Storyboarder
Storyboarder.ai is an AI-powered tool designed to revolutionize the storyboarding process for film production companies and agencies. It le...
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What is Storyboarder?
Storyboarder.ai is an AI-first, cloud-based storyboarding platform that converts scripts, short descriptions, PDFs or uploaded sketches into shot lists, cinematic storyboard frames, and animatics in minutes. It automatically analyses narrative input to produce scene breakdowns and detailed shot lists, then generates high-quality, consistent images for each shot with controls for framing, style, and character continuity. The tool includes image-to-image and sketch-to-image workflows so creators can turn rough drawings or reference photos into polished frames while preserving composition, and it can convert static frames into short AI-driven animatics with camera moves and timing. Storyboarder.ai is built for filmmakers, agencies, advertisers, and creative teams who need fast previs, client-ready pitch materials, or production-ready shot plans while retaining manual edit control over every frame.
Storyboarder pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Storyboarder.ai offers a free plan (trial) with limits: 2 projects, up to 9 shots per project, a set number of image and video generations, and watermarked exports; free accounts cannot use the full video add-on or commercial license. Paid plans include tiered subscriptions (Starter, Pro/Unlimited, Production/Feature tiers) with higher project/page limits and commercial use; specifics vary by promotion but sample offerings list Starter around $35–$45/month, Pro around $89–$99/month, and Production tiers from about $225–$295/month when billed annually or with promotional pricing. Paid plans provide unlimited image generations, higher story/page limits, export without watermarks, and optional video/animatic add-ons (video add-on billed separately). Taxes (VAT/GST) and regional pricing adjustments may apply.
Storyboarder pros
- Automatic script-to-shotlist conversion
- High-quality cinematic image generation
- Character consistency across frames
- Image-to-video animatic generation
- Sketch-to-image preserves composition
- Unlimited image generations on paid plans
- In-paint / in-edit tools for precise fixes
- Upload scripts (FDX, PDF) and plain text
- Export storyboards to PDF and Excel
- Cloud-based — no installs required
- Style presets and custom style uploads
- Variation and refresh controls per frame
- Project management with multiple projects
- Prompt-level control for animatics
- Commercial-use licensing on paid tiers
Storyboarder cons
- Free tier severely limited in projects and shots
- Video/animatic generation is a separate add-on
- Exports from free plan include watermarks
- Large feature-set can have a learning curve
- Advanced camera/animation control limited compared to full VFX tools
- Some generated images may require manual in-painting
- Pricing and promotions vary by region and time
- No offline or desktop-app workflow — browser only
Frequently asked questions about Storyboarder
What can I start with — a script, a PDF, or just a sentence?
You can begin with a full screenplay (Final Draft/FDX), a concept PDF, or just type a short idea; the AI will break that input into scenes and a shot list and then generate storyboard frames for each shot.
How many projects and images are included in the free plan?
The free plan limits you to 2 projects with up to 9 shots/images per project and a capped number of free video generations; additional shots remain blurred or unavailable until you upgrade.
Are image generations limited by credits or tokens?
Paid plans include unlimited image generations (no per-image credits), while the free trial is quota-limited and paid video/animatic generation may be an add-on with its own limits.
Can I keep characters consistent across multiple shots?
Yes — Storyboarder.ai includes character-consistency features and look-alike controls so characters remain visually coherent across frames without repeatedly re-generating mismatched appearances.
Can I turn static storyboard frames into moving animatics?
Yes — the platform provides an image-to-video / animatic feature that converts frames into short animated sequences with prompt-level controls and configurable camera moves like pans, zooms and tilts; unlimited video generation is available as a paid add-on in higher plans.
What export formats are available for shotlists and storyboards?
You can export shotlists and storyboards as PDF and Excel; video or animatic exports are supported where enabled, and paid plans remove watermarks on exports.
Can I upload my own sketches or reference images?
Yes — the sketch-to-image and image-to-image workflows let you upload rough drawings or photos and convert them into polished storyboard frames while retaining your composition and references.
Is the tool cloud-only or is there a desktop app?
Storyboarder.ai is cloud-based and runs in the browser; there is no offline or desktop application, so you need an internet connection to use it.
What editing controls are available for generated frames?
Generated frames can be refined with in-paint and in-edit tools, refreshed or varied, have camera framing and shot size adjusted, and accept manual edits to repaint, remove or replace elements as needed.
Does Storyboarder.ai support commercial use on all plans?
Commercial use is restricted on the free tier; paid subscriptions include commercial-use licensing, with higher-tier plans tailored for agencies and production companies that need broader usage rights.