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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
Balancing Artistry and Automation: Achieving Creativity with AI in Storyboarding
In this article, we will discuss the importance of striking a balance between artistic expression and AI automation in the storyboarding process. We explore how artists like you can embrace AI technologies...