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A storyboard is a visual representation of a film, animation, video game, or interactive media project. It is a sequence of drawings or images, typically with accompanying text, that outlines the shots, camera angles, character actions, and dialogue. Storyboards serve as a blueprint for the production process, allowing the creative team to visualize the narrative and plan the execution of each scene.

The creation of a storyboard usually begins with a script. From the script, individual scenes are broken down into shots, and for each shot, a rough sketch is created. These sketches capture the key visual elements, such as the framing of the shot, the position and movement of characters, and important props or set pieces. Annotations alongside the images provide further details, including camera movement (e.g., pan, zoom), sound cues, and dialogue.

Storyboards are invaluable tools for communication. They enable directors, cinematographers, editors, and other crew members to have a shared understanding of the project's visual direction before filming or animation begins. This pre-visualization helps to identify potential problems, refine creative ideas, and streamline the production workflow, ultimately saving time and resources. Different styles of storyboarding exist, ranging from simple thumbnail sketches to detailed, fully rendered panels, depending on the complexity and needs of the project. They are a fundamental step in bringing a story from concept to screen.