Storyboard Template
Book: ______________________ Video #: _ Angle: _____________
Scene-by-Scene Plan
| Scene ID | Duration | Narrative Beat | Purpose of This Visual |
|---|
| S01 | ___s | Hook | |
| S02 | ___s | Context | |
| S03 | ___s | Escalation | |
| S04 | ___s | Payoff | |
| S05 | ___s | Book reveal | |
| S06 | ___s | CTA | |
Detailed Scene Cards
Scene S01 — [Narrative Beat: ________________]
| Field | Value |
|---|
| Duration | _______s |
| Primary subject | |
| Action / movement | |
| Setting / time of day | |
| Lighting, color, atmosphere | |
| Camera language | |
| Foreground detail | |
| Background detail | |
| Character continuity | |
| Caption-safe area | |
| Transition to next scene | |
| Sound design | |
| Script line supported | |
| Must regenerate if fails? | Yes / No — why: |
Visual function (check all that apply):
- [ ] Illustrates the words literally
- [ ] Communicates the underlying emotion
- [ ] Introduces a question
- [ ] Establishes the setting
- [ ] Creates contrast or escalation
- [ ] Reveals the book as the product
Scene S02 — [Narrative Beat: ________________]
| Field | Value |
|---|
| Duration | _______s |
| Primary subject | |
| Action / movement | |
| Setting / time of day | |
| Lighting, color, atmosphere | |
| Camera language | |
| Foreground detail | |
| Background detail | |
| Character continuity | |
| Caption-safe area | |
| Transition to next scene | |
| Sound design | |
| Script line supported | |
| Must regenerate if fails? | Yes / No — why: |
Visual function (check all that apply):
- [ ] Illustrates the words literally
- [ ] Communicates the underlying emotion
- [ ] Introduces a question
- [ ] Establishes the setting
- [ ] Creates contrast or escalation
- [ ] Reveals the book as the product
Scene S03 — [Narrative Beat: ________________]
| Field | Value |
|---|
| Duration | _______s |
| Primary subject | |
| Action / movement | |
| Setting / time of day | |
| Lighting, color, atmosphere | |
| Camera language | |
| Foreground detail | |
| Background detail | |
| Character continuity | |
| Caption-safe area | |
| Transition to next scene | |
| Sound design | |
| Script line supported | |
| Must regenerate if fails? | Yes / No — why: |
Visual function (check all that apply):
- [ ] Illustrates the words literally
- [ ] Communicates the underlying emotion
- [ ] Introduces a question
- [ ] Establishes the setting
- [ ] Creates contrast or escalation
- [ ] Reveals the book as the product
Scene S04 — [Narrative Beat: ________________]
| Field | Value |
|---|
| Duration | _______s |
| Primary subject | |
| Action / movement | |
| Setting / time of day | |
| Lighting, color, atmosphere | |
| Camera language | |
| Foreground detail | |
| Background detail | |
| Character continuity | |
| Caption-safe area | |
| Transition to next scene | |
| Sound design | |
| Script line supported | |
| Must regenerate if fails? | Yes / No — why: |
Visual function (check all that apply):
- [ ] Illustrates the words literally
- [ ] Communicates the underlying emotion
- [ ] Introduces a question
- [ ] Establishes the setting
- [ ] Creates contrast or escalation
- [ ] Reveals the book as the product
Scene S05 — [Narrative Beat: ________________] (Book reveal)
| Field | Value |
|---|
| Duration | _______s |
| Cover reveal treatment | |
| Cover placement | |
| Transition from story to book | |
| Sound design | |
| Must regenerate if fails? | Yes / No |
Scene S06 — [Narrative Beat: ________________] (CTA)
| Field | Value |
|---|
| Duration | _______s |
| CTA text | |
| CTA timing | |
| Cover + Atomic Shelf logo placement | |
| Sound design | |
Shot Variety Check
| Shot type used? | Yes | No |
|---|
| Establishing shot | | |
| Close-up | | |
| Detail shot | | |
| Over-the-shoulder composition | | |
| Environmental / depth | | |
| Reaction shot | | |
| Symbolic imagery | | |
Every shot must serve a defined narrative function. If a shot type is marked "No," confirm that was intentional — not an oversight.