Storyboard

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/storyboard

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the formalization period?Early 1930s
2. What is the pioneering studio?Walt Disney Productions
3. Why did Disney use storyboards in the 1930s?Disney used storyboards to plan every scene, so the whole team could see the picture and avoid mistakes.
4. How do storyboards help people make movies?Storyboards let directors, animators, and other workers see the plan, talk about it, and fix problems early, saving time and money.

Pre-visualization: The process of creating visual representations of a planned sequence or scene before production begins.
Sequential Art: Art forms that present images in a specific order to tell a story or convey information.
Annotations: Explanatory notes or comments added to a drawing or text to provide additional information.
Cinematography: The art and science of motion-picture photography, including camera placement and movement.