Is creativity magic? Nope. It’s mostly hard work. My creative process is something I do for every single job — but it’s not something I’ve shared before. Recently, a director told me he’s never worked with a storyboard artist who…
Telling stories for 20 years. Here’s mine. My passion, my dreams — the thing I did every single day — melted before me. It was OVER. Not through any fault of my own, but because of ego. I was a…
2021 has sure been a wild ride — can we get a heck yeah?! At the studio it’s been a year of transitions, evolutions, and unexpected change. After 2020 hurtled Zoom into our lives 24/7 (and we realized it was…
This Thanksgiving marks 20 years in business for Saint James Studios. As we reflect on how fortunate we are to have such longevity in this ever-changing industry, we want to share 20 things we’re grateful for. Mentors like Jim Shooter…
The right storyboard artist can make your project better and your life easier. Whether you’re an executive producer or a creative director, you’ve got a lot on your plate. You need the right storyboard artist — one who will enhance…
Have an idea you want to bring to life? A story you want to tell? A work in progress? A draft script or story that you want to make as good as it can be? We are now booking storytelling…
I was 12. I attended St Francis Xavier parochial school in NYC. It was time to choose a high school, and even though I had been accepted to Xavier High’s ROTC program, I knew it wasn’t for me. There was…
Since 2002, I’ve worked on over 40 Super Bowl commercials — and let me just say — things have changed a lot in the past 20 years. Strap in. Super Bowl commercials are a bigger deal than ever. And even…
Following all these production guidelines; like remote shooting, social distancing, packaged catering are bizarre and overwhelming. Thankfully storyboards can facilitate your commercial or film production. Storyboards can help organize your thoughts, tell your story, sell your idea, help during your…
Joe’s Thanksgiving turkey is popular around these parts. It converts even non-turkey eaters. They say, “I hate turkey, but I love this!” The most interesting part? The ingredients that go into Joe’s turkey aren’t anything you would expect. Mandarins, cilantro…
Last month, the design, creative and comic book industries lost one of their very own, Milton Glaser. I thought I would honor his life by sharing some facts about him and what he learned in his 90+ years. After all, at SJS we…
Before there was what we would call language today, there were stories. Gestures made with hands. Facial expressions to show emotion. Nonverbal cues knitted together and told around a flickering fire. And though stories have been around forever, the power…
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