Screenwriting : Storyboarding--yes or no by Rutger Oosterhoff

But sometimes it's nice to supplement your storyline idea with a storyboard you draw yourself :-)

I finished two military historical screenplays. John Ericsson’s Monitor (Civil War) and the Men of Midway (World War 2). I could not have done it without storyboarding.

However, I am now writing the first book in my YA novel that I plan on converting to a streaming series, and that, I laid out all in my head.

"... I laid out all in my head" . I think that is what it is all about. Trying to have a clear vision what you want to show/tell in your movie. Sometimes you have it all laid out in your head, sometimes you need a storyboard to see your story come to live the way you want it. Storyboarding does not destroy the soul of your story, nor does it make your shots more predictable or boring. I could also imagion that storyboarding could create some whole new ideas through VISUALISING, other than just SHOTwise.

Currently working on a storyboard for a short I wrote and I'm hoping to film it sometime soon. We'll see. I'm having a blast. It's also eye opening to get out of your head and translate a script into something tangible. If interested in filmmaking, it's rather a must. Certainly for planning, breaking down a script, and having something visual to show and communicate with other collaborators. ;)

About Herzog. He prefers to improvise. Everyone has a different process. Why belittle other screenwriters, filmmakers, and artists for choosing to work differently?

What I do like about Herzog is his ability to capture those surprising moments. And just because there is a storyboard or a plan, that doesn't mean there isn't room for discovery or surprise. Putting Herzog's hyperbolic coward insult aside, it's about being open and creating in the moment. Fearlessness. Certainly great advice. ;)

Does Herzog use video playback monitors to review shots/takes?

I would think so. Lol! He also does a lot of documentaries, correct? The type of filming that improvisation works well. Plus he works with a small, specifically-chosen team, etc.