AI Storyboard Generator

Turn a short scene brief and optional authorized references into one visual sequence for shot planning, pacing, and early creative decisions.

The result is one image, not an editable timeline, animatic, shot database, or guarantee of exact character and prop continuity.

CREATE ON THIS PAGE

Describe the image you want to create

Add a prompt, choose supported settings, and keep the result connected to this page.

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Model

References are sent for generation only after you submit. Upload only files you have permission to process.

Creation results

Your next generation will appear here with its status and recovery actions.

SEQUENCE BEFORE POLISH

Make the story readable from panel to panel

A useful board assigns each frame a new piece of information while keeping subject, screen direction, light, and location recognizable.

Original night courier character reference used to guide the storyboard Source reference
Original six-panel Moonlight Parcel Run storyboard with a courier and approaching night train
Illustrative AI output · original Moonlight Parcel Run sequence

Plan a reveal across six different shot scales

Move from a rainy station wide shot to the courier, parcel clue, approaching train, platform choice, and final departure without repeating the same composition.

Original pastry mascot reference used to guide the storyboard Source reference
Original six-panel Tiny Bakery opening storyboard with a pastry mascot and ceramic packages
Illustrative AI output · original Tiny Bakery opening sequence

Give a tiny product story a beginning, middle, and end

Introduce the closed kiosk, reveal the mascot, show the first ceramic package, create a small queue, land the exchange, and finish on a bright counter detail.

Original compact radio reference used to guide the storyboard Source reference
Original six-panel Signal Garden discovery storyboard featuring a compact radio and glowing plants
Illustrative AI output · original Signal Garden discovery sequence

Use visual continuity to support a quiet discovery

Keep the compact radio recognizable as the camera moves from conservatory context to strange signal, botanical response, inspection, and a final luminous reveal.

WRITE IN SHOTS

Describe what changes in every panel

Sequence, camera, action, and continuity anchors matter more than decorative detail at the storyboard stage.

Name the story beat

State the setup, change, and final reveal or decision in one compact paragraph before listing individual shots.

Vary shot purpose

Mix establishing, medium, close, reaction, insert, and transition frames so each panel advances the sequence.

Audit continuity

Check character identity, props, wardrobe, location, light direction, screen direction, and whether the action still reads in order.

CONTINUITY PASS

Check the board before anyone plans from it

A convincing panel can still break the sequence around it.

  • Panel order
  • Character identity
  • Wardrobe and props
  • Screen direction
  • Location and light
  • Shot variety and captions

KEEP BUILDING

Continue through a related model or tool

Compare another workflow, model, or credit option without losing the task you are solving.

AI Character Sheet Generator

Establish a character before planning the sequence.

Qwen Image 3

Explore the default model used for structured boards.

Multi-Reference Image Generator

Bring character, prop, outfit, and setting anchors together.

AI Image Generator

Compare all current SugarCube image models.

Plans and credits

Review current monthly plans and permanent top-ups.

FAQ

AI Storyboard Generator questions

Inputs, limits, model choice, privacy, and review guidance before you start.

Can I paste a full script into the storyboard generator?

Start with one short scene or sequence. Summarize the story beat and list the shots you need; long scripts and many locations are easier to split into separate boards.

How many panels should I request?

Three to six panels is a practical starting point for one generated board. More panels reduce the space available for each shot and can make continuity and small details harder to review.

Can I use a character or product reference?

Yes, if you have permission to process it. Assign each reference a clear role and repeat the important identity, wardrobe, prop, or product anchors in the visible prompt.

Will characters and props stay identical?

No. Generative models can change faces, clothing, scale, handedness, props, location details, and screen direction between panels. Treat the result as a planning draft and review every frame.

Does the page create captions, an animatic, or editable panels?

It creates one image. It does not output an editable timeline, separate panel files, shot database, voiceover, animation, or guaranteed readable captions.

Which models, credits, and history are available?

The selector loads SugarCube's current public image model catalog. Settings and exact credit cost follow the active model, and authenticated results stay in this page history.

READY TO PLAN THE SEQUENCE?

Start with one beat and a small set of shots

Choose a prompt starter, replace the fictional details, and review continuity before using the board for production planning.

Create a storyboard