A storyboard template gives every shot the same clean layout: a frame for the image and fields for the shot information beneath it. Storyboard Studio builds that structure in for you so you never start from a blank page.
What a storyboard template includes
Each frame in Storyboard Studio is a ready-made storyboard template with everything a shot needs:
- An image area in your chosen aspect ratio (widescreen, standard, vertical and more).
- Shot fields for the angle, camera movement, lens, duration and scene or shot number.
- Notes and dialogue so direction and sound cues sit next to the picture.
Add as many frames as your sequence needs and they all share the same tidy layout, so the finished board reads clearly for your whole crew.
Pick the right aspect ratio
The frame you plan in should match the frame you shoot in. Choose a widescreen ratio for a feature or trailer, a standard ratio for TV, or a vertical ratio for social and mobile. Planning in the correct aspect ratio means your composition and headroom survive all the way to the edit.
Printable and exportable
When the board is ready, export a printable PDF contact sheet - a clean, template-style page of frames with their shot details - to hand out on set or in a review. You can also export the individual frame images, a shot list, or a self-contained HTML animatic, so the same template flows straight into production.
Templates for film, animation and games
Filmmakers use the frames as a shot-planning template for coverage. Animators lay out key poses and beats. Game teams block out cutscenes and trailers. Teachers hand students a consistent frame to fill in. One template system, every kind of production.
Frequently asked questions
Are the storyboard templates free?
You can build boards from the frame templates during the 7-day free trial with no credit card. Exporting the printable PDF unlocks when you subscribe.
Can I print my storyboard?
Yes. Export a printable PDF contact sheet of your frames and shot details, ready to hand out on set or in a review.
What aspect ratios can I use?
Choose the ratio that matches your delivery - widescreen for film and trailers, standard for TV, or vertical for social and mobile.