Story Tip: What It Takes To Be A Story Artist
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ค. 2024
- What does it take to become a Story Artist? Veteran director and storyboard artist Sergio Paez shares some tips on how to break into the entertainment industry as a Story Artist.
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If it's uncertain and scary, that's where you NEED to go! I'm loving this passion!
The work you guys do at storyboardart is top tier. It's been helping me along a lot, and I really appreciate this video! I'll come back to it whenever I'm feeling a little discouraged. Thank you so much, Sergio and co!
i love listening to you while working on my boards. It really helps to stay focus and remind myself of how much I want this
Same here :)
Thanks for the words of encouragement Sergio. I just did my first story test and I'm feeling nervous about it
Good luck to you! I hope you get it!!
This is really encouraging. I am a freelance writer (non fiction essays, short film, and children's picture books) and illustrator, but I have always been drawn to filmmaking and visual storytelling, and I want to direct film one day. I spend most of my time as a stay at home mom, so I am in a good position to manipulate my time as I wish. Right now my goals are to storyboard my own real life stories or stories I have written. Do storyboard artists ever hop over to directing film? Thanks so much! I am going to check out your course.
I wish I had you as teacher Story Artist. I hope I can be such a Story Artist for my students.
This is an overall amazing video! Thank you for the knowledge, advice and tips (+the amazing story art ) I'm definitely coming back for more.
Inspiring stuff! Thanks, Sergio. Love coming here to pick up skills and motivation for the storyboarding journey.
Very helpful Story Artist tips video Sergio!
Thank you for giving me hope. I needed this so much.
I'm just now discovering this video because I'm interested in storyboarding and graphic novels and I have to say that this video was very encouraging to hear. Thank you so much for creating this video and helping me mentally get back on track with my dream.
Still with it. All that hard work will pay off!
Wow, what a inspiring story. So true!
What a brilliant speech! I will follow your rules, Thank you so much once again!!!
WOW, i found your video just at the right time ! Thankyou for your sincerity of sharing such a wonderful insight about story board artist
You are welcome buddy. Good luck on your projects!
Great video :D Thanks for the tips man. I hope to make something of my art some day.
I love Michelangelo too.
And your tips is so helpful. :)
Thank u for d motivation.
thank you!
U know the god damm pulse .. So well said.. Thank a ton much love I am in the exact position of what u exactly said.. FEAR !! and how u over come it
Thank you so much
Thank u very much!
Nice experience.
what would be the best answer for the people who wish to do this professionally, but aren't able to get a degree? Would it be worth it anyways to submit a resume and portfolio to places like Pixar and Disney even without proof of experience?
Your portfolio is what matters. I know many artists who do not have a formal degree and are working pros and amazing story artists. What you need is to build your skills and show samples of quality work in your portfolio. You can check out our platform for more info on courses and resources, but there are many great options out there to learn from. For starters, grab a sketchbook and draw everyday. I repeat-draw EVERYDAY. Draw every waking minute of your life. This is the easiest and best thing you can do right now to improve your skills. Later you can focus your skills by doing scriptwork and pro exercises. For more info check out the Mentorship program we offer. Being a pro artist is very real and possible! Go for it!
Storyboarding skills are utilized by more than just Disney and Pixar.
Having come across this video is so reassuring. I've just left my job using my savings to take time out to dedicate my time to honing my skills and working towards becoming a storyboard artist/ concept character designer. I'm absolutely terrified taking that step but this video has really nailed in that I'm doing the right thing 🙂
How awesome, good on you! To become a storyboard artist you will need to focus solely on that so you will need to choose whether you like to create character designs or storyboards more. I feel there is more career growth on the storyboard side but do your own research and decide for yourself. Contact us directly if you need a guide to help you through it. Good luck!🙏
@@StoryboardArt Thank you. yeah I'm just stating off with building skills in all areas I can and learning in and outs of it all then take it from there and hopefully get some internships to help. I just know I have so many ideas, stories and worlds I want to share with people. I really appreciate that, I most likely will at some point with plenty of questions aha 😅
thank you
Any idea when the next course starts?
I really want to get into being a storyboard artist, it is a position that I find my mind works in when I do normal illustrations I just don’t know where to really begin.
Getting started is one of the hardest things to do. If you're already thinking about the story you want to tell when doing your normal illustrations, then you are heading in the right direction. To move beyond that, there are a few things you can do.
The first, I would say, is to keep drawing and learning as much as you can. There are a lot of great books out there that teach you concepts such as shot selection, lenses, perspective, etc. to help you learn about what techniques are used to drive the story (we have one called "Professional Storyboarding: Rules of Thumb"). You can also analyze films and board what you see to look at why it works. What are the shot selections they are doing, how is the pacing matching the flow of the story, etc.
There are also online courses that you can take to learn these concepts and apply them directly. Right now, we have the Visual Story Course running, which is a free course that takes you through several concepts from creating boards to animatics, etc. Each has an assignment that you can work on and post in our community for feedback. You can join that by heading over to www.visualstorycourse.com/.
The other thing is to find a community that you can talk to and get your questions answered. Discord is a great place to find other like-minded artists who share the same passion for story. We have a robust community which you can join at bit.ly/StoryboardArtDiscord. Other artists and conventions such as lightbox also have servers, so I would definitely explore these places if you can. Building a network is important, and this is a great way to get started.
I hope these tips help. Good luck with your work and we look forward to seeing how things progress.
So so nice
I’m 23… and I was just thinking to become a story artist… or be in animation…
Story all the way!
Thanks for the tips, helping me a lot, can u refer some storyboard books or links for animatics references please??
You got it. Check out these references here: storyboardart.org/books/ . For animatics check out the www.visualstorycourse.com where we go through animatic exercises.
hi! i'm about to head off to art school, which is very very exciting. i am not sure if i want to focus on concept art or storyboarding yet, so i'm going to school to focus on a strong illustration, drawing, and storytelling background. what are some resources or exercises i can do to continue to push my storytelling skills to prepare to enter the animation industry? are there any tips or things to keep in mind throughout my education?
as a side note- do you notice a difference between which schools people went to? like when you're working at studios, do you see trends, does the school matter? i am deciding between two schools right now and weighing a whole bunch of different factors. would love to hear your two cents!!
Is there a position somewhere in between storyboard artist and concept art? Or which, would you suggest to focus on first? it is very hard for me to pick between the two
Yup your are going to have to pick one discipline only. Traditional concept art has a big design focus creating locations, props, costumes, weapons etc and does not necessary focus on story ideas or staging. You can do story type concept sketches for film. These would be more keyframe type images rendered out tighter than your traditional storyboard. This is used for commercials and live action film. Recently the trend seems to be going to more animatics and previz. In this case I suggest you continue to work on your drawing skills but have a storytelling focus in what every illustration you do. Good luck!
Thinking about becoming a storyboard artist but I don't know how to effectively practice. I also need to get reduce my procrastination.
Hi TJ,
Sorry about the delayed response. Effective practice is always difficult. It's always best to make sure you have your fundamentals in check. Working on perspective, gestures, etc. There's plently of sites, such as bodies in motion or line of action that has models to study from, but also try and do some life drawing.
In terms of the storytelling side of things, keep studying film. Become an active watcher to really see why a scene does or doesn't resonate with you. How do the compositions look? How does the staging shift? etc.
As you do this more and more you'll start to get a better sense of how it all works and, more importantly, a better understanding of what you can do to push your boards.
Hope this helps!
-Chad
Hello, I'm a fresh Graduate from art school and I'm trying to get my foot in the door with storyboarding and I have a couple more questions when applying. I know with concept art many people recommend creating a portfolio curated for the studio in mind. Is this the same case with storyboarding jobs as well? When you started did you also work with other peoples scripts or did you create your own? I'm also wondering what you recommend on the amount of time spent per portfolio. Sorry for the question block but thank you for posting this video it was extremely helpful! I really love your work and advice.
These are all good questions. Yes it is a good idea to tailor your work to the studio you want to apply to. You would want to send action storyboards to studios doing action shows for example. You can put samples from scripts from others or stories of your own. A combination of both is a good idea. Pick your best stuff that shows a representation of your style and storytelling. You can always go back and improve on it. You will want to put a portfolio together with any work you currently have. If you are just starting it may take 3-6 months to create professional samples and story sequences to include them in your portfolio.
The portfolio does not have to be that big, just enough to show samples of your work. Just be sure to have a variety of samples from dramatic to comedy tailored to the studio you are apply to. Another tip is to not put too many story panels on one page 6-9 pages max. Less panels per page is even better so we can see your panels large enough and appreciate the composition and drawing skills.
Good luck!
StoryboardArt Thankyou for the tips ^^
6:02 lmao
Like, sometimes i get feedback
And like yeah thats totally fine i want to improve and see if i made any mistakes
But if it’s feedback about THAT one thing i was so proud of
I do not know whether to actually do something with that feedback or just be happy with my crap x)
It was with this one guy on discord
And then he pointed out what was wrong: basically everything
And then he made a drawing
Of how he would’ve done it
And that stings 😂
So i chose just to be happy lol
[ When he says SAVINGS, he means a high yield savings account.]
That's probably good advice in any field....what are your thoughts on Roth IRAs?
@@StoryboardArt If it takes' 5 years to touch it, penalty free, and at 59 1/2 years old' ; Q: Why Roth IRA if it wasn't discussed? And if it was discussed, where in the AMV?
It wasn't discussed in the video. Just wondering in general for long term. But I had to go back and watch in terms of the video, and yes, save up to make sure you can make it while searching for work or between jobs. And thanks for the feedback on the long term savings! @@sandrahart6195
the video have wrong title ...it should be Art career advice or something , i see none of Story technical stuff !
telling people they have to sacrifice their life to be a good storyboarder is not good advice.
I agree. All that does is propagates the toxic crunch culture that is already plaguing the arts. You need to push yourself, anything worthwhile will require a great deal effort, but being so focused on ones art to work weekends AND nights, to not even have time for a relationship, etc, etc, that's no way to live.
@@NineTailedFate agreed!
Apparently, you have selective hearing. Listen to the WHOLE VIDEO before commenting.
Do not follow this advices! This are terrible advices , how can you tell ppl to sacrifice their relationship for a job position? This is the contrary to what really art means on a philosophical level
We are not advocating to sacrifice your relationship for a job position. Quite the opposite. It is very important to have that work/life balance to make sure that you don't burn yourself out. However, if you are passionate and love the work that you do, you are going to want to find ways to improve and grow.
Calm tf down. You clearly haven't gotten much experiences yet.
Your 20s are extremely important and always remember, people come and go. If you are just mad behind some girl, she'll take your energy and time away and even after that, there's not really much guaranty that she'll stay in your life.
You'll have nothing but regret. At least your career will keep you stable. & through it, you can find a likeminded, better person for you.
There's always a compromise. & Focusing on career and life, and building yourself will pay off much more than focusing on a person.
great!
how many panel peer scene have to do it, i hear 100 but i think is to much, i think if you cant resume in 20 panels one scene you have to find another job. the waste of time on 100 panels its huge
Good question. The amount of panels is dependant on the job/project your doing. Some scenes can be told in just a few panels, wheras other may take hundreds (such as action scenes, etc).
It's especially true for animation as you are also the actor, which is going to require additional panels to get the actions across.
Though it can vary, most portfolio pieces I've encountered tend to average to around 120 panels.
This is why it important to keep learning so you can develop a good shorthand. If your boards are loose and only take a few minutes per panel, but the story is clear, then it's more successful than ones that are tightly rendered but the story point is not resolved.
Hope this helps :)
~Chad
@@StoryboardArt Thankyou Chad for your time, yes its very helpfull your anser. I love you man.
@@StoryboardArt can i send you a storyboard to some advice for me?
@@lotariosere8393 You can send us a piece of work to review at story@storyboardart.org for us to take a look (may take a bit as a heads up). However, we also recommend, if you haven't already to hop into our discord. storyboardart.org/forums/ We have some mentors there that will take a look as well as others in the storytelling community that may be able to give you some good advice as well :).