Storyboard

Inspirational Board:

Jessie James Storyboard by Elizabeth Colomba

CBT_SH01_P1- Mid Shot locked off shot of a forest. Cobalt slowly comes into frame from camera left. (318 Frames)

CBT_SH01_P2 – Cobalt turns towards the camera. He looks down and touches the orb on his midsection. (180 Frames)

CBT_SH02_P1- Cut to extreme close up of orb on midsection. The orb compartment opens up to reveal a power button. ( Frames)

CBT_SH02_P2- Cobalt extends a finger and slowly goes to push the power button. (60 Frames)

CBT_SH03_P1- Mid Shot of Cobalt. A bird flies down and lands on Cobalt’s forearm, stopping him from pressing the button. (102 Frames)

CBT_SH04_P1- Close up of Cobalt’s head. He raises his arm up to bring the bird close to his face. He curiously observes the bird as it hops on his arm. (152 Frames)

CBT_SH05_P1- Mid Shot of Cobalt. He places the bird on his head and the power compartment closes. (60 Frames)

CBT_SH05_P2- Cobalt stands happy with the bird on his head. Camera begins to dolly back and screen fades to black. (165 Frames)

Shot List Breakdown

Shot 1

Camera is locked with wide depth of field. Lighting is dark and colors seem muted. Cobalt walks into frame from camera right. He stops in front of a tree and turns towards the camera. Cobalt slowly raises his hand to a round hatch on his chest.

Camera: 50mm Standard

Shot Length: 325 Frames

Run Time: 3:13

Shot 2

Cut to a close up of Cobalt’s round hatch. The compartment opens revealing a power button; he slowly reaches to press it.

Camera: 50mm Standard

Shot Length: 205 Frames

Run Time: 8:13

Shot 3

Cut to mid shot of Cobalt. A bird flies into frame from the top right and lands on Cobalt’s forearm. He stops moving and looks at the bird.

Camera: 50mm Standard

Shot Length: 103 Frames

Run Time: 4:07

Shot 4

Cut to a close-up shot of Cobalt’s head. Depth of field is narrow and lighting in the scene becomes more vibrant. He raises his arm up to his head to examine the bird. The bird hops around on his arm.

Camera: 70mm Standard

Shot Length: 135 Frames

Run Time: 5:15

Shot 5

Cut to Mid Shot of Cobalt. Depth of field is wide. He places the bird on his head and the camera slowly dolly’s out. The scene becomes vibrant and bright and the screen fades to black.

Camera: 35mm Standard

Shot Length: 303 Frames

Run Time: 12:15