Share

Books


April 9, 2026  

Required Reading for the storyboard artist

Being a professional storyboard artist requires a mix of drawing skills, film knowledge, and story structure. Each one of these disciplines is a specialized skill, but it's important to be familiar with all of them to understand how to construct a winning scene.

The following is a list of our recommendations for books and materials to improve your storyboards, drawing skills, and film knowledge. Do you have other suggestions for books that have helped you? Leave a reply in the comments section at the bottom of the page.

Professional Storyboarding Rules of Thumb
ProfessionalStoryboarding cover 200x200 1

By Sergio Paez and Anson Jew Published by Focal Press


Other Suggested Books






{"email":"Email address invalid","url":"Website address invalid","required":"Required field missing"}

Ready to Build a Portfolio Studios Actually Hire From?

This guide covers the fundamentals. Watch the free training to see the exact portfolio and process that gets artists hired at studios like Pixar, Disney and Lucasfilm, taught by mentors who work there. Watch the free training 

>