In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Don't let the script "speak for itself;" The best movies are thematically related on all levels: writing, storyboarding, sound effects, acting, etc. It is your job to take a good script and turn it into great visuals. Each scene, ask yourself what the goal of the scene is, what's the mood or tone, and what the most important props, characters, or moments are. How can you draw attention to these things? Find the most crucial element of the scene, and find a way to draw the audience's attention to it in each shot, making it bigger, centering it, zooming into it, etc. Gene Wilder wasn't a storyboarder, but he thought like a visual comedian. In Willy Wonka, the famous intro where he "accidentally" trips, falls, and rolls to raucous applause was drawn up by him as a way to portray Wonka as fun, strange, and hiding behind a comic facade. What you don't want is a completely flat floor, where the camera is at a right angle to the ground. Tilting the shot slightly gives your storyboard three dimensions, even if it's only a slight shift. Straight on shots are almost never as exciting as dynamic, 3D compositions. Use the foreground and background to your advantage as well -- don't put every character or thing on the same depth line. Don't forget about the far, far background either -- it is a good place to create depth. Of course, there are plenty of reasons to break this rule, such as creating a perfectly symmetrical shot. Just know why you're breaking the rule before you do it. Usually this is obvious -- if another character is speaking, you need to cut to show them. If someone hears a noise behind them, you cut to the location the noise came from. All good cuts must have have a reason to occur-- whether it is the plot, characters, shifting attention, or a purely artistic choice. One of the most famous cuts ever is in 2001: A Space Odyssey, where director Stanley Kubrick cuts from a flying weapon to a satellite in space. In one cut, he bridges the gap between primitive man and future man while implying that little has changed but the setting. The angle of your shot tells the audience how to feel about the characters or scenes. You can use this fact in endless ways and should always ask yourself how your camera angle helps or hinders the point of the shot. For example: Looking down on a character makes them seem weak, fearful, or powerless. Looking up makes someone seem powerful, confident, and dominant. Extreme angles like very high, very low, or titled shots show confusion, fear, or and off-the-wall experience like a drug trip. Sitting down and starting the scene, making difficult choices like camera angle and composition, is hard if you're not sure what direction you want to take things yet. A good intermediate step is to write out the scene like a short story. What parts pop out as important, what details stick out as you're writing, and what are the key actions in each shot? You can then edit this mini-script as a practice run before drawing. Stick to just 1-2 descriptions for each shot or scene. You're not writing a novel, you're writing a guide. Storyboards are, in essence, practice shots of a movie. As such, they goal is to use the boards to set up actual lights, cameras, and sets to mimic the shot your drew up. Diving deeply into shot types, color composition, camera angles, and more will greatly increase your toolkit as a story board creator. Drawing a storyboard is cheap, but shooting is not. If working on a larger film, you need to know the rough difficulty of shots to know if they're feasible. Way high-up shots may look amazing and fit the film, but helicopter filming is very expensive!
Summary: Find ways to express the script's themes visually. Avoid flat, two-dimensional compositions by always angling the camera. Provide motivation to cut the camera instead of just changing the shot. Use the angle of a camera to indicate character relationships and feelings. Try writing the scene out as prose if you're struggling to get started. Study cinematography.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Depending on the time of year, you'll need to bring a variety of clothing with you, as your body temperature will drop the longer you sit still. Likewise, you might get warm and want to shed a few layers. If you stargaze in the fall or winter, try thermal underwear, sweaters, hats, gloves or mittens, and scarves. If you stargaze in the spring or summer, wear multiple, light layers. Try a zip-up hoodie, light jacket, hat, and jeans. Bring one warm coat in case the temperature drops dramatically during the night. You will want to keep your eyes trained on the sky for an extended period of time, so comfort is a must. Your neck will become tired and sore very quickly unless you lay flat on your back or recline in a chair. Good options for comfort and warmth are: a yoga mat, pillows, tarp (in case of dew or damp grass), camping pad, camping chair, or reclining deck chair. If prefer to sit up, remember to put something between yourself and the ground so that you don't catch a chill. Bringing a blanket or two will both keep you warm and add a layer of cushioning to your chair, mat, or tarp. Sit under or on top of a blanket, or bundle it under your head for extra support. Don't bring blankets that are not washable. Anything you bring with you while stargazing may get dirty or wet, since you will be outdoors. You may be out for a while, so it's important to supply yourself with snacks and beverages. Sustenance can be both fun and practical, so remember to pack things that you like! Popular beverage options are: hot chocolate, coffee, tea (especially during the colder months), water, soda, and beer or wine (if you are over 21 and have a designated driver). Portable, energy-filled foods you might want to bring are: trail mix, granola bars, chocolate, beef jerky, soup in a thermos, or pre-made sandwiches. Binoculars will help you see more stars, planets, and constellations than you would with your naked eye. This way, you won't strain your eyes trying to see everything that's up there. If you think you'll be out stargazing for a while, or are worried about the weather, bring a tent, canopy, or tarp that you can set up. This way, you'll have shelter from the elements and can take a rest if you're feeling tired or worn out. You can also store your extra snacks, drinks, chairs, and blankets underneath the covering.
Summary: Layer your clothing. Bring a mat, chair, and pillow. Use a blanket for comfort and warmth. Pack food and drinks. Relax your eyes by bringing binoculars. Try a tent or canopy for longer stargazing trips.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Remove the drain stopper completely by either pulling it out or by removing the screws that are in the face of the stopper. To pull the gunk and hair from the drain, you'll need to make sure that you can access the vertical pipe that runs from your drain. You can purchase a plastic snake that has teeth on it from a home improvement store or you can use pliers. Work your tool into the drain and try to snag any grime or hair that's caught in the drain. Carefully pull the hair and gunk from the drain with your tool and use your fingers to pull the rest of it out. Continue doing this until you've removed all the built up hair from the drain. Dispose of any hair or gunk in a waste bin and run water into your bathtub. Make sure that the water flows down the drain before wiping down the tub and getting rid of any excess debris that you pulled up from your drain.
Summary:
Remove the drain stopper. Remove gunk and hair with pliers or a plastic snake. Rinse and wipe down the bathtub.