POST ELEVEN - Storyboard

Storyboards are an essential aspect of planning a project but exactly what are they and how can we benefit from using them in work.
A traditional storyboard is a graphical representation usually built of squareswith illustrations andf captions, illustrating and brifely explaining what is happening. They flow through chronologiclaly step by step. Storyboards can be created using pen and paper or of course digitally.

Visual Aid 
A visual aid is more ffective in exlpaining you concept to peers. When trying to pitch an idea or discuss a particular topic with a group, often we 'hit a wall' when they are unable to picture our vision. With a stopryboard we can easily map oput the entire project scope and help others understand as they can see the project concept themselves.

Easier production
By creating a storyboard, essentially a production plan is generated, in the correct order, covering the scope of the proposal and how it shall function. A storyboard allows easier integration for further developments, as new ideas can simply be slotted between phases.
 
Time Consumption
The initial explanation phase will be completed quicker as you will have less struggle explaining your concept. It shall save plenty of time when attempting to make further developments.



Important reasons for storyboarding before finalising concept and developing the project.

1. Storyboards help determine whether or not the concept shall work. The project faults and potential pitfalls can be addressed coherently.
2.  Storyboards are a combination of notes and images, the development team can determine whether or not the intended storyboard image will achieve what is required (notes). The storyboard acts as a blueprint for the project.
3. The visualising of the final project can help determine the timeframe and the cost of the project.
4. Error determing at this early stage shall save production time, effort and cost at later stages.
5. Is it appropriate? Storyboarding can help determine whether or not the proposal is an appropriate and relevant one.
6. The storyboard shall help generate a complete project report (using captions) which can then be used to create a project guidebook and user guide documentation.
7. Storyboard updates can be easily slotted in without having to edit extensive documentation, potential updates can be pushed out to peers who can 'self-explain' through the use of visual aids.
8. Storybaords are images with a few basic captions to explain, therefore any languiage barriers can be overcome.

Overall
Essentially storyboards produce foundational yet fundamental planning doccuments and reduce the risks of producing the concept. Storyboards allow clear communication between all parties invlved, whilst clearly presenting the work concept. It is an easy tool to update the work and manage the scope of the project without complexity.