Interactive Storyboarding and Filming
Develop a short, original narrative. Create a detailed storyboard, assign roles, film the scenes using a phone or tablet camera, and conclude with a quick editing session.
- Takes
- 2 hr
- Your setup
- 1 hr prep
- Ages
- Ages 10 and up
- Mess
- No mess
- Cost
- $
- Where
- Either
How to do it
- 1Brainstorm a 5-scene story concept. Older participants write the dialogue; younger members suggest character traits.
- 2Storyboard the scenes, outlining camera angles and lighting needs.
- 3Assign production roles (Director, Cinematographer, Actors).
- 4Film the scenes, paying attention to continuity.
- 5Use basic editing tools to trim clips, add music (if desired), and present the final short film.
What they're practising
- Visual Narrative
- Collaborative Writing
- Media Production
- Role Execution