Storyboarding for Animation: How to Illustrate and Design for Successful Motion

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Free Online Course: Storyboarding for Animation: How to Illustrate and Design for Successful Motion provided by Skillshare is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Storyboarding for Animation: How to Illustrate and Design for Successful Motion is taught by Sarah Beth Morgan.

Overview
  • Learn to create vibrant, dynamic storyboards that will translate your illustrations seamlessly into animation!

    In this easy-to-follow class, freelance art director, illustrator, and motion designer Sarah Beth Morgan shares her tried-and-true process for crafting a creative brief any client would be excited to receive. With a focus on storyboarding and illustration with an animated project in mind, lessons include:

    • Developing a beautiful mood board with a clear point of view
    • Taking an idea from brainstorm to style frame
    • What to consider when choosing color for animation
    • Essential tips for building storyboards that bring your idea to life

    Whether you’re a veteran of the freelance world who wants to maintain a competitive edge or newly freelancing and want to develop a strong creative planning foundation, Sarah Beth’s actionable and clear demonstrations will take your briefs to the next level. With each lesson a step in the process, you’ll be able to take your concept from amorphous idea to clear storyboard in no time, and learn essential skills for creative planning success.

Syllabus
    • Introduction
    • The Power of Planning
    • Kicking Off Your Project
    • Brainstorming Your Concept
    • Pulling References
    • Moodboarding Your Style Directions
    • Storyboard: Planning the Narrative
    • Storyboard: Sketching the Action
    • Styleframe: Designing a Scene
    • Styleframe: Adding Color and Detail
    • Polishing Your Treatment
    • Final Thoughts
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