Conceptualize and storyboard your screenplay or game

Animated sequels have become a BIG part of filmmaking.

We have always had cartoon shorts with Michey Mouse, Bugs Bunny, Tom and Jerry and Popeye! But, WINNIE THE POOH was probably the film that started a new trend...

SHREK, SHREK 2, SCHREK 3, ALADDIN, ALADDIN 2, ALADDIN 3, MULAN, MULAN 2, PETER PAN, PETER PAN 2...

You have a screenplay you would like to sell.

One problem is that most people you approach do not have the time to read it. Some people will be honest and say they haven't read it, but most will politely say it's not what they're looking for.

Having a finished screenplay is only the beginning. It's very hard to get people to read your script without paying them. Sometimes, it's a good idea to take the best five minutes of your film and produce it. Many big films were sold this way.

Professional studios and directors often storyboard their projects to get just the right look they want before showing it to others. The storyboard not only defines and visualizes the main characters. it also portrays part of the script. Storyboards.

The first step in visualizing a motion picture is the concept phase and this, unlike reading the script, enables you to show people your idea in a few minutes. During this step, the film is divided into scenes and all text and actions are mapped out in concepts, scripts and storyboards. Think of creating comic book type panels to get you idea across.

The storyboard can then be recorded on video and a preliminary version of the soundtrack can be added. This creates a whole new dimension: timing, pace and sound.

You can easily create an excellent impression of your film or game on DVD or CD-ROM or you can post it on the Internet where it can be readily viewed.

The people who do not have time to read your script will certainly have a few minutes to watch what you have. And this might just be the ticket to financing, funding or selling your idea.

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