response to tips for creating storyboards article

 Storyboarding gives one a good idea of shot layouts in the pre-production stage of filmmaking. Storyboards should be made even if you are not a great artist. Some tips for a good storyboard are: make good use of foreground, mid ground, and background to create a sense of depth. Have some over-the-shoulder shots for dialogue scenes. Draw grids beforehand to get an idea of the camera angle and position of characters or objects. And lastly, add a bit of 3d perspective in your shots (avoid "flat staging"), this will make it look more appealing and less bland and boring.

 I hate storyboards... with a passion. That being said these are all very good, albeit very familiar, tips. I believe I read this article already last year. Some of this is news I/we already know, like the camera angle gives the character power or takes it away, and the over the shoulder shots are helpful for dialog heavy scenes.