Storyboards Storyboard Shot Composition

Question 1

What is the 'rule of thirds' and how is it applied in storyboard composition?

Accepted Answer

Dividing the frame into a 3×3 grid and placing subjects along the lines or intersections

Answer

The rule of thirds divides the frame into a 3×3 grid, and placing subjects at the intersections or along the lines creates a more dynamic and visually pleasing composition.

Question 2

What does an 'over-the-shoulder (OTS)' shot look like in a storyboard panel?

Accepted Answer

The camera is positioned behind one character, showing their shoulder and the other character's face

Answer

An over-the-shoulder shot frames one character from behind, including their shoulder and part of their head, while focusing on the person they are facing — commonly used in dialogue scenes.

Question 3

What is a 'Dutch angle' shot and when is it typically used in storyboards?

Accepted Answer

A shot where the camera is tilted on its axis to create an unsettling or dramatic effect

Answer

A Dutch angle tilts the camera diagonally to create visual tension, disorientation, or unease, commonly used in thriller, horror, or dramatic scenes.

Question 4

In storyboard composition, what is 'negative space' used to achieve?

Accepted Answer

To draw attention to the subject by surrounding it with empty or minimal area

Answer

Negative space is the empty area around a subject that can emphasize isolation, importance, or emotional weight by allowing the viewer's eye to focus on the subject.

Question 5

What is a 'two-shot' in storyboard terminology?

Accepted Answer

A shot framing two characters within the same panel

Answer

A two-shot is a camera framing that includes two characters together in the same frame, typically used to show their relationship or interaction.

Storyboards Practice Test

Storyboards Practice Test

Storyboards Storyboard Shot Composition