Among the most useful tools in the production of any TV show or film is the storyboard, which is the visual blueprint of a project before it is shot. The director's vision is illustrated in the manner of a comic strip and handed on to the crew for purposes of budgeting, design, and communication.

Storyboards: Motion in Art 3/e is an in depth look at the production and business of storyboards. Using exercises, real-life examples of working in the entertainment industry, interviews with people in the industry, and sample storyboard drawing, this book will teach you how to:

• Develop and Improve your boards
• Work with directors
• Develop your resume and your portfolio
• Market your talent
• Create and improve a storyboard using computers

Packed full of practical industry information and examples, this book will help the reader improve their skills to either land their first assignment or advance their career.

• What Are Storyboards
• Getting Started
  • Getting Started
  • What It Takes to be a Storyboard Artist
  • Education
  • Materials
  • Benefits to Production
• The Art of Storyboarding
  • Drawing Quick Thumbnail Storyboards
  • Sketching Perspective
  • Final Storyboard Art and Clean Up
  • Storyboard Coloring
  • Presentation Boards versus Production Boards
  • Live-Action Boards
  • Animation Boards
  • Gaming and Multi-Media Boards
  • Live Event and Theme Park Boards
  • Laser Show Boards
  • Comps
  • Animatics
  • Previz
  • Styles
  • Directing Shots
  • Working With Directors
  • Screen Direction
  • Staging & Composition
  • References and Research
  • Illustrated Camera Techniques
  • Numbering
  • Contrast and Mood
  • Special Effects
  • Conceptual Illustration
  • Computers and Software
  • Tricks of the Trade
  • Presentation and Delivery
• The Business of Storyboarding
  • Resumes
  • Portfolios
  • Education and Skills
  • How I Got Started
  • Who Hires Storyboard Artists
  • Finding A Job
  • Prepping For Each Job
  • How Productions Work
  • What Producers Look For
  • Pricing
  • Estimating
  • Billing Practices
  • Licensing
  • Trade Practices
  • Format
  • Agents and Artists Reps
  • Unions
  • Business Aspects
• Interviews
  • Alex Saviuk - Storyboard/Comic Book Artist
  • Mark Moore - ILM Vice President and Senior Executive in Charge of Production and previous Storyboard Artist
  • Sean Cushing
  • Tim Burgard
  • Lyle Grant
  • Jeff Dates
• Exercises
  • Exercise 1
  • Exercise 2
  • Exercise 3
  • Exercise 4
  • Exercise 5
  • Exercise 6
  • Exercise 7
• Experiment
  • Experiment
• Appendices
  • Forms
  • Reference Books
  • Amaking Of@ Books
  • Aart Of@ Books
  • Special Effects
  • The Screenplay
  • Animation
  • Online References
  • Reference Books
  • Storyboarding/Directing
  • Marketing
  • Architecture And Interiors
  • Periodicals
  • Resource Guides
• Storyboard Samples, Glossary