Do I need a finished screenplay?

A scene outline, advertising brief, or story concept is enough when it includes the core action, audience, and intended format.

How many storyboard images can I create?

The workflow plans the full shot list, then creates one to four selected key frames as individual storyboard images.

Can I use character or location references?

Yes. Provide them in a clear order and name the role of each reference so the selected frame preserves the intended visual direction.

AI storyboard planning and key-frame creation

Move from script or brief to a production-ready visual plan

Build an editable shot list first, align on the visual direction, then create key frames only for the moments that need a shared reference.

Structured shot planning · Ordered visual references · Selected key-frame generation

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A storyboard that gives production a clear visual source of truth

Plan before rendering

Define each beat, shot size, composition, camera intent, timing, dialogue, and sound before committing to visual frames.

Generate only decisive frames

Choose one to four shots that need visual alignment, keeping the board focused and reviewable.

Shot planning for films, ads, animation, and social video

Short films and vertical drama

Translate a scene into an ordered shot plan with clear beats, camera choices, timing, and continuity cues.

Advertising concepts

Map the product message, hook, action, and closing beat into frames that creative and production teams can compare.

Animation and creative pitches

Establish composition, character placement, locations, and visual rhythm before a larger production begins.

Build the shot list

Make every shot carry one clear story beat

Start from the script or brief and document subject, action, framing, camera, timing, dialogue, sound, and a concise frame prompt.

Story beat and action
Shot size, angle, and movement
Timing, dialogue, and sound cue
Still-frame prompt

Select and visualize

Create key frames for the moments that need alignment

Read the sequence, select one to four decisive shots, and create each frame from its chosen composition, style, references, and canvas.

Selected key-frame moments
Ordered visual references
Composition and style requirements
Editable shot list with returned frames

Questions

Do I need a finished screenplay?: A scene outline, advertising brief, or story concept is enough when it includes the core action, audience, and intended format.
How many storyboard images can I create?: The workflow plans the full shot list, then creates one to four selected key frames as individual storyboard images.
Can I use character or location references?: Yes. Provide them in a clear order and name the role of each reference so the selected frame preserves the intended visual direction.

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Turn the next script into a board the team can act on

Bring a script, scene, or campaign brief and leave with an ordered shot plan plus the key frames you choose.

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