Storyboards Video Storyboard Terms 5

Question 1

What is a 'scene transition' card in a storyboard?

Accepted Answer

A blank panel separating two scenes to indicate a change in location or time

Answer

A transition card or panel marks the boundary between scenes in a storyboard, often labeled with the transition type (cut, dissolve, fade) and the next scene heading.

Question 2

What is the 'golden ratio' sometimes applied to storyboard panel composition?

Accepted Answer

A mathematical proportion (~1:1.618) used to create aesthetically pleasing framing

Answer

The golden ratio is a classical design principle (~1.618:1) used to position key subjects within a frame in a way that feels naturally balanced and pleasing to the eye.

Question 3

What does 'intercutting' mean in a storyboard sequence?

Accepted Answer

Alternating between two or more separate scenes to suggest they are happening simultaneously

Answer

Intercutting (parallel editing) alternates between two scenes occurring at the same time, creating tension or contrast — commonly used in chase or phone-call sequences.

Question 4

In storyboarding, what is a 'plant and payoff' structure?

Accepted Answer

Introducing a visual element early in the story that becomes significant later

Answer

A plant is a detail introduced early in the story that pays off later by becoming important to the plot, and storyboard artists often highlight both moments visually.

Question 5

What is 'color script' as used in animated video storyboarding?

Accepted Answer

A sequence of small color sketches showing how the color palette and lighting will evolve throughout the story

Answer

A color script is a visual overview — typically a row of small thumbnails — that maps out the intended color and lighting mood across an entire film or video to ensure emotional consistency.

Storyboards Practice Test

Storyboards Practice Test

Storyboards Video Storyboard Terms 5