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The Evolution of Storyboarding: From Paper to Digital

Storyboarding, a vital component of visual storytelling, has its roots firmly planted in the film industry. From the early days of Walt Disney Studios to modern-day blockbusters, storyboards have been crucial for...
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The Art of Visual Storytelling: How Storyboards Drive the Narrative

Introduction to Visual Storytelling Visual storytelling is a compelling art form, harmonizing images and ideas to narrate stories. This blend of visuals and narrative has...

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...
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7 In-Demand Job Opportunities in Animation

With the popularity rise of animation, graphics effects and animation have permeated far more than movies. We're witnessing an incredible demand for skilled animators in gaming, online learning,...

7 Common Mistakes To Avoid When Looking For An Artist’s Agent

Do you want to draw for a living? I am the first person to advocate anyone taking on a creative career. However, if you want to make money at it, expanding your professional creative side...

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...

4 Steps to Becoming a Storyboard Artist

Television shows, video games, advertisements, and movies all use vivid and visually impactful stories to engage their audience. To develop effective visual content, production companies employ storyboard artists at the beginning phases of the...
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What is a Storyboard Artist?

In the world of visual storytelling, where every scene and shot plays a crucial role in conveying emotions and narratives, the role of a storyboard artist shines bright. A storyboard artist is...

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"...

How Color Works in the Storyboard and Cartoon Industry? 

Did you know that the human eye can distinguish 10 million colors? That's quite impressive, isn't it? Many centuries ago, color helped ancient people to distinguish and identify information, but now humanity...