Story boarding & Animatics Course

Become a Certified Storyboard & Previsualization Artist and master the storytelling process behind every animation, film, or video project. Learn how to plan, sketch, and sequence scenes with proper timing, composition, and visual clarity—bringing scripts to life before production begins.

Key Highlights

Live Classes by Professional Storyboard Artists & Film Directors

60+ Hours of Instructor-Led + Self-Paced Learning

10+ Storyboarding Projects for Animation, Ads, and Short Films

Tools: Storyboard Pro, Photoshop, Blender Grease Pencil, Canva, Boords

About the Storyboarding & Animatics Course Overview

This course focuses on the pre-production phase of visual storytelling. Whether you’re in animation, video production, advertising, or game design, strong storyboarding and animatic skills are crucial for translating ideas into compelling visual plans.

What Courses Will This Program Offer?

Structured into 8 focused modules, this course builds your abilities to conceptualize and organize narratives visually and effectively.

 

Course Curriculum

Online Instructor-led Interactive Sessions:

  • Course 1: Introduction to Storyboarding & Visual Narrative

  • Course 2: Understanding Film Language – Shots, Angles & Composition

  • Course 3: Sketching Poses, Expressions & Key Actions

  • Course 4: Scene Breakdown & Timing Techniques

  • Course 5: Creating Sequential Boards from Script

  • Course 6: Designing Camera Movements in Storyboards

  • Course 7: Building Animatics with Sound & Rough Timing

  • Course 8: Pitching, Revisions, and Team Collaboration

  • Capstone Project: Create a Full Storyboard + Animatic for an Original Short Scene

What Skills Will You Master in This Course?

By completing this course, you’ll be able to professionally visualize scripts, plan animations, and collaborate with production teams:

  • Story Beat Breakdown & Scene Planning

  • Camera Shot Framing & Angle Variety

  • Character Blocking & Action Staging

  • Thumbnail Sketching for Speed & Clarity

  • Storyboard Panel Composition

  • Scene Transitions & Flow

  • Dialogue Timing & Lip-Sync Planning

  • Rough Sound Design Integration

  • Animatic Timing & Editing Basics

  • Professional Presentation of Storyboards

Why Pursue a Career in Storyboarding & Animatics?

Storyboarding is a foundational skill in animation, film, gaming, advertising, and content creation. Previsualization roles are in high demand as studios and creators look to streamline production and reduce post-production costs. Storyboard artists are crucial to visual storytelling teams worldwide.

What Does a Storyboard Artist or Animatic Editor Do?
  • Translate scripts into visual panels

  • Define camera moves, pacing, and character actions

  • Create rough versions of scenes (animatics) with timing and audio

  • Collaborate with directors, writers, and editors for visual alignment

  • Prepare materials for pitch decks, commercials, games, and films

Within 2–3 months, you’ll be portfolio-ready for roles like Storyboard Artist, Animatic Editor, Previs Artist, or Visual Designer.

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Skills Covered in This Course

  • Storyboarding for Animation & Film
  • Visual Storytelling Principles
  • Shot Types (CU, LS, OTS, POV, etc.)
  • Sketching Dynamic Poses & Actions
  • Sequential Art & Pacing
  • Scene Transitions & Continuity
  • Rule of Thirds & Framing Techniques
  • Storyboard Timing Sheets
  • Working from Scripts & Voiceovers
  • Panel Numbering & Notations
  • Camera Movement Indication (Zoom, Pan, Tilt)
  • Layering Background, Foreground, Characters
  • Expressing Emotion Through Composition
  • Blocking & Staging Techniques
  • Creating Animatics with Voice, FX, and Music
  • Rough Editing in After Effects or Premiere Pro
  • Sound Syncing for Previz
  • Grease Pencil in Blender for 2D Animatics
  • Boords & Storyboard Pro Workflow
  • Photoshop-Based Storyboarding Techniques
  • Revisions & Collaborative Feedback
  • Client Pitching Techniques
  • Scene Breakdown for Budgeting & Production
  • Working with Directors & Creative Teams
  • Building a Storyboard Portfolio
  • Best Practices for Freelancers & Studio Work
  • Optimizing Panels for Motion Designers
  • Creating Storyboards for Games or Ads
  • Time Estimation & Frame Count Planning
  • Deliverables for Animation & Post Teams
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