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Nov 2024
57m 56s

Storyboarding & Previz w/Matt & Oren - J...

FILMMAKERS MATT ENLOW & OREN KAPLAN
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Are previz and storyboarding really worth the time and effort? What's the best way to work with a storyboard artist? And, what if you don't have access to a storyboard artist? 


Oren & Matt chat about how previz and storyboarding can make you a more efficient and effective director. And they share tips and tools for creating your own previz and storyboards.


Matt's Endorsement: @TylerBellMakes on YouTube  - "How Hollywood Shot Actors with Arrows before CGI" https://youtu.be/D3BxILDpT6k

Oren's Endorsements: ChatGPT https://chatgpt.com

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