Directing Characters in Storyboarding

Dive into the role of a story artist, shaping character entrances, surprise revelations, and camera placement

22. 7. - 2. 8. 2024
12 / 12 artists
English
10 Days
intermediate to advanced
Litomysl, Czech Republic

200€

per artist


1100€

per artist

Registration Closed
* Discounted price for Czech artists after a deduction of 82% from government funds.
** Price applies to all non-Czech artists without funding opportunities from the Czech Government.
21% VAT is deductible for VAT payers in the EU.

Embark on a captivating journey into the world of visual storytelling with our Directing Characters & Storyboarding Lab. Uncover the art of presenting information in visually compelling ways, as you master the strategic decisions that breathe life into scenes.

Dive into the role of a story artist, shaping character entrances, surprise revelations, and camera placement. Gain insights on infusing excitement into your drawings and bringing scenes to life, all while delving into the psychology of character thinking.

This lab transforms storyboarding into a form of directing, emphasizing the creation of comprehensive sequences that showcase a deep understanding of characters and their motivations.

On Completion of This Lab, You Will

  • Get a sense of the art of storyboarding as a form of directing characters
  • Conveying character personalities and motivations through visual actions
  • Implying mood through camera techniques
  • Achieving convincing camera movement
  • End up with scenes introducing your characters potentially used for your project teaser

 

Lab Description

Storyboarding is the art of revealing information in the most visually interesting way possible.
  • As a story artist, you get to decide how and when the character enters, how to reveal the surprise, how to trick the audience, where to place the camera and what to look at.
  • How do you get the most interest out of a scene? what can you find in an assignment to make yourself excited to draw it? what makes the scene come to life? where do you put the camera? how and when do you move the camera? how can you make dialogue more interesting? what are the characters thinking?
  • Storyboarding is a form of directing. As a board artist, your role involves presenting comprehensive sequences for the director’s consideration. It requires a deep understanding of the characters, enabling you to convey their personalities and motivations through visual actions. The objective is not solely to create aesthetically pleasing images; rather, it involves a broader focus on storytelling and character development.


What you learn

In this course you will learn and master advanced work with Adobe Photoshop and SketchBook Pro storyboarding software tools.

In this course you will learn:

  • Specific digital techniques and how to combine work between these tools.
  • How to use the camera to suggest mood, how to think about shots, and how to achieve convincing camera movement in Photoshop.

A total of 80% of the course is dedicated to developing these skills, which are specified by the National Europass Centre:

  • Information literacy and data handling – information processing
  • Communication and collaboration – communication
  • Digital content creation – content creation
  • Problem solving

We’ll discuss all of this over the course, as well as learn how to imply mood with camera. I will discuss how i approach storyboarding, how i think about shots and how to achieve convincing camera movement in Photoshop. I think storyboarding is the best part of the animation process, I hope to get you excited about it as well.Tom Owens, mentor of the lab.

Who is it for

Ideal for aspiring directors, animators, illustrators, and anyone passionate about the intricacies of visual storytelling. Whether you’re a beginner or seeking to enhance your skills, this lab offers valuable insights into the art and craft of storyboarding. You will be part a team of artists, led by the mentor,  working on a project.

Prerequisite

In order to be eligible for the lab, along with your registration you need to submit:

  • Portfolio to demonstrate expertise and experience in the field of visual art
  • Motivational letter
    Emphasis on career motivation and vision for a project

Fees and Funding, Cancelation policy

Fee

Czech artists: 200€
All other artists: 1 100€

The fee covers participation in the course and includes 21% VAT (deductible for VAT payers in the EU countries and businesses outside EU). It doesn’t cover accommodation, meals, and travel.

General conditions

  • Possibility to pay in installments.
  • We advise participants to apply for scholarships for participation fees and/or travel costs in their countries, as many public film funding bodies usually support such training costs.
  • The fee covers the course fee. The fee does NOT include accommodation, board, and tuition for workshops and travel.
  • Approximate living costs during your stay in the Czech Republic:
    • Accommodation at the venue: 20 EUR / night
    • Breakfast at the hotel – 5 EUR
    • Restaurant meals between 10 – 15 EUR
    • Grocery in general – 50 EUR per person a week

Funding for Czech employees and freelancers

Czech Labour Office (Úřad práce) offers to cover up to 82% of the course fee within the so-called Digital Education Course.

Cancellation Policy

The fee of 30% off the course price applies when canceling 45 days before the start of the course into which one gets accepted.

Direct interaction
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industry
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Our Mentors

200€

per artist


1100€

per artist

Registration Closed
* Discounted price for Czech artists after a deduction of 82% from government funds.
** Price applies to all non-Czech artists without funding opportunities from the Czech Government.
21% VAT is deductible for VAT payers in the EU.
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