Storyboards

A storyboard is a visual representation of what the film will look like. Each shot needs to be planned for before it can be filmed. 

The storyboard will be annotated with information like the location of the scene, how many actors are needed in the shot, props, vehicles and costumes, the shot types and angles you will be using and the reasons why. 

Certain details need to be considered like any necessary movements made by actors or vehicles in a frame and what direction that would be. Any camera movement to add motion in a shot. Is there need for an special lighting in the frame, remembering that lighting affects the mood you're trying to convey. You also need to consider any special effects needed for the film, and you must decide whether or not a special effects person needs to be hired. Special effects can include things like computer-generated effects and explosions etc.