Uploaded July 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
In this video, we'll show you how to turn a split script, which is really a simplified “storyboard,” into what we in the biz call a “story reel” of your planned video.
DOWNLOAD the resources for this video: [bit.ly/2MxNhRY]
This is an opportunity to see if your vision works. Do the images support the script? Have you planned too much? Too little? This rough draft will help you test your ideas. Not only will it show you exactly how long to pace your piece (more on that later) it also works as a quick test to see if the jokes are hitting and if your script is working, before going into the more labor intensive animation process.
If your story reel is feeling confusing or weird or you’re bored watching it, now’s the time to change up the script or the images and record a new better story reel. It’s all part of the process. Your piece will undoubtedly get better each time you remake and re-record your story reel. It’s not uncommon for us to redo our story boards and story reels three or four times before moving into animation. A traditional story reel is a series of photos that are added to the narration like this, but to keep this as simple as possible, we’re going to do it all as a single video like this.
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BimBam sparks connections to Judaism through digital storytelling for learners of all ages. Founded in 2008, BimBam’s catalog of hundreds of animated videos and other digital content are now under the auspices of the Union of Reform Judaism, and many can be found on its flagship educational website, ReformJudaism.org. Watch something Jewish at https://reformjudaism.org.
In this video, we'll show you how to turn a split script, which is really a simplified “storyboard,” into what we in the biz call a “story reel” of your planned video.
DOWNLOAD the resources for this video: [bit.ly/2MxNhRY]
This is an opportunity to see if your vision works. Do the images support the script? Have you planned too much? Too little? This rough draft will help you test your ideas. Not only will it show you exactly how long to pace your piece (more on that later) it also works as a quick test to see if the jokes are hitting and if your script is working, before going into the more labor intensive animation process.
If your story reel is feeling confusing or weird or you’re bored watching it, now’s the time to change up the script or the images and record a new better story reel. It’s all part of the process. Your piece will undoubtedly get better each time you remake and re-record your story reel. It’s not uncommon for us to redo our story boards and story reels three or four times before moving into animation. A traditional story reel is a series of photos that are added to the narration like this, but to keep this as simple as possible, we’re going to do it all as a single video like this.
SUBSCRIBE to RJ on the GO: reformjudaism.org/rjonthego to attend live, interactive, virtual experiences for children and families.
FOLLOW
Facebook: facebook.com/reformjudaism
Twitter: twitter.com/reformjudaism
Instagram: instagram.com/reformjudaism
ABOUT US
BimBam sparks connections to Judaism through digital storytelling for learners of all ages. Founded in 2008, BimBam’s catalog of hundreds of animated videos and other digital content are now under the auspices of the Union of Reform Judaism, and many can be found on its flagship educational website, ReformJudaism.org. Watch something Jewish at https://reformjudaism.org.
