Storyboarding and PreProduction
iDesign Lab Workshop
October 7, 2013
What is a storyboard?
A storyboard is like a map for your video
production.
It outlines what you want the viewer to see, and
what is going on in each shot.
Why is this important?
● Planning complete coverage
● Save time (and money)
● Efficiency
Basic Camera Shots &
Abbreviations
EWS/ VWS Extremely Wide Shots/
Very Wide Shots
WS - Wide shot
MS - Mid Shot
Basic Camera Shots &
Abbreviations
MCU - Medium
Close-Up
CU - Close-Up
ECU - Extreme CloseUp
Basic Camera Shots &
Abbreviations
Two-shot - When two people are in the shot
OTS - Over-The-Shoulder
Inserts - Smaller details
Basic Camera Angles
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Bird’s Eye (Very High)
High Shot
Low Shot
Extremely Low Shot
Canted
Basic Camera Movement
● Zoom
○ Moving closer or further through the lens
● Pan
○ Pivot on Horizontal Axis
● Tilt
○ Pivot on Vertical Axis
● Tracking
○ Whole Camera Following
● Dolly-In/Out
○ Whole Camera Moving Closer or Further
Shot List
What is a shot list?
It’s a way of organizing all of your shots in an
efficient manner.
● Where? - Location
● Who? - Actors
● How? - Camera Shots