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Finding Employment As A Storyboard Artist

Posted On : May-09-2013 | seen (844) times | Article Word Count : 426 |

When you have spent years perfecting your craft as a storyboard artist by taking all of the educational courses you need to find the employment that you will enjoy for years to come, nothing is as exciting as seeing a storyboard artists wanted job advertisement.
When you have spent years perfecting your craft as a storyboard artist by taking all of the educational courses you need to find the employment that you will enjoy for years to come, nothing is as exciting as seeing a storyboard artists wanted job advertisement.

Before you start searching employment ads

A storyboard artist is someone who works with filmmakers, television shows, and even video game companies and comic book companies, to create visually appealing storyboards that depict the unfolding scenes that have been translated from novels and screenplays. Artists who answer storyboard artists wanted ads are not just skillful in art they have also studied other avenues of artistry that include computer animation, filmmaking, and more. Essentially, a great storyboard artist must understand how the storyboard pictures will translate to the camera or printed page and often times the storyboards will include notes and directives that deal directly with those situations.

Once you have attained all the training you need to become a successful storyboard artist you can begin to think about finding employment. In general, a good place to begin the job search is to contact all of the major movie studios and work from there. Most studios, whether for film, comics, video gaming, or even advertising, like any other business, will have created storyboard artists wanted postings on their websites. Each company you apply for will have various responsibilities and qualifications that a potential candidate must meet before they are called in for an interview. These include things like:

• The ability to create scenes in storyboard format, creating plots that clearly express the ideas, emotions, and thoughts of the characters and story to the audience.
• The desire and ability to work comfortably with directors, writers, and other departments tied to the job you are working on.
• Public speaking skills that allow you to pitch ideas and support your ideas.
• Education that may include filmmaking and other media-centric training like editing, camera angles/direction, and even actor performance.
• Skill in figure drawing, posing, and more.

Once you feel you are ready to meet all of the requirements listed in a storyboard artists wanted ad, the next steps will include providing a resume and portfolio of your work and any interview processes that you may need to go through. A career as a storyboard artist can be highly fulfilling to anyone who enjoys exploring the more creative side of their nature while possessing the talent needed to become a successful artist in a professional setting.

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