Free InDesign Storyboard template for advertising — format 1.85:1 Avenir Book 10pt on A4 vertical

HOW TO USE THIS TEMPLATE: This is a free advertising storyboard template layout for 1.85:1 films, that you can edit with Adobe InDesign. IDML (InDesign Markup) is compatible with all Adobe InDesign versions from CS4 to CC 2024.

This template is designed to showcase storyboards for TV commercials, institutional movies and ideal for agency pitches.

This template has 19 DIN A4 vertical (portrait) numbered pages. It gives you different layout and framing options. You can number and name your shots and write treatment notes alongside your pictures. The template includes character styles and a color scheme.

To get started, only duplicate the spreads or page you want to use. Remove unused sheets. Then all you have to do is change the Text and Images layers. Fill the opening page with your project details. The body text font is Avenir Book, 10 points with 12,027 points leading. Drop your pictures into the Images layer. Show or hide the Rule of thirds guides to help you reframe your compositions. You will find these guides in the top locked layer.

To change or remove pagination and the footnote, use the A-Master located in layers. Use the B-Master for dark mode. Add a logo, complete the credits page and so on. Your presentation is then ready to export for print or screen.

The template comes with a few vector arrows to indicate camera moves. You can get more icons for free here: https://gum.co/storyboard-arrows.

Note that you need the Avenir Book typeface license to use this template.

This template will help you save time and design beautiful presentations.

You can get another free template for 1.85:1 aspect ratio on DIN A4 vertical, also for InDesign, but with another font here: https://gum.co/stb_template_idml.

Here is a similar template for DIN A4 vertical: https://storyboards.gumroad.com/l/free-stb-template-hrztl_idml.