Storyboards: Motion in Art, 3rd edition

by Mark Simon

Among the most useful tools in the production of any TV show or film is the storyboard, which is the visual blueprint of a project before it is shot. The director's vision is illustrated in the manner of a comic strip and handed on to the crew for purposes of budgeting, design, and communication.

Motion in Art 3/e is an in depth look at the production and business of storyboards. Using exercises, real-life examples of working in the entertainment industry, interviews with people in the industry, and sample storyboard drawing, this book will teach you how to :

* Develop and Improve your boards
* Work with directors
* Develop your resume and your portfolio
* Market your talent
* Create and improve a storyboard using computers

Packed full of practical industry information and examples, this book will help the reader improve their skills to either land their first assignment or advance their career.

Genres: Art, Drawing

434 pages, Paperback

Published October 11, 2006

About the author

Mark Simon is considered to be the Godfather of Storyboarding, working on more than 5,000 Hollywood productions including The Walking Dead and Stranger Things. He is also a best-selling author of film and art industry books. His latest book is the memoir, Attacked!, which is about when he was bullied and his family was attacked. He fought back with the law and became the first person in the country to hold parents responsible in court for the actions of their kids.