This time our free download for you to use and use again is a STORYBOARD template.
Storyboards help you (and others) to visualise your video project!
But why do you need one? Well, a storyboard is essentially the blueprint to your video project.
It’s a very important reference document for an editing team to use when putting together the footage. It also helps you plan out your shoot as you will think of things you need to organise/arrange when making it! Alongside a pre-production planning checklist, it’s a great reference document for everyone to use.
For more guidance on planning a shoot, we give our top pre-production tips in our blog How To Work With A Video Production Company. Check it out!
No matter the size of your next video project, creating a storyboard is one of the most effective ways to bring your vision to life.
Let’s begin!
Storyboards Are A Visual Road Map of Your Video Project
Your storyboard is the visual representation of your video project. Told frame by frame, you can map out the exact order of the scenes and describe extra details too.
Storyboards are valuable reference documents for video production shoots because:
- They clarify your vision,
- They actually save you time and money,
- They make sure nothing gets missed (before, after and during the shoot!),
- When everyone can visualise the same story, it means that everyone is working together to achieve the same goal.
We work with a wide range of clients who’ve had a range of experience of video projects, so we know that not everyone is familiar with a storyboard!
That’s why we’re giving you our template, so you can familiarise with it and adopt it yourself!
Whether you’re a seasoned pro, or just starting out, our free, easy-to-use storyboard is perfect for you.
Our storyboard template has:
- Pre-set frames to map out your scenes visually,
- Space for you to confirm caption, dialogue, music and sound effects,
- An easy-to-follow structure for your film crew and editors,
- And it’s customisable so you can use it over and over again on all sorts of video projects!
How to Use The Storyboard Template
Are you wondering ‘How do I use the storyboard template?’
Step 1 – Download the Template: It’s free! Just click the button and get started!
Step 2 – Sketch out what you can see in your head: It doesn’t have to be the Mona Lisa. Stick figures work to start off with as you begin ideation.
Step 3 – Write down important information like dialogues, camera angles, transitions, special effects you want added in post-production, sound effects and even music.
Step 4 – When you’re happy with it, share it with the team working with you! This will make sure you’re all aligned.
Why Storyboarding is Essential for Video Production
At Nomadic UK, we storyboard A LOT! That’s because they help us to visualise our client’s project. We can then collaborate on that document moulding it until it takes shape and is the best possible version of their idea. The end result of this is that our client is more likely to achieve the high-quality video content they were aspiring to.
For us, we feel passionately that storyboard can be used for a wide range of video projects:
- For short films and documentaries – storyboarding make sure that every shot fits into the narrative
- For talking heads and corporate videos – storyboards make sure that a brand identity is consistent and clear.
- For short form social media videos – storyboarding can give you a wealth options to choose from. This is vital as you hunt for the most eye-grabbing content that your audience can’t ignore from the very first frame!
So, for us, like a briefing form, shot list, kit list and a pre-production checklist, a storyboard is a vital video production document.
In the early days of Nomadic UK, Amy used to hand draw all of the storyboards. Now with the assistance of AI this is a thing of the past! The bottom line is don’t let worries about creating a masterpiece overwhelm you.
Perfection is the enemy of good, after all! (The Nomads current favourite saying. It essentially means agonising about making something perfect sometimes stops you from doing anything at all. Don’t let that happen and don’t let it slow you down!)
Whether you create your storyboard from royalty free images found online from places like Shutterstock and Pixabay or whether you hand draw them. Any visual representation of what you can see in your head is better than none!
Download Your Storyboard Template
Download Your Free Storyboard Template Today
Ready to take your video production to the next level? Get your hands on our free storyboard template and start planning your project like a pro. It’s quick, simple, and it’s yours to keep.
At Nomadic UK, we’re here to support your creative journey from start to finish. If you need help bringing your storyboard to life with professional production, editing, or any other video services, feel free to get in touch. We’d love to help you create something amazing!
