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Podcast: A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative Coach
Episode: My Step-by-Step Storyboarding Process (For Remote Collaboration)
Description: Storyboarding is the backbone of any animated project, and over time I’ve developed a process that keeps things clear and collaborative—especially when working remotely. In this episode, I break down my approach: starting with a detailed shot list, pulling visual references (or even filming with action figures when needed), and creating floor plans to map the action. From there, I hand everything to the animator, answer their questions, and review their first draft of boards. Each new round builds on the last—notes, revisions, and the next batch of shots already prepped in advance. It’s a system t...