What tool helps plan the visual sequence of shots before filming?

• A. Storyboard.
• B. White balance.
• C. Chroma key.
• D. Audio mixer.

Answer: (A)

Planning the visual flow of a shoot is helped most by a storyboard, a sequence of drawings or images that represents each shot, its framing, camera angles, and transitions. It functions as a blueprint for the entire production, letting you map out how the story unfolds visually, decide the order of shots, pace scenes, and maintain continuity across scenes. By laying out these details before filming, you can spot gaps, estimate how many takes you’ll need, and align the crew on the director’s vision. The other tools have different roles: white balance sets color temperature for consistent lighting, chroma key provides a green screen for compositing, and an audio mixer manages sound levels and blending. In short, the storyboard is the pre-visual planning tool that organizes the visual sequence before you shoot.