Job Description

Responsibilities

• Understand and interpret requirements from the film concept
• Study the script to understand required mood and overall theme
• Consider camera angles and lighting to be used in the storyboard presentation
• Compose wireframe drawings from which the more detailed illustrations will be developed
• Complete color or monochrome storyboards in full for use by production staff
• Edit storyboards and make changes as per the request of the director or production team
• The work is used as reference points by key departments on a production. So, clear visual interpretation is required as the storyboard is when the story first begins to come to life.
• Must convey the spirit of the story through gesture, emotion, movement, and logical progression of action.
• Sequencing the scenes from a script into storyboard format using panels of images
• Including special effects in the storyboard frames
• Identifying lighting requirements and articulating circles of tension within each scene
• Including key dialogue or scene directions within each frame
• Briefing animators on key scenes within the storyboard Amending storyboard scenes during the course of production

Qualifications

• An academic background in Art and Design can be beneficial.
• Convey themes, concept and “blocking” (practical pre-planning of producible scenes) in an easy-to-understand way.

Skills

• An ability to understand complex or ambiguous production instructions given to the artist in the initial meeting
• A creative mind which can conjure new perspectives
• A sympathetic approach to the time constraints of media production
• Strong artistic ability, and knowledge of how to present visuals in a convincing way
• Willingness to consider and learn different/new artistic styles outside the “comfort zone”
• Strong understanding of computer design software suites, where appropriate
• Understanding of the principles of animation
• Knowledge of the principles of storytelling
• Ability to interpret the ideas of others into detailed drawings
• Analytical skills
• Strong layout and design skills
• Ability to work quickly and react to last-minute changes
• Adaptability in working with different directors who will demand varying degrees of complexity from storyboards
• Skills in computer drawing
• Solid knowledge of camera angles and cinematography techniques
• Editing skills

Working Conditions The biggest pressure that comes with this job is being able to turn round concepts and visualizations in a small number of hours. Nature of contract: Permanent/long term contract Geography: Bengaluru Mode of work: Physical Open for: Beginner, Intermediate, and Expert