On a high-concept, talent-driven commercial, the storyboard artist’s role isn’t just to “draw a commercial,” it’s to map out the timing and mechanics. If the scene blocking or framing fails on the page, the “savings” you found by hiring a…
What’s inside this article: Protecting the Agency Standing: Why the storyboard is your first (and most important) client trust-test. Must-Have #4: Why ferocious speed is the only way to safeguard a modern production timeline. The Case Study: IF, Directed by John…
In high-stakes commercial production, the difference between a “pretty drawing” and a “producible frame” can be the difference between a successful shoot and a budget catastrophe. What’s inside this article: Designing comedy you can actually shoot: Why timing and “reaction…
If you’re a commercial director or executive producer navigating the high-stakes world of pre-production, you know this feeling all too well: there’s a big vision on the table, a production clock that’s already ticking, and about 400 things on your…
When you’re juggling clients, agencies, and crews, you don’t have time for guesswork, you need a clear plan that keeps everyone aligned and on budget. This post breaks down how storyboards from Saint James Studios turn your director’s vision into…
Storyboards come in many styles and sizes. Some are best in different situations. But when do you need pencil, inked, or color boards? Get Our Free Guide Now
The right storyboard artist doesn’t just draw your frames; they shape your entire production experience. In this post, we’ll walk through the key questions directors and producers should ask before hiring, so you find a partner who can clarify your…
The Night the Legends Moved In – Storyboarding a March Madness Commercial with Star Power When I first heard the setup, Samuel L. Jackson, Magic Johnson, Charles Barkley, Jennifer Garner, and Caitlin Clark all under one roof for a March…
As a New Yorker born and raised in Chelsea, I’ve seen my fair share of passionate rivalries—none fiercer than Yankees vs. Mets. But if there’s one thing that unites us, it’s our love for the Knicks. That’s why, after last…
If your finished product could be even better — would you do what it took to get there? What if it meant letting go of control, and moving towards collaboration? Here’s my truth. I’m a storyboard artist AND I’m a…
Three Ingredients we use in storytelling: ‘Tis the storytelling season at Saint James Studios, where we whip up tales with just the right ingredients. Who are we kidding? That’s what we do every day at SJS! At Saint James Studios,…
We are grateful for so many things this year, but let’s keep it to our top 7: Incredible clients and colleagues who gave us insight into their genius and let us share it: A special shoutout to Bryan Buckley, Matt…
What an amazing beginning to 2023. It started in Savannah, where I met 30 fellow colleagues who helped me figure out where SJS is headed, two of whom are SJS clients. I got incredible information, advice, support, and moments of…
It’s been a whole, wild year since we shared our highlights from 2021. We had so many high points from this past year — it’s hard to sum them all up but we’ll try. We drew Tessa Thompson, George Clooney,…
Is everyone feeling the love right now? It certainly doesn’t seem like it. This is one of the first times in my life where I feel like people are running out of humor. Between the news and the world and…
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The right storyboard artist can make your project better and your life easier. Get our free guide: Hire the right storyboard artist (or regret it later).
Storyboards come in many styles and sizes. But when do you need pencil, inked, or color boards? Get our free guide and find out.