Turning a Script Into Storyboard Shots | My Arbiters' Workflow

If you’re a filmmaker, director, animator, or storyboard artist trying to figure out how to storyboard a script and clearly communicate your shot ideas, this episode breaks down my complete storyboarding workflow for an animated feature. I walk through how I analyze each scene before thinking about shots, find visual references using ShotDeck, create floor plans for blocking and camera placement, build a detailed shot list, and record video walkthroughs so my remote storyboard artists understand exactly what I’m envisioning. With nearly 900 shots planned for my animated feature, I’ve developed a system designed to remove ambiguity while still giving artists room to interpret and contribute creatively. I also explain how our weekly storyboard reviews helped us develop a shared visual language and make the process faster over time. Whether you’re storyboarding animation, a short film, a feature, or a complicated live-action sequence, this workflow can help you communicate more clearly with your artists and turn the script in your head into images everyone can understand. Shot List Template: Watch the shot list template on YouTube Q&A (aka Part 2): Watch Part 2 on YouTube 🚀 Looking for a Creative Collaborator or Coach? Whether you need help launching a podcast, shaping your story, editing a video, or navigating the artist’s life—I’m here to help. ✅ Work with me 🔔 Subscribe for movie reviews, creative coaching, and mindset tools for storytellers. 📬 Want exclusive breakdowns and behind-the-scenes content? Join me on: Patreon Substack🎬 My Films The Love Market Finding Love in Bogotá The Arbiters📚 My Books Elan, Elan Master Mental Fortitude In Search of Sunrise Hollywood Dreams on a Shoestring Budget