Assignment 6.03 - Organization
Numbering consists of three basic components: scenes (for live action) or sequences (for animation), shots, and then panels. Each new scene or sequence resets the numbering of the storyboard panels.
If you are confused on what the, sequence, or even shot number is, simply focus on numbering the panels for a given scene or sequence; include an obvious title for the scene, such as “Foot Chase.” Since so much of storyboarding for live action revolves around action sequences and complex setups, this descriptive labeling is very appropriate.
Many storyboard artists recommend leaving room for inserts by using a "three-digit numbering system". The first panel for the foot chase action sequence may be labelled as "Foot Chase 001".
The use of the numbering system provides a smooth transition from paper files to the digital naming conventions.
Terms:
Panel: Also known as a frame. This is a single illustration of a specific shot.
Scene: In live action, a scene is a series of shots that constitutes a continuous action depicting an incident or situation. In animation, a scene is defined by a change of location and/or time. In simpler terms, a new scene is required every time the background (or scenery) changes even if the action is taking place in the same room.
Sequence: In live action, this is simply a set of related actions or events, such as a chase sequence, which may take place within a scene but does not necessarily become the scene. An example of this is: a scene in which the bank robbers make their getaway after a botched heist may result in several sequences: a gunfight, car chase, foot chase, fistfight, and arrest or evasion. In animation, a sequence is the equivalent of a live action scene.
Shot: This is the portion of the scene that is visible to the camera, as framed by its lens. In animation, shot and scene are sometimes synonymous.
If you are confused on what the, sequence, or even shot number is, simply focus on numbering the panels for a given scene or sequence; include an obvious title for the scene, such as “Foot Chase.” Since so much of storyboarding for live action revolves around action sequences and complex setups, this descriptive labeling is very appropriate.
Many storyboard artists recommend leaving room for inserts by using a "three-digit numbering system". The first panel for the foot chase action sequence may be labelled as "Foot Chase 001".
The use of the numbering system provides a smooth transition from paper files to the digital naming conventions.
Terms:
Panel: Also known as a frame. This is a single illustration of a specific shot.
Scene: In live action, a scene is a series of shots that constitutes a continuous action depicting an incident or situation. In animation, a scene is defined by a change of location and/or time. In simpler terms, a new scene is required every time the background (or scenery) changes even if the action is taking place in the same room.
Sequence: In live action, this is simply a set of related actions or events, such as a chase sequence, which may take place within a scene but does not necessarily become the scene. An example of this is: a scene in which the bank robbers make their getaway after a botched heist may result in several sequences: a gunfight, car chase, foot chase, fistfight, and arrest or evasion. In animation, a sequence is the equivalent of a live action scene.
Shot: This is the portion of the scene that is visible to the camera, as framed by its lens. In animation, shot and scene are sometimes synonymous.
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