Which term is used to describe planning the sequence of scenes and actions?

• A. A storyboard used to plan sequences of actions.
• B. A production calendar.
• C. A mood board to illustrate visual concepts.
• D. A legal compliance checklist.

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is planning the sequence of scenes and actions. A storyboard is the tool that does this best: it lays out the story in a series of frames, each showing what happens in a shot, where characters move, and how the camera will capture the moment. By arranging these frames in order, you can visualize how the narrative flows, where pauses or transitions are needed, and how actions connect from one scene to the next before any filming starts. A production calendar, on the other hand, focuses on scheduling tasks and deadlines rather than detailing how the story unfolds. A mood board gathers visuals to set style and mood, not the sequence of events. A legal compliance checklist covers permissions and rules, not storytelling order.