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If you draw on paper and need to storyboard a film in 16:9 format, this free PDF storyboard template is for you.

This template has one DIN A4 horizontal sheet with nine frames per page, in 16:9 (1.77:1) aspect ratio, ready to use, awaiting your drawings.

You can print it out and start drawing on paper. Another way you can use this template: open it in Photoshop, choose crop to Art Box or Crop Box in Import PDF > Page options and draw your board on a new blank layer.

You can get an editable version of this template for Procreate here: https://gum.co/16x9_storyboard_procreate_9-frames_A4_hrzntl.

There is also a desktop publishing version of this template for InDesign, with much more variations and choices available here: https://gum.co/16x9-ID-Av-Nxt-hrztl.

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This is a storyboard template on DIN A4 horizontal (landscape) page for 16:9 (1.77:1) aspect ratio storyboards, with nine and six frames per sheet. You can either edit this storyboard template with Adobe InDesign or print the blank one to draw on paper.

Only duplicate the pages you want to use. To import your drawings, place your pictures into the frames that belong to the Images layer. Resize as you see fit. You can use the Rule of Thirds guides located in the top locked layer to help you frame your compositions. Use the Text layer for your notes. To format your body text, look for Paragraph Styles under Type and Character Styles under Type for shot numbers.

Change the template to make it your own. Fill in the header, add your credits and project details, put your production title or logo. And your presentation is now ready for print or screens in no time!

IDML (InDesign Markup) format is compatible with all InDesign versions from CS4 to the current CC2021.

FYI: You need the font Avenir Next installed on your machine for this template to work as planned.

Look at the A-Pagination master to change the pagination styling.

This template will help you save you time when you need to present your storyboards!

You can get the same template for Procreate here: https://gum.co/16x9_storyboard_procreate_9-frames_A4_hrzntl.

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If you need to draw a storyboard in 16:9 (1.77:1) aspect ratio on paper, you can use this free PDF template.

This template has two DIN A4 horizontal sheets with five frames per page, ready to use, awaiting you to draw.

Boxes:

The first column indicates the number of your cuts.

The second column stands for the picture screen, where you draw or place your storyboard shots.

Last, there is a split column for your script notes: action and dialogue.

You can print it out and start drawing on paper. Another way you can use this template: open it in Photoshop, choose crop to Art Box or Crop Box in Import PDF > Page options and draw your board on a new blank layer.

You can get the Procreate version of this template here: https://gum.co/16x9-Prct-5frms-A4-vert.

There is a desktop publishing version of this template for InDesign here: https://gum.co/16x9-ID-vert-bxs.

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Story artists, animators, film directors, illustrators, and designers love this free anime storyboard template on DIN A4 vertical (portrait) page, initially designed for print and now available for Procreate. This template has five frames per sheet, in 16:9 aspect ratio (1.77:1). The fantastic storyboards from Studio Ghibli inspired this layout.

Boxes

The first column indicates cuts. Use it to number your shots—a single shot sometimes need several pictures.

The second column is the picture screen. That’s where you draw your storyboard shots.

Then there is a space for action, dialogue, and your script notes.

The last column, time, is for writing the duration of your shots in seconds.

You can get the PDF version of this template here: https://gum.co/ghibli-storyboard_En_pdf_16x9.

If you want a desktop publishing version of this template, you will find the InDesign layout at https://gum.co/Ghibli_En_idml_16x9.

There is also an excellent version of this template for Apple Pages: https://gum.co/Ghibli_Pages_En_16x9.

Get this free Procreate anime storyboard template!

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Anime Storyboard Template for 1.77:1 aspect ratio

This is an anime storyboard template on DIN A4 vertical (portrait) page for 16:9 (1.77:1) aspect ratio storyboards, with 5 frames per sheet. This layout draws inspiration from the beautiful Studio Ghibli layouts. You can either edit this storyboard template with Adobe InDesign or print the blank one out to draw on paper.

Boxes:

The first column indicates cuts. Use it to number your shots—you can have several pictures for the same shot.

The second and main column stands for the picture screen. That’s where you draw or place your pictures.

Then there is a space for your script notes for action, dialogue, etc.

The last column, time, is for annotating the duration of your shots in seconds.

Only duplicate the pages you want to use. To import your drawings, place your pictures into the frames that belong to the Images layer. You can use the Rule of Thirds guides located in the top locked layer to help you frame your compositions. Use the Text layer for your notes. Change the template to make it your own. Fill in the header, add your credits and project details, put your production title or logo. And your presentation is now ready for print or screens in no time!

IDML (InDesign Markup) format is compatible with all InDesign versions from CS4 to InDesign CC 2020.

FYI: Since the document grid corresponds to the 16:9 aspect ratio, you can build variations with ease. The smallest module is 21,333 by 12 points. Its height matches the document body text’s leading—in case you’d like to type text, 9 points is recommended for body text. You need the font Avenir installed on your machine for this template to work properly. Use the A-Pagination master for pagination, the A-Master for a clean sheet.

You can always hide the baseline grid and/or the document grid for clarity (View > Grids & Guides > Show Baseline Grid & Hide Baseline Grid).

I hope this template will save you time and help you design beautiful storyboards!

You can get the free version of this template in PDF here: https://gum.co/ghibli-storyboard_En_pdf_16x9

You can get the english version of this template here: (soon)

There is also a version of this template for Apple Pages here: https://gum.co/Ghibli_Pages_En_16x9

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Free Procreate storyboard template on DIN A4 horizontal (landscape) page for story artists, animators, film directors, illustrators, and designers. This template has nine frames per sheet, in 16:9 aspect ratio (1.77:1). There are layers for text and a rule of thirds layer to help you reframe your shots.

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This is a free anime storyboard template in PDF format on DIN A4 vertical (portrait) page, designed for print. This template comes in two PDF with 5 frames per sheet each in 16:9 (1:77:1) aspect ratio. One has a custom storyboard logo, the other lets you write your production details. The layout is inspired by the beautiful storyboards from Studio Ghibli.

Boxes:

The first column indicates cuts. Use it to number your shots—you can have several pictures for the same shot.

The second and main column stands for the picture screen. That’s where you draw or place your pictures.

Then there is a space for your script notes for action, dialogue, etc.

The last column, time, is for annotating the duration of your shots in seconds.

Print it out and start drawing on paper, that's the way to do it!

You can find the (free) Japanese version of this template here: https://gum.co/ghibli-storyboard_Jp_pdf_16x9

If you need an editable version of this template, you can find the Adobe InDesign version here: https://gum.co/Ghibli_En_idml_16x9

or, if you prefer, the Apple Pages version here: https://gum.co/Ghibli_Pages_En_16x9

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This is a brand new anime storyboard template for DIN A4 vertical (portrait) page ready to use. You can edit this .template file with Pages, the free Apple productivity app. Designed for anime storyboards, with 5 frames per sheet, each frame sets an exact 16:9 (1.77:1) aspect ratio space for pictures. The layout draws inspiration from the excellent Studio Ghibli storyboards.

Boxes:

The first column indicates cuts. Use it to number your shots—you can have several pictures for the same shot.

The second and main column stands for the picture screen. That’s where you draw or place your storyboard frames.

The third column is for your script notes for action,

The fourth is for dialogue or sound annotations.

The last column, time, is for annotating the duration of your shots in seconds.

To get started, just change the text and drop your pictures into the placeholder frames. To add a page, click on the (+ sign) Add Page above the left navigation panel. To change a given page's master, use the right navigation panel (under Format).

To change pagination, go to Format, then Page Numbering. You can easily change the template to make it your own. Fill in the header, add your credit and project details, add your production title or your logo. Your layout will be ready to export for print or screen in no time.

FYI: The document size is a 21 x 30cm vertical sheet, about the size of a DIN A4 sheet. The body text font is Avenir Light,10 points with single line spacing. You’ll find different typographic styles in the Format panel.

Note that you need the Avenir typeface license to use this template.

If you need storyboards arrows & icons, you can get some for free here: https://gum.co/storyboard-arrows.

This template is ideal to design quick anime storyboard layouts and will help you create beautiful presentations!

You can get the Japanese version of this template, for Apple Pages at https://gum.co/Ghibli_Pages_Jp_16x9.

Similar versions of his template are available for different screen sizes.

For 2.00:1 aspect ratio: https://gum.co/Ghibli_Pages_Jp_2x1

For 1.85:1 : https://gum.co/Ghibli_Pages_Jp

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