Things You'll Need:
- Script
- Paper
- Pencil
- Colored pencils or markers
- Ruler
- Black Pen
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Step 1
Read the script several times. Take notes about the characters so you can identify them and create their physical personas. Then split the script up into scenes by drawing a line across the page at the end of each scene.
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Step 2
Take one scene at a time and break the scene up into shots. Draw a line across the page in a different color to define a different scene. If using the old fashioned method of pencil and paper get your supplies out and with a ruler, draw several boxes on a page, leaving room underneath the boxes to write in the dialogue, special F/X and directorial comments. If using software then just set up your blank page or new project. If using software simply go through the tutorial to get started. It's very simple to use.
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Step 3
Write the name of the show/movie and the scene number at the top of the page. Starting with the first box at the left of the page, draw your image in pencil. Under the box write in the scene's action and dialogue. If there are any special notes as far as graphics and directorial comments (such as do a reverse shot), those should be written below as well.
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Step 4
Continue through the scene drawing each separate shot in individual boxes. After you have drawn everything in pencil carefully go over it in pen. Then, if you would like to use color, take out your colored pencils or markers and fill in the drawings.
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Step 5
Type the written action, direction, dialogue and commentary then print them on large address labels. Afterwards, take the labels and place them over the written area below the drawing boxes. Congratulations, you have a visual representation of your scene.
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Step 6
Repeat steps two through five for each scene in your project.
