Blog : Storyboarding Our Project

                                                                    STORYBOARD

                                                    THE STORYBOARDING PROCESS

 To begin we worked on a script on a shared word document. This took more time than I expected because every time we wrote something down, one of us would get an even better idea. This better idea we would then agree on, and we would have to restart. In addition to the dialogue, this script explained the opening, stage directions, the different camera movements and angles. We then divided this script into 4 different parts; one for each of us to sketch.

                                                                   HOW IT FLOWS 

Sofia sketched -  First two pages. From the beginning of the film opening to the doctor opening their eyes

Samantha (Me) sketched - Next three pages. From the doctor opening their eyes to Aleena winning the mafia game.

Aleena sketched-  Next two pages. From the reaction of winning the Mafia game to Samantha beginning to swim.

Amaya sketched-  The last two pages. From Samantha's death through the title sequence

                                                  ASPECTS OF OUR STORYBOARD

Throughout the film we made sure to include many different aspects such as a variety of camera angles, movements (such as pan and tilt), and shots. We wanted it to be professional and look sophisticated. We did not want it to be obviously made "by a kid". 

We included a majority of close of shots though because we wanted to emphasize each of the character's emotions. The close-up shots allow us to capture the exact mental state of the character and also allows us to have control over how the audience perceives each character. We decided that it would be a good idea to use the facial expressions as a type of foreshadowing to what is going to happen to each of these characters. 

We also used a rack focus for the "candles" scene. This is a stylistic choice we decided on because it creates suspense and shows a shift of focus in the scene. It shows that now control belongs to the person lighting the candle. The rack focus also makes the film look "cleaner" and more professional. 

We also plan on using some cool transitions such as a fade after the character dies. This will be used to not only add another stylistic element, but also to create a level of suspense.