The document discusses storyboards and their purpose in film pre-production. It explains that storyboards are drawings of each planned shot accompanied by descriptions of the action and dialogue. This allows directors to make important decisions in advance, like composition, camera angles, and blocking, and essentially pre-edit the film. While storyboards don't have to be strictly followed, they provide an overall view of the story and inform the crew. However, some directors feel storyboards eliminate spontaneity that can lead to new ideas.

1. Storyboard
Pre-production
By Adam Kalabiska
A Level Media Studies

2. Storyboard
The storyboard is a drawing of each shot as planned, accompanied
by a description of the action and the dialogue for that part of the
sequence. This is done in order to save time from making tough
decisions on set such as choosing: composition, camera angle,
camera movement, actors, blocking and quality. Essentially pre-
editing the film. Film is a visual medium, written word is naturally
limited in what it can express about a visual world and therefore
storyboards are popular among directors, as they have no such
limitations. It allows for a clear overlook of the entire story and how
it functions as a whole. Storyboards don't have to be stuck to
completely, directors may simplify the action or pursue ideas which
they get on set that day. A storyboard may additionally indicate and
inform the crew on the usage of special equipment. They may also
include photos from real life locations (though this material is usually
supplied by a location scout).
Bong Joon-Ho, director responsible for unforgettable films such as
Memories of Murder (2003) and Parasite (2019), states that he
doesn't think storyboarding is necessary for making good films. He
worries that being so structured eliminates some of the magic that
comes from spontaneity on set.

7. Self-evaluation
• Better organised
• Clearer directions
• Include more instructions
• More cohesive style
• Easier to understand design
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2017