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How to Storyboard16 October 2023

How to Storyboard a Book

Discover a step-by-step guide on how to create an effective storyboard for a book using Boords, an online storyboard software. Learn practical tips and examples to help you understand and apply the information.

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How to Storyboard16 October 2023

How to Storyboard for a Manga

Learn how to create a manga storyboard using Boords. This step-by-step guide provides practical tips, examples, and resources to help you visualize your manga story effectively.

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Blog16 August 2023

What are Style Frames? Definition & Examples

Style frames are a series of images that establish the overall look and feel of a video or animation project before full production begins.

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Blog12 July 2023

The Ultimate Video Production Budget Template

In the world of video production, creativity is king, but budget reigns supreme. We're excited to present our latest offering - the Video Production Budget Template.

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Blog15 May 2023

The Ultimate Video Pre-Production Checklist Template

Creating exceptional client video projects demands a well-structured and organized pre-production process so we've developed the ultimate pre-production checklist template tailored specifically for client video projects.

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Blog15 September 2022

100+ Movie Genres. The Definitive List, with Examples

Understanding film genres is important when discussing film theory and helps you compare genre elements and the work of filmmakers when critically analyzing movies.

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Blog24 August 2022

What is 16:9 Aspect Ratio? Definition & Examples

The 16:9 format is a widescreen aspect ratio. Dating back to the 1980s, the widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio today is the international standard format of HDTV and the most common ratio for computer screens and TV sets.

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Blog22 August 2022

Storytelling 101: The Dan Harmon Story Circle

The Story Circle by Dan Harmon is a basic narrative structure that writers can use to structure and test their story ideas.

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Blog17 August 2022

What is 4:3 Aspect Ratio? Definition & Examples

Aspect ratio refers to the width and height of a screen or image. The 4:3 format dates back to celluloid film and early cinema screens and television sets.

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Blog26 July 2022

Filmmaking 101: A-Roll vs B-Roll Footage

B-roll or B-reel refers to alternative footage in film and television production. Today, we use the term A-roll for primary footage less frequently, but still refer to secondary or supplemental footage as B-roll.

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Blog19 August 2021

How to Write a Beat Sheet (FREE Template)

When you’re cooking up a story, it’s important to have a plan. Without a solid story structure, it’s easy to get lost in a maze of subplots and character arcs, with no clear direction of where you’re going.

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Blog4 July 2021

How to Write Your Documentary Treatment

If you’re a filmmaker looking to get support for your documentary project, you’ll need to create a documentary treatment.

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