I know as hbbyists we like to cut corners and I thought I didn't like storyboarding.  I knew I needed one for my new projects so I did one - here it is:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/vhj9t8nijlfiu … M.avi?dl=0

(no audio)

It is obviously quick and dirty and done in one afternoon using paintbrush + a storyboard program (that's how I get the sweet zoom).

To be honest, I found the process liberating and even fun.  I now know exactly how many sets I need.  I know roughly how long the flick will be (~1:45) and I can speed my animation by shooting all the same set together rather than in sequence as per the script.

A storyboard is a priceless document.  I suggest you do one, no matter how crude - no matter your toolset.  They're awesome and not that difficult to do.

DISCLAIMER: ALL DIRECTORS NOTES, DIALOGUE AND SET DESCRIPTIONS HAVE BEEN INTENTIONALLY REMOVED TO PREVENT SPOILERS OR STORYLINE GIVE-AWAYS.