The Importance of Scripts & Storyboards

When creating videos a script is key to organizing a message that will be cohesive and prompt action. Though the word script may sound daunting, a script is simply the written text of any broadcast.

Part of the script for The Importance of Being Earnest. This script is in the public domain at Project Gutenberg

Something that commonly accompanies a script is a storyboard. A storyboard is a visual representation of how your script will unfold.

An illustrated example of a storyboard. Image by Freepik

It's not necessary to create both but I would recommend it. Those involved in production may have different learning styles; a storyboard may communicate better with some and a script with others. The best practice is to have both available so you can succeed at getting your message across to those you work with and therefore to the audience at whom your message is aimed.