storyboarding

[/ˈstɔːriBɔːrdɪŋ/]
noun
storyboard; planejamento visual em quadros; roteirização visual
1. The process of creating a sequence of illustrated panels or scenes that outline the narrative, action, and visual composition of a film, animation, advertisement, or other visual media project
The director spent weeks on storyboarding before filming began to ensure every shot was planned perfectly.
O diretor passou semanas fazendo storyboard antes de começar as filmagens para garantir que cada plano fosse planejado perfeitamente.
2. The technique of visualizing a sequence of events, ideas, or user interactions through a series of drawings, sketches, or frames arranged in narrative order
Storyboarding is essential in UX design to map out the user's journey through the application.
O storyboard é essencial no design de UX para mapear a jornada do usuário através da aplicação.
3. The collection of sketches, images, or panels created during this planning process
The storyboarding for the commercial showed how the product would be introduced and highlighted throughout the thirty-second spot.
O storyboard do comercial mostrou como o produto seria apresentado e destacado ao longo do espaço de trinta segundos.
Storyboarding is a fundamental practice in North American and Brazilian film, television, and advertising industries. In Brazil, while the English term 'storyboard' is predominant in professional creative industries, especially in São Paulo's vibrant advertising sector, it is often complemented with Portuguese explanations for broader audiences. The practice reflects the collaborative nature of visual media production in both cultures, where clear visual communication between directors, cinematographers, and crew members is essential.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
visual planningscene planningshot planningnarrative visualizationsequential art planning
Antonyms / Antônimos
improvisationunplanned shootingspontaneous filming

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
storyboard; planejamento visual em quadros
Commonly used in the advertising, film, and digital industries; the English term 'storyboard' is widely accepted in professional contexts
São Paulo
storyboard; roteiro visual
More common in major media production hubs; frequently used alongside the English term
Rio de Janeiro
storyboard; sequência de cenas desenhadas
Used in film and television production; the English term predominates in professional settings
Portugal
storyboard; planeamento visual em quadros; encadeamento visual
Portuguese uses 'planeamento' instead of 'planejamento'; the English term is also widely adopted in professional contexts

Related Words

screenplayscriptanimaticshot listvisual compositioncinematographyanimationfilm production

Related Idioms & Phrases

draw up a storyboard
work from a storyboard
storyboard the scene
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