ABSTRACT
Live-action and animation storyboards differ dramatically from one another. Live-action storyboards provide notes for camera angles, rough blocking for the actors, and the general setup for each shot. The figures on the storyboards do not represent specific actors since the casting may not yet be set. The board artist will roughly block the characters’ performances without making detailed breakdowns of the action. Arrows are used to indicate a character’s motion in the shot. A lengthy description of the action within the scene often appears beneath each panel. One or two panels suffice for each shot unless the camera is in motion. Live-action storyboards are used by directors, art directors, and cinematographers as a rough guide for the film’s staging.
