Week 5

Multimedia Script Writing

Layout, Structure and Labelling

of Storyboard
 Layout, Structure and Labelling of Storyboard
Page No: Production

Scene No: Panel No:

 Layout, Structure and Labelling of Storyboard
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 Storytelling Shots
POV (Point of View shot) is when the
camera is showing us what the
character is looking at. it allows the
audience to see what’s going on through
a character’s eyes. It can be a direct
shot of the object or it can be
Over The Shoulder Shot.

In over the shoulder shot, the character

still remain in the frame while the camera
shows us what the subject is seeing.
 Examples of POV

Direct

OTS
 3 Acts (Structure ) of Story

The Beginning (Setup)

Characters revealed
inciting incidence (Conflict Introduced)
Call to adventure,

The Middle (Confrontation)

Tension, character grows, more conflicts that leads to
a climax

The End (Resolution)

Tension falls, conflicts resolved, loose end tied up.

Video Ref: Youtube

 The 180 Degree Rule

This rule helps maintain screen

direction and continuity between
characters in a scene.

The rule says a camera has to stay on

one side of the action throughout
the scene.
The 180 Degree Rule

180o
The 180 Degree Rule

Characters maintain screen side

The 180 Degree Rule
Questions to Ask as You Tell Your Story

What is happening in the story right now?

How does it affect the character?
What is their state of mind?
How do they feel?
How should the audience feel?
What is the emotional moment that I'm trying to communicate?

These are the key points that, as a whole, tell the story.
Every decision should be driven by the story!