Storyboard
A storyboard turns the shot list into pictures. Each frame shows the intended composition, framing, subject pose, and camera angle for one shot, often with a short caption. Storyboards are common in commercial, fashion editorial, and film stills work where the client needs to approve the look before production. They sit between the moodboard (overall mood) and the shot list (individual deliverables).
Example
A music video shoot might storyboard 24 frames, one per planned setup, with rough sketches of the model's pose and the camera position relative to the light source.
Where it fits in a photoshoot workflow
Use the related entries below to see how storyboard connects to the rest of the production process. ShootVision is a single workspace that turns each of these glossary concepts into something you can build, share, and reuse.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a storyboard in photography?
- A storyboard is a sequence of sketches or reference frames showing the planned composition of each shot. Photographers and directors use storyboards to visualise the shoot before the day.
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