For directors, cinematographers and first ADs, Storyboard Studio is previsualization and shot planning in one browser-based tool. Plan the film before you are on the clock.
Plan your coverage shot by shot
Break each scene into the shots that cover it - a wide to establish, a mid for action, a close-up for the moment - and board them in order. Deciding the cut on paper is far cheaper than discovering it on set, and a clear board means the whole unit knows what the next setup is.
Camera and lens notes on every frame
Each frame carries the details your team needs: camera angle, movement, lens and duration, plus notes and dialogue. Your storyboard becomes the single reference the DP, gaffer and AD all work from.
Generate a shot list for the call sheet
Because every frame already has its shot data, Storyboard Studio can export a formatted shot list straight from the board. No retyping, no drift between the board and the paperwork - the list matches the plan.
Share previs with your crew
Export a PDF contact sheet or a self-contained HTML animatic and send it to your crew before the shoot. Everyone arrives on the same page, and notes come back against specific shots instead of vague impressions.
Save shoot days
Good previs is one of the cheapest ways to protect an expensive shoot day. Catching a coverage gap or a pacing problem in the board - not on location with a crew standing by - is exactly what storyboard software is for.
Frequently asked questions
Is it for solo filmmakers or teams?
Both. A solo director can plan an entire short in the browser, and a larger production can share boards, shot lists and animatics with the whole crew.
Can I make a shot list?
Yes. Every frame stores its camera and shot data, so you can export a formatted shot list that always matches the board.
Do I need to be a great artist?
No. Rough thumbnails or dropped-in reference frames communicate coverage and staging perfectly well - clarity beats polish.