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...

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...

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...

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...
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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...

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...

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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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.

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...