# Methods of Reducing Production Cycle Times

Using a storyboard you can speed up your production cycle by:

- Planning your production
- Using the storyboard panels and animatics to workout and discuss your ideas
- Producing a visual representation of how your film will look
- Describing the sequence and assembly of the production
- Eliminating unnecessary editing
- Animating only the scenes you will use
- Uncovering problems such as flow
- Constructing a step-by-step guide to making and shooting your film