Storyboarding

OpenLight Films offers storyboarding services in San Francisco and Bay Area to companies with video marketing needs.

From concept to completion, we’ve helped local and national brands plan effective video campaigns. As the next step after scriptwriting, a storyboard visually maps out the video, scene by scene, using illustrations to show how the narrative will unfold.

A great storyboard is detailed and consistent, offering a clear frame-by-frame vision that ties directly to the script and core message. At OpenLight Films, we incorporate visual and audio cues, pacing, and storytelling elements to ensure every aspect is thoughtfully planned.

While not always required, a storyboard is a powerful tool—even on a limited budget. It helps teams anticipate challenges, align creatively, and streamline production. Many companies skip this step, but we’ve found it often saves time, reduces costs, and leads to a stronger final product.

Another advantage to storyboarding is that it makes it easier to experiment with different ideas if alternative scenarios are needed.

It may sound tedious but the storyboard process is usually the part of the video production process that gets everyone excited, because it’s when all the ideas from concept development and scriptwriting finally take shape. Upon seeing their ideas come to life, everyone involved– from writers to directors to all the technical and creative teams– becomes reenergized and gets a second wind. Passionate as ever for our craft, we at OpenLight Films always look forward to this part of the process. 

Do you need help with storyboarding for your next video project? Are you looking for an experienced Bay Area corporate video production team? Contact us today!