How to Save Money on Your Next Project by Hiring a Freelance Storyboard Artist

If you're looking to save money on your next project, you might consider hiring a freelance storyboard artist. Storyboarding is the process of creating a sequence of images that represent the story,...

Interview With Renee Reeser Zelnick

The name “Renee” means “renaissance”.  There’s not a better word to describe Renee Reeser.  In addition to being one of the most respected and sought after storyboard artists, she’s a multi-faceted creative powerhouse and...
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15 of our Favorite Blogs Every Storyboard Artist Should Follow

15 Blogs That Are A Must Follow If You're A Storyboard Artist It's always good to get new ideas now-and-then to give you a push when you're a little low on new ideas, especially as...

The Impact of Virtual Production on Storyboarding Practices

Virtual production has revolutionized the film industry, transforming the way movies and TV shows are created. This cutting-edge technology has not only changed how we shoot scenes but has also significantly impacted...

The Big Picture: Portfolio Submissions & Omissions

There was once a time when you had to explain what a storyboard artist was. This was back in the pre-digital days of paper and markers when most assignments were performed in-house. Fax machines...

A Conversation with Charles Ratteray on Art, Life and Storytelling

With film credits as diverse as Captain America, CHIPS, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and The Chronicles of Riddick; TV credits including Breaking Bad, True Blood, Louie on FX; and countless commercials, music videos and video games such as...

How to Find and Hire a Storyboard Artist

How to Find and Hire a Top Storyboard Artist for Your Next Project When it comes to finding and hiring a storyboard artist for your project, you want to ensure that you're getting the best...

How to Negotiate a Project Rate as a Storyboard Artist

Certain aspects of being a professional illustrator or storyboard artist are more challenging than others. One of the biggest challenges artists-for-hire face is their pricing structure. The age-old dilemma of not wanting to price...

Animatics Artists: The Architects of Visual Narrative in Film, Gaming, and Commercial Media

Dynamic storyboards infused with motion, timing, and audio—animatics serve as blueprints for visual storytelling across industries. These pre-visualization tools bridge static storyboards and final production, offering directors, game developers, and advertisers a...
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Why Using Storyboards Are Essential for Pre-Production

The Role of Storyboards in Visual Storytelling Storyboards are more than just artistic sketches; they are a crucial element in the pre-production process of filmmaking and animation. These visual...