The Official Website of Storyboard Artist
Jan-Michael Franklin
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"Have Pencil, Will Travel!"
SERVICES
TELEVISION STORYBOARDS
This is where I really earn my keep. Storyboards for a serialized TV show are usually done down and dirty guerilla style! These boards normally have very quick turnaround and are often shot just days and sometimes even hours after they are completed. I thrive in this environment because my quick style is seemingly taylor made for it. I usually do these in a simple black and white line art style.
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COMMERCIAL STORYBOARDS
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Commercial boards are not as much about function and more about establishing a look and feel for a brand. I do these boards in a more polished and fully realised style. Full-color is almost a must for commercial boards, but there is usually a much lower frame count so it balances out.
FEATURE FILM STORYBOARDS
Feature Film Storyboards are basically the same as TV boards but with normally more time allowed for completion. The director can be more specific with the extra time, and I can normally put more detail in the boards such as tones and special effects. These are still usually black and white with graytones.
COMIC BOOK PAGES
I don't do much of this anymore, but I will probably always do comic pages if my schedule allows. the freedom of panel usage vs storyboarding is very appealing. I am basically a penciller only as I just don't have the patience for inking anymore. Feel free to contact me if you want a comic that is more storytelling focused. Be prepared to have an inker too though.