Creating a Non-Linear Storyboard Using the Jump Feature

Game Storyboard’s Jump feature allows you to create a non-linear storyboard with multiple branching options and the ability to skip to frames. A storyboard created with the Jump feature imitates the non-linear nature of a game.

Creating a Jump

A Jump can be created in the Panel View.

  1. Select a scene in the Thumbnail View

  2. In the Panel View, select +Add Jump.

  3. Fill in the following:

    • Option - the words that display when prompted to jump to a particular frame when playing your storyboard.

    • Jump to - the scene that the currently selected frame in the thumbnails view will jump to.

    NOTE It is recommended that each scene be renamed to make it easier to recognize while setting up Jumps. Example: run, walk, jump, etc

Creating a Two Way Jump

A Two-Way Jump allows the user to go one scene prior to the Jump.

  1. Select a scene in the Thumbnail View.

  2. In the Panel View, select the + Add Jump button.

  3. Fill in the following:

    • Option - the words that display when prompted to jump to a particular frame when playing your storyboard.

    • Jump to - the scene that the currently selected frame in the thumbnails view will jump to.

  4. In the Panel View, click the Two way check box.

A Two Way jump is created.

Pitch Mode

Pitch Mode can be used to preview your Storyboard and Jumps during playback.

  1. Navigate to Windows > Workspace > Pitch Mode to open the Pitch Mode workspace.

  2. In the Pitch Mode workspace, select Play in the playback tool bar. The storyboard will play until it comes to a Jump.

  3. In the Jumps section of the Panel View you can select a scene to jump to.

    This will repeat until you finish playing your storyboard.