Storyboarding

Storyboarding is so important for planning your film because it allows you to visualize what your scenes will look like before going on set. It essentially serves as a reference manual where you know what the final product needs to look like, so you don't accidentally forget a shot. Also, storyboarding saves time in the long run because you know the types of shot you need before using any equipment, so you don't have to waste time figuring that out. In essence, the storyboard is an extended version of the script that visually shows how different scenes will be filmed. The storyboard can include written commentary, but it is mainly made up of drawn images that can directly correlate to different scenes in the script.