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TracyCarroll
6 years agoCommunity Member
Ah, no example or download from me this week! I don't use storyboards--I've never figured out how to use them in a way that is helpful for me. Describing interactions and/or animations I want to take place takes longer than just doing them. Copying and pasting from a Word doc into Storyline drives me nuts. Even importing a PowerPoint into Storyline can turn out to be problematic.
I start with a blank Storyline template, and go on developing my prototype (or first draft ) from there. Unless a client requires me to use a specific storyboard document. In that case, I generally end up reverse-engineering the project in order to comply. :)
I start with a blank Storyline template, and go on developing my prototype (or first draft ) from there. Unless a client requires me to use a specific storyboard document. In that case, I generally end up reverse-engineering the project in order to comply. :)
- JackieVanNice6 years agoSuper HeroMe too, Tracy! I do have a downloadable storyboard template on my site, but have only used it on the rarest of occasions.
I use prototypes to do the heavy lifting.- TracyCarroll6 years agoCommunity MemberNow I can say that I'm in very good company! :)
- JodiSansone6 years agoCommunity MemberJackie, I found a template you shared somewhere in the community and it was very helpful. I used it with a client and it helped me get my head together before I started cranking on their project. You never know who will find your posts helpful!
- JackieVanNice6 years agoSuper HeroWow Jodi, that’s great! :-D Very true - you never know. And I remember putting that template together because a client really wanted a storyboard and I didn’t like the templates I was finding, so I guess it could save someone else the same trouble.
With that in mind, I guess I’ll share the template!
Here’s the post about it: https://www.jackievannice.com/?p=175065544
Here’s the download page: https://www.jackievannice.com/?page_id=175068477
- RebeccaPatte4605 years agoCommunity MemberBeing a newbie, this makes me feel better! I tend to just take what my project owner has and start designing. I send Review 360 links along the way so things can be seen and changed if needed, but I'm like you. I have seen the benefits of following a storyboard from a project owner, but designing one on my way seems to be more time consuming than just jumping in and getting to work.
- SteveMorey-1c995 years agoCommunity MemberSo pleased to see people saying this. I've always struggled to sit and describe the interactions when I could just build them.
Unless I'm making video/amiation then I have a storyboard. But even then I'm happier with pen and the paper stolen out of the photocopier.- AnoukVanDijk5 years agoCommunity MemberOh, this sounds oh so familiar! I usually start out really neat (I will share my template under this thread) but as we go along the storyboard goes out of the window. I must say that the review function has a lot to do with it; makes it so much easier to work.
- TraceSymonds5 years agoCommunity MemberI am right here with you. I get frustrated when people ask me for storyboards in Word, PPT, etc., because like you, I can build the slides faster in Storyline and then just use a review tool to show it to them. I'm only making changes in one system.
I use outlines more than storyboards and that works best for me. I'm so happy to read your post - I really thought I was the only one!