There’s a famous saying for carpenters, “measure twice, cut once” 

We’ve all heard that one… it’s a classic. 

It’s a great quote because it applies to so many things in life, not just building homes. It’s another way to say before you do anything , do an extra step of preparation and it will come out better.

Wise words.

Creative work is no different. As a digital artist of over 20 years working on thousands of projects, I can tell you our best work was done when me and my team were prepared. What we have learned from working with many artists and brands, is no matter how big or small your project is, for it to triumph, you need to employ a strategy. The greatest step of your strategy is the creation of the storyboard.

STORYBOARDING SERVICES

At Dreamvision Media™, we understand how to make creative ideas a reality. Our skilled team of animators and artists can take your words and transform them into an easy to understand short list or treatment, to communicate your narrative to the rest of the creative team.

In this article we’ll talk about the benefits of using our storyboard services in your creative process and how Dreamvision can help you realize your vision.

WHY STORYBOARDING IS CRUCIAL FOR YOUR CREATIVE SUCCESS

Storyboarding is more than just a series of illustrations; it’s a vital planning tool for any creative project. Seeing an idea in storyboard format will help you visualize what is right with your idea, but also what parts need to be fixed. From blockbuster movies to small creative marketing campaigns, storyboarding lets us clearly see the small pieces of the puzzle.

Here are 4 reasons why storyboarding can help your creative project

1. Enhanced Visualization: Storyboarding helps you see not only the big picture but also the small details. For video productions we frequent reference screen grabs from shots like shotdeck.com . Using visual references lets us see the narrative sequence so we can plan the day of filming.

2. Improved Communication: By visually presenting your ideas, you can better communicate your vision to your team members and collaborators. A well-crafted storyboard bridges the gap between ideas and reality, ensuring that your creative intent is not lost in translation. If two people can see the same visual on a storyboard presentation or directors treatment, communication of the end result will strengthen.

3. Streamlined Production: Storyboarding can uncover challenges with logistics and help find gaps in your narrative, helping you fix issues early on. Being prepared in this way can help you save time and money when every second of a production will usually increase the budget. Many Times in poorly organized creative campaigns, shots will need to get redone because something isn’t right the first time. A storyboard will help streamline your production.

Storyboarding helps you identify potential challenges and gaps in your narrative, enabling you to address them early on. This proactive approach saves you time, money, and resources by minimizing the risk of costly mistakes and revisions during production.

4. Increased Creativity: When all creatives on your team are working off of one reference, each person can bring their individual strengths to the project. All creativity flows better when each artist has a starting point to work with. With each person on the team understanding the plan, ideas can be refined quickly and will allow you to have a more polished end result.

COMMON STORYBOARD TYPES

There is no limitation to what creative projects can be storyboarded, however here is a list of common creative projects storyboards are useful in:

• Explainer Videos
• Cartoons
• Music Videos
• Video series
• Books 
• Infographics
• Short Films
• Commercials
• Short & Long form content.
• Documentaries
• Sketches

 

HOW DREAMVISION MEDIA CAN BRING YOUR STORY TO LIFE

At Dreamvision, we offer a comprehensive list of storyboarding services to help prepare you for your creative project. We have a large network of artists and animators that specialize in many artistic styles, ensuring your vision follows the aesthetic you want.

Our Storyboarding Service Process:

1. Conceptualize: Step one is to gather all the information on your creative project. Our goal is to take your words and ideas and transform them into a frame by frame visualization of each changing scene of your project
2. Illustration & Animation: Once we have a clear idea of what you are looking to create, our skilled animators and graphics team will sketch out your project in an easy to understand diagram.
3. Storyboard Revision: Once you have seen the direction we are heading in , you may want to make changes and refine parts of the storyboard.
4. Final Deliverables: We provide an packaged .pdf file or video storyboard presentation for your and your team to plan your production.

CONCLUSION

Using storyboarding is vital to any creative project. Not only will it help save you time and money, but the end result will always be more polished and true to the original vision. By using a storyboard as a strategic planning tool, you can enhance visualization, improve communication, streamline production and maximize creativity from the whole team.

Need help making a storyboard for your project? Contact us today for a quote . Our offices are based in San Diego but can also offer these services remotely.