign. I worked with Madoff Productions on this job and here are some storyboard samples.
In my recent post, I wrote about angle shots, changing it up from panel to panel, creating a visual rhythm, something dynamic. It’s always great to add a close up shot if needed to focus on something specific, in this case, the passing of the football from player to player. An important component in visual storytelling to show what is about to happen and how it is valid in transitioning the shots in a seamless way. Also, in the case of this job, the director knew what he had in mind and knew exactly what the shots would be. Always enjoy working/collaborating with filmmakers/clients on film and media projects. Keep learning about visual storytelling and never stop.
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Hi, Rich Terdoslavich. Hope you're having a great week! "It’s always great to add a close up shot if needed to focus on something specific, in this case, the passing of the football from player to player." I do the same thing when I write a script. I like to put the object, vehicle, etc. on a separate action line to bring more attention to it.
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Welcome, Rich Terdoslavich Your point about collaboration is key. When a director has a clear vision, the storyboard artist’s role in translating and refining that vision is invaluable. Thanks for sharing your expertise and these great samples.!
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Hi, Maurice! Definitely you have to mix it up a bit with the angle shots. In this case, the director had in mind regarding that shot that it would be a close up. In films, you’ll see close up shots on specific objects that is an integral part of the film. Just saw that in Blood Simple by the Coen Brothers. If a close up is being used on an object, you know that it is serving as an important part of the film.
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Thanks, Sam. I enjoy the collaborative process with film directors because you are contributing something to the project. On another film I worked on, the director asked me to do a slew of storyboards because she needed help/assistance on composing the shots. She needed someone that had an ability to draw and visualize the scenes. Once I did it, completed the boards and sent them to her, she was very happy with my work. Sometimes, it’s troubleshooting the challenge and working it out. I always enjoy drawing/illustrating boards and concept art for directors and producers.
The Coen Brothers are incredible directors, Rich Terdoslavich! I'll check out Blood Simple. Thanks.