Commercial Storyboarding
Professional commercial storyboarding services using stills, reference imagery, shot lists, and AI-assisted visualisation to ensure your video production stays on track and delivers results efficiently.
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Commercial Storyboarding features
Multi-Format Visualisation
Combining reference photography, location stills, shot lists, and AI-assisted imagery to create comprehensive visual plans suited to your project needs.
AI-Assisted Image Generation
Using AI tools to quickly generate concept visuals and shot references, accelerating the planning process whilst maintaining creative control.
Photographic Reference Boards
Actual location stills and reference photography provide realistic visualisation of planned shots, locations, and styling requirements.
Detailed Shot Lists & Technical Notes
Each frame includes comprehensive technical notes covering camera movement, lighting requirements, props, and estimated timing for precise planning.
Commercial Storyboarding provided by Design for Online®
Modern storyboarding has evolved beyond traditional hand-drawn sketches. We use a combination of reference photography, location stills, shot lists, and AI-assisted image generation to create detailed visual plans before filming begins. This approach saves time and money during production, ensures everyone shares the same vision, and identifies potential issues before cameras roll.Based in Suffolk, we provide storyboarding services for businesses and production companies across the UK. From comprehensive visual boards with photographic references to detailed shot lists with AI-generated concept images, we tailor our approach to project complexity and budget. These tools serve as communication devices between clients, directors, and crew, ensuring alignment before production costs begin.Our storyboards include shot descriptions, camera angles, movement notes, timing, reference imagery, and any special requirements. They become the roadmap for efficient filming, helping directors maintain creative vision whilst ensuring all necessary coverage is captured. For complex commercials or multi-location shoots, proper storyboarding is essential for staying on schedule and on budget.
How we deliver
Our Commercial Storyboarding process
Step 1: Script & Concept Review
We review your script, treatment, or video concept. Discuss creative vision, key messages, and any specific shot requirements or constraints.
Step 2: Visual Planning & Reference Gathering
Create shot lists, gather reference imagery, photograph locations if needed, and use AI tools to generate concept visuals for planned shots.
Step 3: Storyboard Assembly
Assemble comprehensive storyboards using appropriate mix of photography, AI-generated imagery, and detailed shot descriptions. Review and refine based on your feedback.
Step 4: Final Production Pack
Deliver complete storyboard with shot list, technical notes, reference imagery, and timing. This becomes the reference document for your production team.
Commercial Storyboarding FAQs
How do you use AI in storyboarding?
We use AI image generation to quickly create concept visuals for planned shots, particularly useful for visualising scenes, angles, or concepts before filming. This speeds up the planning process whilst providing clear visual references for everyone involved.
Do we need storyboarding for every video?
Not necessarily. Simple videos like talking head interviews may only need a shot list. Storyboarding becomes valuable for commercials, complex narratives, multiple locations, or when coordinating large crews where clear pre-planning saves significant time and money.
Can you photograph our actual locations for the storyboard?
Absolutely. Using actual location stills provides the most accurate visualisation for your production team. We can visit locations to photograph key areas, angles, and lighting conditions that will inform the final production.
Do you provide storyboarding for your own video projects?
Yes, for our own commercial video projects, we include storyboarding as part of pre-production when appropriate. It ensures client alignment and efficient filming. We also provide standalone storyboarding services for external production companies and agencies.
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