Pursuing a creative career? This one’s for you.
When I was a kid, I didn’t want to be a fireman, math teacher or vet when I grew up. All noble professions, but I was always called to create something with my hands. By 18, I was working in…
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Storytelling, Storyboards, and Short Films for Special Events
Each individual has their own story! When it’s time to come together and celebrate, we can help you capture and document milestone moments powerfully. At Saint James Studios, we will create a compelling, authentic, cohesive storyline — along with storyboards…
Producer: Storyboards can help you be more efficient
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…
Storyboard Styles & Sizes
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
From script to storyboard — here’s how I do it.
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.
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…
Highlights from 2021, by the numbers
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…
20 things we’re grateful for on our 20th anniversary
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…
Hiring a storyboard artist
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…
Storytelling script review and advising sessions
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…
The Art Teacher
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…
What’s Changed Over 40+ Super Bowl Commercials – from a Storyboard Artist’s POV
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…
Producers…Hire the right storyboard artist (or regret it later).
Directors…Which Style Storyboard Do You Prefer?