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...
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...
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...
6 Tips for Pitching Portfolios To Talent Agencies
Pitching Your Portfolio? Here are 6 Tips To Help You Pitch Your Portfolios To Talent Agencies
So, congratulations are certainly in order if you have made it this far. You have completed your book, and it is...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...