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Re: Share Your E-Learning Storyboard Templates #251

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TracyCarroll
Community Member
7 years ago
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. :)
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  • RebeccaPatte460's avatar
    RebeccaPatte460
    Community Member
    7 years ago
    Being 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-1c99's avatar
      SteveMorey-1c99
      Community Member
      7 years ago
      So 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.
      • AnoukVanDijk's avatar
        AnoukVanDijk
        Community Member
        7 years ago
        Oh, 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.
  • TraceSymonds's avatar
    TraceSymonds
    Community Member
    7 years ago
    I 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!
  • JackieVanNice's avatar
    JackieVanNice
    Super Hero
    7 years ago
    Me 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.
    • JodiSansone's avatar
      JodiSansone
      Community Member
      7 years ago
      Jackie, 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!