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Intro
Class Intro
Storyboard Artist, Cas Vincent
Now's your chance to master captivating cinematic composition.
Design Your Story, Frame Your Vision!
Welcome to Storyboarding By Design! Take your storytelling to the next level. Learn design fundamentals, enhance dynamic character acting, and make sequences that shine in your portfolio. Step-by-step exercises will guide you to create original work that not only builds your skills but also makes your portfolio stand out.
The goal of this course is to make intermediate storyboarding skills accessible to creatives who want to level up. It’s designed for those eager to grow not just as board artists, but as storytellers with a clear voice and vision.
Storyboarding is a role for those who live and breathe stories. It’s a multifaceted role that requires you to be a writer, a designer, an animator, and an editor all at once. As a storyboard artist, you’re part of every frame and every decision that brings a scene to life. Grab your tools and dive in to create original work filled with dramatic tension, nuanced character acting, and thoughtful direction.
Storyboarding is a role for those who live and breathe stories. It’s a multifaceted role that requires you to be a writer, a designer, an animator, and an editor all at once. As a storyboard artist, you’re part of every frame and every decision that brings a scene to life. Grab your tools and dive in to create original work filled with dramatic tension, nuanced character acting, and thoughtful direction.
Class Preview
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Chapter 06. Story-Driven Designs
1. Develop the main characters and props that will drive THE STORY
Class Perks
Special Gift from Cas Vincent
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Character Design Sheet PNG File -
Clean-up/Process MP4 Videos -
Working CSP File for Storyboarded Scene
Recommendation
Who should take this class?
Animation students aiming to create a storyboarded scene for their portfolios.
Recent graduates learning skills as they apply for their entry level positions.
Story artists looking for exercises to hone their craft and practise their skills.
Expert Storyboard Artist Cas Vincent's Portfolio
* This Portfolio includes fanart and client works.
Why Take This Class?
This course makes storyboarding more accessible than ever!
You don’t need expensive software like Storyboard Pro; any drawing program with a timeline will do.
In today’s industry, storyboard artists are often expected to wear many hats. Having a solid foundation in both story and design sets you apart. This class bridges those worlds, giving you tools that go beyond drawing panels.
Whether you finish with a polished sequence or simply work through the exercises, you’ll walk away with skills and portfolio pieces that strengthen your voice as an entertainment artist.
Get Ready for the Real-World
15 Class Exercises
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Create a Story PitchWrite a short 2-3 sentence synopsis of your story/scene. -
Gathering ReferencesGather references for your story, including clothing, locations, and other inspirations. -
Design Story CharactersCreate full body references of the character(s) within your scene.
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Timed Gesture DrawingsTime yourself with 30-60 second gesture drawings, pushing your poses as much as you can. -
Practice Character Pose DrawingsDraw your character in 3 different poses. -
Drawing Character ExpressionsDraw your character with 3 different expressions.
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Scene Composition StudiesFind and study the compositions of 5 panels from your favorite movie. -
Creating Beat BoardsCreate 5-6 main beat boards for your scene, focusing on making these your most interesting panels. -
Practice with WeightRoughly animate or sketch a character performing a simple action with an emphasis on acting with weight and movement.
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Connecting Your BeatsTake two of your beats and connect them with thumbnail panels, focusing on character acting and creating a seamless connection. -
Cleaning Up PanelsClean up 10 of your most important panels, focusing on close-up shots and key frames. -
Refining with NotationsRefine your cleaned panels with proper camera notation. -
Preparing for PortfolioExport your scene as either individual panels or as a timed storyboard sequence.
Final Product Example(s)
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1 Short Storyboarded Scene
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Portfolio-Ready Sketch Collection
Highlights
Class Highlights
Story-Driven Designs
Learn how to design with intention. Every prop, every costume, and every shape choice should serve the story you’re trying to tell. By the end of the course, your characters and worlds don’t just look good, they mean something.
Character Acting
Go beyond poses and expressions. You’ll learn how to inject life and authenticity into your characters by understanding their emotions, motivations, and inner rhythm. When your characters feel alive, your audience will feel it too.
Crafting a Scene
See how to turn a static setup into a storytelling moment. You’ll learn how to stage, compose, and light your scenes to feel dynamic, lived-in, and part of a larger narrative world. Every frame should hint at what came before and what’s about to happen next.
