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...

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...

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 to Land a Storyboard Artist Job with No Experience

Even Without Experience, You Can Get A Job As A Storyboard Artist If you're a storyboard artist, then you already know that you have the talent and skill necessary to tell a story with pictures....

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...

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...
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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...
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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...

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...
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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...