Mapped Before The Shoot

VFX Storyboard

Cameras don't roll twice. Catch the problems before they're expensive.

The Work

Mapped before the camera rolls.

Storyboards, previs, postvis, shot breakdowns. Visualizations that align directors, DPs, and VFX supervisors before set day. The clearer the plan, the smaller the surprises in post.

Storyboard sample — vertical scene composition
Storyboard sample — wide action sequence
Storyboard sample — wide cinematic composition
Storyboard sample — narrative beat sketch
Storyboard sample — shot blocking detail
Storyboard sample — character beat sketch

What We Handle

VFX-specific storyboard illustration
Previs sequences
Shot design and camera planning
VFX breakdown and bid preparation
Concept art for VFX sequences
Technical visuals for on-set reference
Postvis
Editorial previs for edit testing
Pitch visuals for client presentations

How a project moves through us

A predictable path from brief to delivery.

01

Share Your Script/Brief

Send us the scenes that need visuals. We review and discuss the creative direction within 24 hours.

02

Initial Concepts

We deliver rough concepts and camera angles for your approval before detailed production begins.

03

Full Visualization

Detailed storyboards or animated previs sequences delivered in stages for your review.

04

Refinement

We refine based on your feedback until the visuals match your vision.

What You Need to Provide

  • Script pages or scene descriptions
  • Lens type — wide, normal, long, anamorphic (the formal storyboard-to-VFX handoff field)
  • Camera movement — static, pan, tilt, dolly, crane, handheld
  • Action arrows and blocking notes — the third formal handoff field
  • Creative references or mood boards
  • Shot list (if available)
  • Location photos or set designs
  • Character descriptions or designs
  • Any technical constraints to consider

Turnaround

We typically deliver storyboard frames within 2-5 business days, based on complexity and frame count. Previs sequences take 1-3 weeks based on length and detail level.

See our full process and how we compare

Where This Fits In Your Pipeline

Storyboard runs upstream of everything else. The clearer the plan before cameras roll, the cleaner the post pipeline that follows. We board knowing how the shot will be tracked, mattes pulled, plates cleaned, and CG integrated. Brief storyboard alongside compositing, matchmove, or 3D CGI needs and we'll align the visualization with the post pipeline you'll need.

Why Choose Us

NDA-Ready, TPN Certified

TPN-certified pipeline. NDAs signed when your project requires them. Built for major-studio security baselines.

Triple QC Process

Three rounds of internal checks before anything reaches your inbox. We catch issues so you never have to.

Pipeline Adaptive

Your tools, your specs, your naming. We work in your pipeline, not ours.

Scale On Demand

10 shots or 1,000, we ramp up the team without dropping the quality bar.

First-Pass Discipline

Process designed to clear review on the first pass. Fewer notes, shorter cycles, less back-and-forth.

Drawn for the Shoot

Big shots and complex blocking need careful planning. We give them the time and attention they deserve.

From Our Blog

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VFX Techniques

Storyboarding for VFX: Beyond the Action Beats

Storyboards for VFX-heavy productions need fields that traditional boards leave out. Lens type, camera movement, action arrows, methodology notes — the formal handoff that lets the VFX team budget against the storyboard, not against guesses.

 Guides

From Script to Screen: Creating a Winning Storyboard

How strategic storyboarding prevents VFX budget blowouts, reduces revision cycles, and keeps film and TV productions on track from day one.

 Industry Insights

Anatomy of a VFX Shot Cost: What Producers Are Actually Paying For

Per-shot rates hide the math. Complexity multipliers, scan-layer counts, look-development overhead, and the hidden pipeline cost — what really drives a VFX shot bid.

What Our Clients Say

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between storyboarding and previs?
Storyboards are static illustrated frames that show key moments. Previs is animated 3D work that shows camera movement, timing, and spatial layout. Both help plan VFX shots.
Can previs be used in the editorial cut?
Yes. We deliver previs at edit-ready resolution and frame rate. You can drop them straight into your timeline for pacing and timing tests.
How detailed are your storyboards?
We offer several detail levels. Quick rough sketches for planning, detailed line art for production reference (with the formal handoff fields — lens type, camera movement, action arrows — annotated on the frame), and fully rendered frames for client presentations and pitch decks.
Do you need a finalized script?
No. We can work from rough scene descriptions, treatment documents, or even verbal direction. The process itself often helps refine the creative.
Can you create VFX breakdowns from storyboards?
Yes. We annotate storyboards with VFX needs, shot complexity ratings, lens type, camera movement, and the technical notes that drive the bid sheet. Annotations carry forward into pre-production planning so the on-set team has the same shot intent the storyboard committed to.

Ready to Get Started?

Send us your brief and get a detailed quote within 24 hours. No commitment required.

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