San Francisco Storyboard Lecture Series
Want to learn visual storytelling?
Learn the insider secrets you can use to create DYNAMIC and EXCITING stories…
finally break into the film industry…
and work on the movie projects you’ve always dreamed of.
and the best part? Anyone can do it once you know how!
Next course session begins Saturday September 25, 2010
8 week intensive lecture course
Meets every 2 weeks from Septemer 25, 2010 - January 8, 2011
at Cinematico Studios -San Francisco, California
- • Learn the 10 questions to ask yourself before you begin a scene
- • Learn the “Storyboarding Tool Belt” & the tools you need to make your shots work
- • How and when to use a reverse shot and still keep correct screen direction
- • Learn the latest digital tools and tricks including Pre-viz and 3D Storyboards
- • Become a master of character staging
- • Learn how to find work and prep your portfolio for the major studios
- • Network with your peers and begin making connections in the movie biz
- • No experience necesary- Anyone can learn visual storytelling!
Anyone can become a storyboard artist with practice and the right information. Come join us for the class and networking opportunity. In demonstrating each topic we include handouts, movie reference, and in-class demos. You are encouraged to participate and contribute to the discussion in class and online. There will be time for individual critique along with the lectures.
Classes are 3 hours long and include refreshments. Bring a sketchbook and drawing materials to take notes. Space is limited to 25 seats/ class, so sign up today.
“Looking through my notes, I can’t believe how much I’ve learned in the last 3 weeks about the field of storyboarding and know that I’m going to learn a lot more. I’ve always known how to draw buildings (being in architecture) and drawing cartoon figures (drawing my cartoons) but I’ve never really learned how to put it them all together. Sergio puts everything in an easy and systematic way following his many years of passion in the art - step by step. Recommended group if you’ve always had a passion for the craft but never knew where to learn it. You can’t read this out of books.”
- 2D Animator
“Don’t know anything or already pretty good, this class will help you learn and hone and sharpen your storyboarding skills. Sergio explains things well, draws super fast and always has constructive feedback to personal projects.”
- Jett
Sign up Today!
No experience necessary, anyone can learn visual storytelling. Professional art schools charge up to $2500 for a similar course and you still don’t get the necessary tools to improve your storytelling. Sign up for classes one at a time or
Register for all 8 classes and get these benefits:
- Live Training from Industry Veteran Story Artists
- Discounted rates off our recorded sessions
- 10% off our in person class in San Francisco
- Free VIP Membership to StoryboardArt.org
Course Information
Class 1 – The Storyboarding Tool Belt
Saturday August 7, 2010 10:30am PST
- Cost: $75
- Length: 3 hours
- Location: Cinematico Studios
- 1504 Bryant Street, Suite 333, San Francisco, CA 94103 [ map ]
Class 2 – Staging
Saturday October 9, 2010 from 2-5pm
- Cost: $75
- Length: 3 hours
- Location: Cinematico Studios
- 1504 Bryant Street, Suite 333, San Francisco, CA 94103 [ map ]
This is an essential lecture demonstration of the latest digital techniques in creating storyboards. Learn how to use templates in Photoshop, TV paint, and a Sketchbook Pro. Learn the quickest way to go from thumbnails to finish boards.
Class 3 – Script Breakdown
Saturday October 23, 2010 from 2-5pm
- Cost: $75
- Length: 3 hours
- Location: Cinematico Studios
- 1504 Bryant Street, Suite 333, San Francisco, CA 94103 [ map ]
Do your scenes end up flat and repetitive? It could be your staging. Learn how to take a dull and boring scene and make it fresh and exciting with your character staging. This talk will push you to take your current work and show you how to create professional and exciting visual storytelling.
Class 4 – Story Structure
Saturday November 6, 2010 from 2-5pm
- Cost: $75
- Length: 3 hours
- Location: Cinematico Studios
- 1504 Bryant Street, Suite 333, San Francisco, CA 94103 [ map ]
There are key points to consider when working from a script. It’s a dramatic scene? A comedic scene? After this talk, you’ll be able to handle all script challenges with confidence. Learn how to take a mediocre script and turn it into a winning scene.
Class 5 – Advanced Techniques
Saturday November 20, 2010 from 2-5pm
- Cost: $75
- Length: 3 hours
- Location: Cinematico Studios
- 1504 Bryant Street, Suite 333, San Francisco, CA 94103 [ map ]
This talk builds on the content covered in previous classes and will show you take your storyboards further in making rich and exciting content. Learn about transitions, creative screen direction, and lens choice. An essential talk for the professional storyboard artist.
Class 6 – Action scenes/3D Story
Saturday December 4, 2010 from 2-5pm
- Cost: $75
- Length: 3 hours
- Location: Cinematico Studios
- 1504 Bryant Street, Suite 333, San Francisco, CA 94103 [ map ]
Intense action and thrilling visuals are what many of the major studios look for in their projects. Learn how to handle complex action and dramatic techniques used on such productions as “The Clone Wars Animated Series”. Learn about the new Previz and 3D Story production process.
Class 7 – Storyboarding As Filmmaking
Saturday December 18, 2010 from 2-5pm
- Cost: $75
- Length: 3 hours
- Location: Cinematico Studios
- 1504 Bryant Street, Suite 333, San Francisco, CA 94103 [ map ]
Learn how to put everything together and think about your storytelling as a whole. Go from sequence design to visual design in your whole project. We include analysis of various short films.
Class 8 – Portfolio Preparation & Jobs
Sunday January 2, 2010 from 2-5pm
- Cost: $75
- Length: 3 hours
- Location: Cinematico Studios
- 1504 Bryant Street, Suite 333, San Francisco, CA 94103 [ map ]
This may be the most important talk you hear on the film and animation industry. Learn how to prepare your portfolio to find jobs and deal with clients. We break through the barriers and talk about insider secrets such as price, salaries, and job hunting techniques. This will change the way you approach job hunting forever, not to be missed.
Course Requirements
- A love of art and filmmaking.
- No drawing skills required no experience necesary. Come to learn.
- Bring a sketchbook and drawing materials to take notes.
Refund policy
- 8 class package:
- If you drop the course during the first week (7 calendar days), you will receive a pro rated refund for the remaining courses. If you drop the course during its second week (14 calender days), you will receive a pro rated refund for the remaining courses. No refunds will be granted following the second week. Sorry no refunds for missed classes.
- Individual class:
- There is a 24 hour cancelation policy. You can request a full refund up to 24 hours before the start of the class. No refunds will be granted for less than 24 hours before class start.
- Email your refund request to us here
About The Instructor
Sergio Paez is a San Francisco artist specializing in storyboards, animation, and visual development for TV, feature film, and games. His animation credits in the United States and Europe include projects for Pixar, Lucasfilm, Sony, and Sega.
Sergio’s work was featured in “The Art of Clone Wars” published by Chronicle Books, “The Art of Darkwatch” published by Design Studio Press, and the Totoro Forest Project Art Exhibition. Sergio recently finished up work on season 3 of the Clone Wars Animated Series for Lucas Animation.
Sergio at Lucas film
Pascal Campion is all about emotion
Biography:
Pascal, a San Francisco based Illustrator/ Animator has dabbled in a wide variety of media.
Listen to what previous participants had to say:
“Excellent teacher! It is a rare opportunity to study under a professional in the industry. Sergio demystifies storyboarding. In one class I learned information I have wanted for many years. He revealed his work method in a way that has me saying, “I can do that!” Emile “
- Deva Kar