storyboarding.com

What it is

Storyboarding is an online AI storyboard tool for visual projects, covering the full pre-production workflow from scene generation and chapter organization to team review and PDF/MP4 export. It is suited to music videos, film pre-production, advertising pitches, YouTube/TikTok/Reels content, and similar use cases. Its core value is not generating a finished film, but quickly turning ideas into storyboards that can be discussed, approved, and delivered.

Core features

AI image generation uses Google Gemini 2.5 Flash Image (Nano Banana). After you enter a scene description, it generates a PNG; the site says results return in about 2–4 seconds. You can also attach reference images so the output matches a lookbook’s color, lighting, and composition. For video, it uses Veo 3 Fast and can generate 4-, 6-, or 8-second clips in 16:9 and 9:16, making it useful for testing transitions, camera movement, or short-form video pacing. The tool also supports chapters, drag-and-drop reordering, chapter locking, per-scene comments, green-check approvals, and external review links that do not require registration.

Pricing and deliverables

During the beta, all features are free: $0/month, no credit card required, with unlimited storyboards and chapters, AI image/video generation, team review, share links, and PDF/MP4 export. Paid tiers and a limited free tier will be introduced later, but pricing for high-volume AI generation and team plans has not yet been announced. There are currently no hard usage caps, though the company reserves the right to add fair-use limits. For exports, PDF can be used as a print-ready treatment, while MP4 is delivered as a 1920×1080 H.264, 30fps animatic.

Pros and cons

The main advantage is that the workflow closely matches how creative teams operate: external clients, artists, or executive producers can view or comment through tokenized links without creating an account. Comments are tied to specific shots, reducing ambiguity compared with email or Slack threads. Dual PDF/MP4 export also feels closer to production deliverables than a typical whiteboard or slide deck. The limitations are that several professional features are still missing, such as script import, a dedicated shot list, XML/EDL timeline export, @mentions, and access tracking for share links. On data privacy, the product only discloses JWT signing, 30-day expiry, and revocable links; it does not explain AI training usage or compliance policies.

Who it’s for and access from China

It is especially suitable for directors, advertising creative teams, music video producers, brands, and short-form video creators who need to align on visual intent before shooting. The site does not disclose accessibility from China. Given its reliance on Google Gemini/Veo models, real-world availability, network stability, and payment options need to be tested. For payments, the current beta does not require a credit card. If access is limited, alternatives include StudioBinder, Shot Lister, Figma/Keynote, or a local storyboard plus document-review workflow.