🔸 Thinking about breaking into storyboard work? In this episode of the Storyboard Roundtable, our panel of seasoned artists share the lessons they’ve learned and the real-world experiences that shaped their careers. Whether you’re just starting out or already established, you’ll walk away with practical advice and fresh strategies to strengthen your storytelling skills.🎨 Key Takeaways:• Persistence Pays Off: Learn how tenacity can turn knockbacks into opportunities.• The Art of Networking: Discover effective ways to jump into the visual storytelling community and build connections that can accelerate your career.• Shift Your Mindset: Understand the importance of being ego-less in a collaborative environment, focusing on delivering value to the production and directors you work with.🔸 Visit our SUBSTACK, Full of Useful Information for Visual Storytelling: https://www.beyondtheprocess.art/🔸 Download our FREE 10-page VISUAL STORYTELLING GUIDE (for storyboard and comic artists as well as filmmakers): https://www.beyondtheprocess.art/p/free-visual-storytelling-guide🔸 If you enjoy our content, please consider throwing a small tip our way (much appreciated): https://ko-fi.com/beyondtheprocess🔸 Please take our short Storyboard Artist survey so we can better serve you:https://forms.gle/jwKTeN65R8kKc3a67ARTSTATION: https://www.artstation.com/beyondtheprocesspodcastINSTA: https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheprocess/Opening Theme:"Showdown At The Dresden" by Dresden The Flamingo©2025 2 BOARD ARTISTS LLC. All rights reserved.Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction01:15 - Meet the Panelists03:15 - First Gig Stories: Mark Simon09:55 - First Gig Stories: Mark Sexton18:10 - First Gig Stories: Jeremy Simser26:09 - First Gig Stories: Lance Laspina30:30 - First Gig Stories: Shane Patrick White36:45 - Tips on Landing Your First Gig37:45 - Importance of Networking43:15 - The Mindset Shift Needed in Storyboarding44:50 - Key Qualities of a Successful Storyboard Artist#Storyboarding #VisualStorytelling #Animation #Filmmaking #AnimationIndustry #FirstGig #Networking #ArtCareer #StoryboardArtist

🔸 Visit our SUBSTACK to read the written interview we did with WILLIAM STOUT: https://www.beyondtheprocess.art/🔸 WILLIAM STOUT—the legendary illustrator, painter, and production designer who directly inspired Michael Crichton’s acclaimed novel, Jurassic Park. In this exclusive video podcast interview, discover the untold stories behind Stout’s iconic dinosaur art, his incredible and hilarious stories of working in Hollywood, and how his extraordinary imagination helped to shape one of the most beloved franchises in film history. Whether a fan of comics, illustration, or paleo art, this conversation offers a rare glimpse into the mind of the man who brought prehistoric worlds to life. 🔸 Download our FREE 10-page VISUAL STORYTELLING GUIDE (for storyboard and comic artists as well as filmmakers): https://www.beyondtheprocess.art/p/free-visual-storytelling-guide🔸 If you enjoy our content, please consider throwing a small tip our way (much appreciated): https://ko-fi.com/beyondtheprocess🔸 Please take our short Storyboard Artist survey so we can better serve you:https://forms.gle/jwKTeN65R8kKc3a67GET IN TOUCH_______________ARTSTATION: https://www.artstation.com/beyondtheprocesspodcastINSTA: https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheprocess/Opening Theme:"Showdown At The Dresden" by Dresden The Flamingo©2025 2 BOARD ARTISTS LLC. All rights reserved.#WilliamStout #JurassicPark #DinosaurArt #Illustration #PaleoArt #HollywoodStories #CreativeProcess #BeyondTheProcess

🔸 Visit our SUBSTACK, Full of Useful Information for Visual Storytelling: https://www.beyondtheprocess.art/🔸 Download our FREE 10-page VISUAL STORYTELLING GUIDE (for storyboard and comic artists as well as filmmakers): https://www.beyondtheprocess.art/p/free-visual-storytelling-guide🔸 Join us for an insightful session with professional storyboard artists as they share their unique working processes in detail! In today's episode of the STORYBOARD ROUNDTABLE, hear firsthand accounts from Heiko Von Drengenberg (Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse, Predator: Badlands, The Electric State), Mark Simon (The Walking Dead, Dexter and Stranger Things), and Simeon Wilkins (Fantastic Four: First Steps, The Naked Gun, Lilo and Stitch), each sharing their creative journeys from concept to completion. You'll discover invaluable tips and strategies that can elevate your own storyboard practice, regardless of your experience level.Key Highlights:- Learn how each artist approaches script interpretation and research, laying the groundwork for effective storyboarding.- Gain insights into the tools and software that streamline their processes, enabling faster and more precise work.- Explore the nuances of collaborating with directors and production teams and the importance of flexibility on set.By the end of this video, viewers will walk away with practical insights into the art of storyboarding, learning techniques to enhance their visual storytelling skills.TODAY’S TOPIC: Our Entire Individual Working ProcessThis is one episode you will NOT want to miss, as each of our guests goes into incredible detail explaining their working process from beginning to end. We promise you'll have that AHA! moment at least once, no matter how long you've been drawing storyboards.🔸 If you enjoy our content, please consider throwing a small tip our way (much appreciated): https://ko-fi.com/beyondtheprocess🔸 Please take our short Storyboard Artist survey so we can better serve you:https://forms.gle/jwKTeN65R8kKc3a67GET IN TOUCH_______________ARTSTATION: https://www.artstation.com/beyondtheprocesspodcastINSTA: https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheprocess/#StoryboardArt #VisualStorytelling #FilmIndustry #Storyboarding #CreativeProcess #BeyondTheProcess #Art #NarrativeOpening Theme:"Showdown At The Dresden" by Dresden The Flamingo©2025 2 BOARD ARTISTS LLC. All rights reserved.Timestamp Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:00 - Meet the Panel03:05 - Mark Simon's Process 27:34 - Simeon Wilkins' Approach46:00 - Heiko Von Drengenberg's Techniques55:00 - The Power of Thumbnails56:40 - Designing While Storyboarding59:00 - Final Thoughts