Storyboarding 101: A Crash Course in Professional Storyboarding

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Summary: Incredible book!!! Very easy reading!!!!
Review: If you are a storyboard artist or want to get into the profession, get this book!! It's told from the trenches and real-life experiences in Hollywood...not from the classroom.

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Summary: Not Very Useful
Review: Mr. Fraioli's book is certainly a wonderful work about sticking to something and getting where you wish to be. However, I found it interesting that his name isn't found in the crew listing for either Ace Ventura nor Wild America. Of course, this could be a simple oversight...but still.
In my opinion the situations seemed a bit "staged" and in a lot of ways cliched. He does try to inspire, however and for that I give him two stars.

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Summary: Sincerely written...but
Review: Mr. Fraioli's book is certainly a wonderful work about sticking to something and getting where you wish to be. However, I found it interesting that his name isn't found in the crew listing for either Ace Ventura nor Wild America. Of course, this could be a simple oversight...but still.
In my opinion the situations seemed a bit "staged" and in a lot of ways cliched. He does try to inspire, however and for that I give him two stars.

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Summary: Some good information, but...
Review: This book had some good information, but focused more on career building and Hollywood networking than on actual storyboarding techniques. I'm glad the author was able to develop such a career, but he goes on too much about it and I think the book would have been more useful with more detail on translating script and director's vision into storyboards rather than stories on how lucky the guy was getting to be a director's assistant.

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Summary: Some good information, but...
Review: This book had some good information, but focused more on career building and Hollywood networking than on actual storyboarding techniques. I'm glad the author was able to develop such a career, but he goes on too much about it and I think the book would have been more useful with more detail on translating script and director's vision into storyboards rather than stories on how lucky the guy was getting to be a director's assistant.

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Summary: Not What You Think - horrible instruction book
Review: This book is misleading from cover to cover. It is not a tutorial or "course" as the title may mis-lead you to believe. It is a personal account of finding a job in Hollywood after leaving film school without a plan. This book does not even discuss the basic nomenclature of the storyboard artist, much less present insights or examples into actual storyboards from sequences in films with which you may be familiar. Have I mentioned that the book title and editor's summary is misleading. Pass on this and find something actually helpful in learning how to prepare storyboards like "Understanding Comics" or "Storyboards: Motion in Art".

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Summary: Excellent book for breaking in the biz!
Review: This book tells it like it is! The author's straight forward advice is excellent! I'm a storyboard artist who struggled in Hollywood, but Fraioli's words of wisdom are optimistic, strategic and helped me tremendously! I read the other reviews below, and it's disappointing to see there are always one or two who think differently. It's obvious those "other readers/artists" failed in Hollywood and are looking for someone to blame. What they should worry about is trying to succeed instead of getting jealous and angry at those who do make it. Anyway, this book is a definite for those wanting to succeed in Hollywood. If you are a failure or want to fail, then don't by the book. Otherwise, pick up a copy today and learn how the "game" is played from someone who definitely knows.

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Summary: Definitely a motivating book!!
Review: This book will motivate any artist or filmmaker trying to break into the highly competitive Hollywood scene. The author's words of wisdom, and "tricks of the trade" is something not taught in any school. If you want an edge on the competition, pick up a copy of this book!

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Summary: A very interesting and informative book.!
Review: This is a "must read" book for anyone serious about pursuing a career as a storyboard artist but doesn't have any idea on how to go about it. It is easy to read, very informative, and takes you though a series of lessons you will be sure to remember and use thoughout your professional storyboarding career. Also I found that not only was the author's own personal experence in the field motivating but inspiring as well. It made me want to make sure that I keep up on my drawing skills and to try out some of the styles and storyboarding techniques mentioned in the book. I enjoyed reading and learning from this wonderful book very much.

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Summary: A very interesting and informative book.!
Review: This is a "must read" book for anyone serious about pursuing a career as a storyboard artist but doesn't have any idea on how to go about it. It is easy to read, very informative, and takes you though a series of lessons you will be sure to remember and use thoughout your professional storyboarding career. Also I found that not only was the author's own personal experence in the field motivating but inspiring as well. It made me want to make sure that I keep up on my drawing skills and to try out some of the styles and storyboarding techniques mentioned in the book. I enjoyed reading and learning from this wonderful book very much.