Storyboarding Techniques Used in Successful Films and TV Shows
Storyboarding is essential to the pre-production process for films and TV shows. It involves creating a series of images representing each shot in a scene and the camera angles, movements, and other...
Recommended Tools of a Storyboard Artist
14 Recommended Tools for a Professional Storyboard Artist
“What do I use to create my storyboard?” — this is one of the most common questions we will hear from up-and-coming storyboard artists, and it is a MOST...
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 Pros & Cons Of Joining An Artist Union
The Pros
Whether you're just getting started or being a seasoned storyboard artist, you've probably come across one of the artist unions. If you haven't joined a union as yet or you're skeptical, please read...
4 Polite Ways to Say “No” to a Client Request
4 Ways To Politely Say "No" To Your Clients
As a client, has anyone ever told you "No." If so, how did it make you feel? Did it disappoint you? There are times when we need to tell our clients "no"...
Avoid These Common Mistakes When Creating Your Storyboard Portfolio
Creating a storyboard portfolio is crucial for showcasing your skills and landing jobs in the competitive storyboard industry. However, building a portfolio that truly stands out requires more than just compiling your...
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...
How to Become a Top Animation Artist
HOW TO START A CAREER IN ANIMATION
Networks such as Disney and Cartoon Network, countless other animation companies, video game designers and advertising agencies are nothing without their teams of professional animation artists. Animation...
10 Best Platforms to Find and Hire Storyboard Artists in 2025
The visual storytelling revolution continues to transform how brands communicate, with storyboarding serving as the creative foundation for films, commercials, video games, and digital content across industries. Finding skilled storyboard artists who...
Virtual Reality Goes Mainstream in 2016
It’s safe to say that 2016 is turning out to be a popular year for virtual reality. From video games to music festivals (ie. Coachella 2016) we’ve seen VR transform from a gamers-only interest...