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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
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By Sergio Paez and Anson Jew Published by Focal Press


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