Free Storyboard Artist
Service Agreement
Stop handing over your finished sequences to production houses and praying the check arrives before your boards are already in the hands of the camera crew.
Pro Contractor Tip
Explicitly state in your contracts that all usage rights and copyright transfers are contingent upon receipt of full payment, ensuring you remain the legal owner of the work until the invoice is cleared.
Why use a written agreement?
Handshake deals are risky. As a Storyboard Artist, "scope creep" is your biggest enemy. A clear agreement ensures everyone agrees on the deliverables before money changes hands.
🛡️ What this sequence covers:
- ✓Deliverables List
- ✓Payment Terms
- ✓IP Rights
- ✓Revision Limits
- ✓Cancellation Policy
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REF: 2026-0011. Project Background
This Agreement is entered into by and between the Client and the Contractor. The Client wishes to engage the Contractor for professional Storyboard Artist services.
2. Scope of Services
The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:
- High-Resolution PDF Storyboard Sequences
- Layered Photoshop (.PSD) Source Files
- Timed Animatics (.MP4 or .MOV)
- Keyframe Concept Illustrations
- Clean Panel PNGs for Pitch Decks
- Director's Cut Sequence Sheets
3. Performance Standards
The Contractor agrees to perform the Storyboard Artist services in a professional manner, using the degree of skill and care that is required by current industry standards.
TERMS & CONDITIONS (Summary):
1. Payment: 50% Deposit required.
2. Copyright: Rights transfer to Client upon full payment.
Disclaimer: This template is for educational purposes only.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I show the director my boards for feedback without them using the files for the shoot before paying?
A digital escrow system allows you to share watermarked previews for review, while the final, high-resolution production files are only released automatically once the payment has been secured in the system.
What prevents a client from just taking my storyboards and ignoring my final invoice?
By using automated watermarking and secure delivery, the version the client sees is visually protected; the system ensures they cannot download the clean, unbranded files until the funds are confirmed and held in escrow.
Is there a way to avoid the long 'net-30' payment delays common in production houses?
Digital escrow platforms streamline the transaction by requiring payment to be deposited before the final assets are unlocked, ensuring that your files and your payment are exchanged simultaneously and instantly.