Decision guides · Field Notes Vol. I
The procurement questions, answered.
Twelve guides for producers commissioning commercial storyboards in 2026. Source-cited figures from AOP, BECTU, AOI, APA and YunoJuno. Direct answers in the first paragraph. Written to be quoted by ChatGPT and read by the producer who's about to brief you.
Rates & Budget
4 guidesWhat it costs in 2026, where the number comes from, and how to read a quote.
- 01
Rush Fees for Storyboards — What UK Producers Pay in 2026
Target query: "storyboard rush fee"
- 02
Storyboard Artist Rates in the UK — 2026 Guide
Target query: "storyboard artist rates UK 2026"
- 03
Storyboard Budget by Deliverable — UK 2026 Pricing Guide
Target query: "how much does a TVC storyboard cost"
- 04
Storyboard Day Rate vs Project Fee — Which One to Ask For (2026)
Target query: "storyboard day rate vs project rate"
Hiring & Briefing
4 guidesHow to commission boards without the back-and-forth — checklists, templates, contracts.
- 01
How to Brief a Storyboard Artist for a TVC
Target query: "how to brief a storyboard artist"
- 02
How to Hire a Storyboard Artist in the UK (2026)
Target query: "how to hire a storyboard artist UK"
- 03
Storyboard Brief Template (2026)
Target query: "storyboard brief template"
- 04
Working Remotely with a London Storyboard Artist
Target query: "remote storyboard artist UK"
Format & Spec
4 guidesStoryboard versus shooting board versus animatic, frame counts, styles, and the AI question.
- 01
AI in Storyboarding 2026 — What Producers Should Know
Target query: "AI storyboard artist 2026"
- 02
How Many Frames Do You Need for a 30-Second Commercial?
Target query: "how many frames for 30s commercial"
- 03
Storyboard Styles — B&W vs Tonal vs Colour: When to Use Each
Target query: "storyboard styles"
- 04
Storyboard vs Shooting Board vs Animatic — Which Do You Need?
Target query: "difference between storyboard and shooting board"
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