In traditional animation, a storyboard is a visual representation of the sequence of events in an animation. It is a series of sketches or illustrations, arranged in a sequence, that depict the different shots and scenes of the animation.

The storyboard is created by the director or storyboard artist, and it serves as a guide for the entire animation team, including the animators, layout artists, background artists, and sound designers. The storyboard helps to plan out the action and timing of the animation, and it ensures that everyone on the team is on the same page regarding the visual direction of the project.

A typical storyboard will include a series of panels or frames, each showing a different shot or scene from the animation. The panels may include notes or instructions for the animators, such as camera angles, character movements, and timing cues. The storyboard may also include dialogue, sound effects, and music cues, to help the sound team plan out the audio for the animation.