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...

Sean Chen Discusses the Art of Comics

We have seen the impact of comicbook characters cross over into multiple faucets on the entertainment industry; from action figures, video games, merchandise, and movies, these hero/ines have been a part of our lives since the 1930s and the continued commercial success tells us our heroes aren’t going anywhere anytime soon.

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...

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...

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...
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Complete Guide To Animatics

5 Steps to Creating Animatics for Your Next Project Animatics: What Are They?  The next step after you’ve created a storyboard is to turn it into an animatic. But what exactly are animatics? Animatics are videos that play...

Benefits of Working with a Talent Agency vs. Working with a Talent Manager

A Detailed Explainer On How To Differentiate Between A Talent Agent And A Talent Manager What Is A Talent Agent? A talent agent usually acts as the representative of an artist. They usually have the power...

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...
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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...