Storyboard Artist Legal, Social & Cultural Professionals
SaveWhat Does a {{ profession.preferred_title|title }} Do?
Storyboard artists draw out the scenes of a motion picture or television series according to the script in order to see what will be possible during production. They work together with the producer and video and motion picture director.
Resource recommendations may include affiliate links. Learn more
Where Do I Start?
Film Production Process
The various development stages of making a film, such as scriptwriting, financing, shooting, editing, and distribution.
Sign up to trackReady to go deeper? Pick up to 3 skills to focus on from the list below.
These are common skills for this role. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box — use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Storyboard Artist
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
-
EssentialFilm Production Process knowledge
The various development stages of making a film, such as scriptwriting, financing, shooting, editing, and distribution.
Recommended Books
1 book -
EssentialCopyright Legislation knowledge
Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.
No book recommendations available yet.
-
EssentialGraphic Design knowledge
The techniques to create a visual representation of ideas and messages.
No book recommendations available yet.
-
EssentialPersonal Directing Styles knowledge
Understand and analyse the behaviour of specific directors.
No book recommendations available yet.
-
EssentialAdapt To Type Of Media skill
Adapt to different types of media such as television, movies, commercials, and others. Adapt work to type of media, scale of production, budget, genres within type of media, and others.
Course recommendations coming soon.
-
EssentialAnalyse A Script skill
Break down a script by analysing the dramaturgy, form, themes and structure of a script. Conduct relevant research if necessary.
Course recommendations coming soon.
-
EssentialConsult With Production Director skill
Consult with the director, producer and clients throughout the production and post-production process.
Course recommendations coming soon.
-
EssentialDevelop Creative Ideas skill
Developing new artistic concepts and creative ideas.
Course recommendations coming soon.
-
EssentialFollow Work Schedule skill
Course recommendations coming soon.
-
EssentialManage Feedback skill
Provide feedback to others. Evaluate and respond constructively and professionally to critical communication from colleagues and customers.
Course recommendations coming soon.
-
EssentialStudy Media Sources skill
Study various media sources such as broadcasts, print media, and online media in order to gather inspiration for the development of creative concepts.
Course recommendations coming soon.
-
EssentialConsult With Producer skill
Consult with a motion picture producer about requirements, deadlines, budget, and other specifications.
Course recommendations coming soon.
-
EssentialPresent Storyboard skill
Present finished storyboard to the producer and video and motion picture director. Make adaptations when necessary.
Course recommendations coming soon.
-
EssentialSelect Illustration Styles skill
Select the appropriate style, medium, and techniques of illustration in line with the needs of the project and client's requests.
Course recommendations coming soon.
-
EssentialUse Storyboards skill
Use a graphic presentation to convey, shot by shot, your creative vision and ideas on how a motion picture should look in terms of light, sound, visuals, costumes or make-up.
Course recommendations coming soon.
Optional Skills (5 of {{ profession.optional_skills|length }} displayed)
-
OptionalCameras knowledge
Types of cameras, such as single-lens reflex cameras and point-and-shoot cameras.
No book recommendations available yet.
-
OptionalMultimedia Systems knowledge
The methods, procedures and techniques pertaining to the operation of multimedia systems, usually a combination of software and hardware, presenting various types of media such as video and audio.
No book recommendations available yet.
-
OptionalIct Software Specifications knowledge
The characteristics, use and operations of various software products such as computer programmes and application software.
No book recommendations available yet.
-
OptionalPhotography knowledge
Art and practice of creating aesthetically appealing images by recording light or electromagnetic radiation.
No book recommendations available yet.
-
OptionalApply 3d Imaging Techniques skill
Implement a variety of techniques such as digital sculpting, curve modelling and 3D scanning to create, edit, preserve and use 3D images, such as point clouds, 3D vector graphic and …
Course recommendations coming soon.
-
OptionalCreate 2d Painting skill
Produce a drawing by using a range of digital tools.
Course recommendations coming soon.
-
OptionalCreate Digital Images skill
Create and process two-dimensional and three-dimensional digital images depicting animated objects or illustrating a process, using computer animation or modelling programs.
Course recommendations coming soon.
-
OptionalCreate Sketches skill
Draw sketches to prepare for a drawing or as a standalone artistic technique.
Course recommendations coming soon.
-
OptionalDesign Graphics skill
Apply a variety of visual techniques in order to design graphic material. Combine graphical elements to communicate concepts and ideas.
Course recommendations coming soon.
-
OptionalDevelop Animations skill
Design and develop visual animations using creativity and computer skills. Make objects or characters appear lifelike by manipulating light, colour, texture, shadow, and transparency, or manipulating static images to give …
Course recommendations coming soon.
-
OptionalManage Budgets skill
Plan, monitor and report on the budget.
Course recommendations coming soon.
-
OptionalPerform Image Editing skill
Edit various types of images such as analogue and digital photographs or illustrations.
Course recommendations coming soon.
-
OptionalUse Digital Illustration Techniques skill
Create drawings using digital illustration programmes and techniques.
Course recommendations coming soon.
-
OptionalCreate Animated Narratives skill
Develop animated narrative sequences and story lines, using computer software and hand drawing techniques.
Course recommendations coming soon.
-
OptionalCreate Original Drawings skill
Create original drawings, based on texts, thorough research and discussion with authors, journalists and specialists.
Course recommendations coming soon.
-
OptionalUse Traditional Illustration Techniques skill
Create drawings using traditional illustration techniques such as watercolour, pen and ink, airbrush art, oil painting, pastels, wood engraving, and linoleum cuts.
Course recommendations coming soon.
-
OptionalWork With Playwrights skill
Work with writers through workshops or script development schemes.
Course recommendations coming soon.