Storyboard & Script software

Jeff Donald · November 18th, 2002, 04:00 PM

PowerProduction Software has released a new version of StoryBoard Quick today http://www.powerproduction.com/ It works with both Windows and OS X

Jeff

Rob Moreno · November 18th, 2002, 11:49 PM

I came across this storyboard software on the net yesterday. It seems pretty basic, but it is FREE. And it's available for Mac (X and 9) and PC.

http://www.atomiclearning.com/freestoryboard.shtml

Bryan Johannes Onel · November 19th, 2002, 06:29 AM

Heya,

For script writing i like to use Final Draft 6, and for my storyboarding i like to use 3D Studio Max 5. I like to do my storyboards in 3d and animate them because it gives me 100% control over the image, including lighting, focal lenght, depth of field, motion blur, camera movement, set building and much more.

Rob Lohman · November 19th, 2002, 10:41 AM

Hey Bryan!

That's actually not a bad idea at all... Maybe I should get my
LightWave out of the closet again. Hmmm.. interesting!

Thanks!

Bryan Johannes Onel · November 19th, 2002, 02:23 PM

Hey Rob!

Yeah would be a good idea to give it a spin. You should look into other packages too though for this kind of work. For example Lightwave is a good package altough i find it a bit too clumsy, and especially for pre-viz character work. For that reason i went with Max, Max 5 has Character Studio 3 built in so you can easily add characters in the scene and make them move around real easy. I'm busy developing my whole short in 3d right now as we speak, if your interested i could try and put those movies up on my site so you guys could see the progress? I'd be happy to do it for you guys. www.50yearsandamoment.tk for the link BTW.

C ya!

Rob Lohman · November 20th, 2002, 02:18 AM

I think that would be very interesting indeed. Put em up! And you'll
probably get some feedback from some people as well.

Good luck!

Bryan Johannes Onel · November 20th, 2002, 11:50 AM

Heya,

Actually i haven't modeled much in 3d now, im putting some sketches on paper. I was busy sketching a house today :-). Here are two files.... (one contains the rough sketch and one contains some details).

http://www.50yearsandamoment.isgreat.tv/temp/house%20sketch1.jpg

http://www.50yearsandamoment.isgreat.tv/temp/Window, pillar, balconydoor.jpg

The site does give an error but just press the button at the bottom of the error page and it will take you to the pic!

Bryan Johannes Onel · November 20th, 2002, 01:59 PM

*nm*

Joe Carney · November 21st, 2002, 07:24 PM

Poser is popular among some folks. Much easier to master than a full blown 3D animation app. If full blown, the get Animation Master, one of the best 3d character animation programs on earth.

http://www.hash.com Animation master
http://www.curiouslabs.com Poser 5

Stewart McDonald · June 24th, 2003, 07:27 AM

Are there any newer storyboarding software out there now? Just thought about it recently. Wouldn't mind checking one out.

Aaron Koolen · August 14th, 2003, 10:26 PM

Revisiting this cause I'm on the look out or some software but I couldn't find any Trial version of Storyboard quick and they're one of these companies that don't return emails.

So did I miss it or does anyone know of any other location where a demo version is available?

Cheers
Aaron

Steven-Marc Couchouron · August 15th, 2003, 05:40 AM

If you're interested in 3D storyboarding and want software which is similar to Poser but truly adapted to storyboarding you really ought to try out the all new FrameForge 3D Studio.

It is very impressive. You set the stage with the included 3D characters, sets, props, place your cameras, define shots and then export your stoyboard. Every set can be saved for future use, characters can be given any specific pose, etc. You can also import your script and link locations with sets, descriptions with specific shots...

The software is a bit expensive ($349) but you can check out a demo version.

Still not as fast as storyboading with a pencil and paper, but very impressive nevertheless ! ;-)

www.frameforge3d.com

Aaron Koolen · August 15th, 2003, 04:58 PM

I'll check that out. It might not be as fast, but it will look better than my sketches ;) I think I need to take some drawing classes or something.

Aaron

Keith Loh · August 17th, 2003, 08:59 PM

For Lady X I did some very quick ones using Illustrator and a Wacom graphics tablet. My freehand drawing is pretty poor but all I wanted to get across was various fight moves. The difference between using my method and plain paper templates is that I could erase and cut and paste to save time.

Steve Franco · August 22nd, 2003, 07:13 AM

I really enjoy using Scriptware. It's a snap to learn, and after you register you can load the software onto all of your computers. I'm not sure if it is as feature packed as Final Draft, but it definitely gets the job done.

November 18th, 2002, 11:49 PM	#17
Rob Moreno Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Tokyo Posts: 102	I came across this storyboard software on the net yesterday. It seems pretty basic, but it is FREE. And it's available for Mac (X and 9) and PC. http://www.atomiclearning.com/freestoryboard.shtml __________________ Media Kobo Japan

November 19th, 2002, 06:29 AM	#18
Bryan Johannes Onel Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Amsterdam, The netherlands Posts: 71	... Heya, For script writing i like to use Final Draft 6, and for my storyboarding i like to use 3D Studio Max 5. I like to do my storyboards in 3d and animate them because it gives me 100% control over the image, including lighting, focal lenght, depth of field, motion blur, camera movement, set building and much more.

November 19th, 2002, 10:41 AM	#19
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	Hey Bryan! That's actually not a bad idea at all... Maybe I should get my LightWave out of the closet again. Hmmm.. interesting! Thanks! __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

November 20th, 2002, 02:18 AM	#21
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	I think that would be very interesting indeed. Put em up! And you'll probably get some feedback from some people as well. Good luck! __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

November 20th, 2002, 11:50 AM	#22
Bryan Johannes Onel Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Amsterdam, The netherlands Posts: 71	:\| Heya, Actually i haven't modeled much in 3d now, im putting some sketches on paper. I was busy sketching a house today :-). Here are two files.... (one contains the rough sketch and one contains some details). http://www.50yearsandamoment.isgreat.tv/temp/house%20sketch1.jpg http://www.50yearsandamoment.isgreat.tv/temp/Window, pillar, balconydoor.jpg The site does give an error but just press the button at the bottom of the error page and it will take you to the pic!

November 18th, 2002, 04:00 PM	#16
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	PowerProduction Software has released a new version of StoryBoard Quick today http://www.powerproduction.com/ It works with both Windows and OS X Jeff

November 19th, 2002, 02:23 PM	#20
Bryan Johannes Onel Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Amsterdam, The netherlands Posts: 71	Hey Rob! Yeah would be a good idea to give it a spin. You should look into other packages too though for this kind of work. For example Lightwave is a good package altough i find it a bit too clumsy, and especially for pre-viz character work. For that reason i went with Max, Max 5 has Character Studio 3 built in so you can easily add characters in the scene and make them move around real easy. I'm busy developing my whole short in 3d right now as we speak, if your interested i could try and put those movies up on my site so you guys could see the progress? I'd be happy to do it for you guys. www.50yearsandamoment.tk for the link BTW. C ya!

November 20th, 2002, 01:59 PM	#23
Bryan Johannes Onel Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Amsterdam, The netherlands Posts: 71	nm

November 21st, 2002, 07:24 PM	#24
Joe Carney Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Centreville Va Posts: 1,828	Poser is popular among some folks. Much easier to master than a full blown 3D animation app. If full blown, the get Animation Master, one of the best 3d character animation programs on earth. http://www.hash.com Animation master http://www.curiouslabs.com Poser 5

June 24th, 2003, 07:27 AM	#25
Stewart McDonald Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: UK Posts: 130	Are there any newer storyboarding software out there now? Just thought about it recently. Wouldn't mind checking one out.

August 14th, 2003, 10:26 PM	#26
Aaron Koolen Trustee Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,727	Revisiting this cause I'm on the look out or some software but I couldn't find any Trial version of Storyboard quick and they're one of these companies that don't return emails. So did I miss it or does anyone know of any other location where a demo version is available? Cheers Aaron __________________ My Website Meat Free Media

August 15th, 2003, 05:40 AM	#27
Steven-Marc Couchouron Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Paris, France Posts: 110 Images: 5	If you're interested in 3D storyboarding and want software which is similar to Poser but truly adapted to storyboarding you really ought to try out the all new FrameForge 3D Studio. It is very impressive. You set the stage with the included 3D characters, sets, props, place your cameras, define shots and then export your stoyboard. Every set can be saved for future use, characters can be given any specific pose, etc. You can also import your script and link locations with sets, descriptions with specific shots... The software is a bit expensive ($349) but you can check out a demo version. Still not as fast as storyboading with a pencil and paper, but very impressive nevertheless ! ;-) www.frameforge3d.com __________________ SMCproductions.com

August 15th, 2003, 04:58 PM	#28
Aaron Koolen Trustee Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,727	I'll check that out. It might not be as fast, but it will look better than my sketches ;) I think I need to take some drawing classes or something. Aaron __________________ My Website Meat Free Media

August 17th, 2003, 08:59 PM	#29
Keith Loh Air China Pilot Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 2,389	For Lady X I did some very quick ones using Illustrator and a Wacom graphics tablet. My freehand drawing is pretty poor but all I wanted to get across was various fight moves. The difference between using my method and plain paper templates is that I could erase and cut and paste to save time. __________________ -- Visit http://www.KeithLoh.com \| stuff about living in Vancouver \| My Flickr photo gallery

August 22nd, 2003, 07:13 AM	#30
Steve Franco Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 74	I really enjoy using Scriptware. It's a snap to learn, and after you register you can load the software onto all of your computers. I'm not sure if it is as feature packed as Final Draft, but it definitely gets the job done. __________________ Fusion Arena Productions At Confession