Oz Magazine July / August 2022

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Cover Story

Breathe Life Into Art Thru

Story By: Sydnee Mutuku

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toryboarding has come a long way since becoming an essential part of the creative process. The main goal of creating a successful storyboard is to show the director’s vision clearly. Coming out of Walt Disney Studios in the 1930s, the first complete storyboard can be traced back to The Three Little Pigs (1933). The history of storyboards goes back further to 1900s silent films; however, many have been lost or destroyed. Fast forward to the 21st century, storyboard artists are the glue that holds the foundation together. Five storyboard artists share their vision and how they got to where they are now. “Between cartooning, design, storyboard, directing, and producing, it’s all about telling a good story. A great pitch is a story, too.” Mark Simon Five storyboard artists share their vision and how they got to where they are now. “Between cartooning, design, storyboard, directing, and producing, it’s all about telling a good story. A great pitch is a story, too,” said Mark Simon.

Image courtesy of Mark Simon

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