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…
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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…
Storyboards can help your commercial or film production shoot in this Covid world!
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…
Storytelling: Our three ingredients
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…
Lessons From A Design Icon
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…
“Storytelling” is Having a Moment
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…
Things to do at home!
At SJS, we’re also taking extra steps to stay healthy and mindful during these challenging times. We’re sharing them with you in hopes they’ll lift your spirits or make you think… or smile. We hope to go back to our normal broadcast next…
From Storyboards to Saria, an Academy-Nominated Short Film
We love the variety of work we do, helping commercial and creative directors bring their stories to life. But sometimes our work takes on an incredible life of its own, as it did last summer when we first began talking…
Joe James Explores Nixon’s Demons
Storyboard artist by day. Motion book creator by night. When it’s daylight, Joe James is inspired to bring his clients’ ideas to life for their commercials, videos and other creative projects you’ve seen on TV and at the movies. But…
Get to know: Director Andrew Wonder
For our first interview this year, we’re thrilled to feature director, producer, and cinematographer Andrew Wonder from Station Film. Wonder, who started out at 17 as a field producer for MTV, has built a successful career by embracing technology and…
Get to know: EP Veronica Diaferia
This month we are featuring Veronica Diaferia, Executive Producer at tinygiant. She began her career as an assistant to the EP at hungry man, and recently has launched her own production company. We asked her to share a few career highlights with us. This is what she had to…
Get to Know: Director Matt Smukler
We recently interviewed Director Matt Smukler from Community Films. Matt’s directed hundreds of commercials and he’s known for capturing those small, intimate moments between people that can elevate any story in any medium. You can feel the familial comfort he draws…
Producers…Hire the right storyboard artist (or regret it later).
Directors…Which Style Storyboard Do You Prefer?