Storyboard

Overview

Storyboard allows you to create multi-scene videos from a single image with scene-by-scene control. Each scene has its own description and duration, allowing you to tell a complete story or showcase different aspects of your content in a single video.

When to Use Storyboard

Multi-Scene Videos: Create videos with multiple scenes from one image
Storytelling: Tell a complete story with scene-by-scene progression
Product Showcases: Showcase different features or angles of a product
Narrative Content: Create narrative videos with scene transitions
Complex Concepts: Break down complex concepts into multiple scenes

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Images (Required)

Navigate to Vision Craft:
- Click on "Vision Craft" card from the dashboard
- Select the "Storyboard" tab (second tab with film icon)
Upload an Image:
- In the "Images" section, upload exactly one image
- Use the Reference Images Uploader to upload your image
- Required: At least one image is required
- Maximum: Only 1 image is allowed per storyboard
- Recommended: Use high-quality images for best results
Preview: The uploaded image will appear in the preview canvas

Note: You can only upload one image for storyboard generation. This image will be used as the base for all scenes.

Step 2: Scenes (Required)

The Scenes section allows you to define multiple scenes, each with its own description and duration.

Adding Scenes

Add First Scene:
- Click the "+ Add Scene" button
- A scene card will appear with:
  - Scene number (Scene 1, Scene 2, etc.)
  - Scene description text area
  - Duration input field (in seconds)
Add More Scenes:
- Click "+ Add Scene" to add additional scenes
- Each scene appears as a separate card
- Scenes are numbered sequentially (Scene 1, Scene 2, Scene 3, etc.)
Minimum: At least one scene is required

Configuring Each Scene

For each scene card:

Scene Description:

Purpose: Describe what should happen in this specific scene
Placeholder: "Describe this scene..."
Tips:
- Be specific about the action or focus of this scene
- Describe camera movements, focus, or visual elements
- Each scene should represent a distinct part of your story

Duration (seconds):

Purpose: Set how long this scene should last
Input Type: Number input (supports decimals, e.g., 2.5 seconds)
Minimum: Must be greater than 0
Precision: Supports half-second increments (0.5, 1.0, 1.5, etc.)
Total: Sum of all scene durations must match the selected video duration

Example Scene Configuration:

Scene 1 Description: "Wide shot of the product, camera slowly zooms in to reveal details"
Scene 1 Duration: 3 seconds
Scene 2 Description: "Close-up on key features, camera pans across the product"
Scene 2 Duration: 2.5 seconds
Scene 3 Description: "Product in use, dynamic camera movement showing functionality"
Scene 3 Duration: 2.5 seconds

Removing Scenes

Remove Button: Click "Remove" button on any scene card (except when only one scene remains)
Minimum: You cannot remove the last scene (at least one scene is required)

Scene Duration Validation

Total Duration Display: Shows total scene duration vs. selected video duration
Format: "Total: Xs / Ys" (where X is sum of scene durations, Y is selected video duration)
Validation: Total scene duration must match selected video duration (within 0.5 seconds tolerance)
Warning: If durations don't match, a warning appears: "⚠ Duration mismatch"
Requirement: Total scene duration must match the selected video duration

Example:

Selected video duration: 10 seconds
Scene 1: 3 seconds
Scene 2: 3.5 seconds
Scene 3: 3.5 seconds
Total: 10 seconds ✅ (matches)

Step 3: Video Settings

Duration

Options: Choose between 10 seconds or 15 seconds
Selection: Click on "10s" or "15s" button
Important: Total scene durations must match this selected duration
Cost: Fixed cost of 270 credits regardless of duration

Tips:

Choose duration based on your story needs
Ensure scene durations add up to the selected duration
10 seconds works well for 2-3 scenes
15 seconds allows for more scenes or longer individual scenes

Aspect Ratio

Auto-Detection: Aspect ratio is automatically detected from your uploaded image
Landscape: Detected for wider images (16:9)
Portrait: Detected for taller images (9:16)
Display: Shows which aspect ratio was auto-detected

Note: Aspect ratio cannot be manually changed - it's determined by your uploaded image.

Step 4: Organize Asset (Optional)

Tags: Add tags to help organize this video in your history
Tag Selector: Click on the tag dropdown to select existing tags or create new ones

Step 5: Generate Video

Check Credits:
- Storyboard costs 270 credits (fixed cost)
- Ensure you have enough credits
- Cost is displayed in the Storyboard tab description
Validation:
- Image is uploaded (required)
- At least one scene is configured
- Each scene has a description and duration > 0
- Total scene durations match selected video duration (within 0.5s tolerance)
Click Generate:
- Click the "Generate Video" button
- Credits are deducted immediately
- The preview canvas will show a loading animation
Wait for Generation:
- Generation takes approximately 5-8 minutes
- You can wait on the page or navigate away
- The page will automatically update when complete
- You'll receive an email notification if enabled

Step 6: View Your Video

Video Display:
- Once complete, the video automatically appears in the preview canvas
- Video will play through all scenes sequentially
- Video controls are available (play, pause, volume)
Download:
- Use the download button to save the video to your computer
- Video is in MP4 format with all scenes combined

Credit Cost

Fixed Cost: 270 credits per storyboard
No Variables: Cost is the same regardless of:
- Number of scenes
- Video duration (10s or 15s)
- Scene descriptions
Deduction: Credits are deducted immediately when you click "Generate"
Refund: If generation fails, credits are automatically refunded

Tips for Best Results

Scene Planning

Plan Your Story: Think about how you want to break down your video into scenes
Logical Progression: Arrange scenes in a logical order (beginning, middle, end)
Clear Transitions: Each scene should flow naturally into the next
Balanced Durations: Distribute duration evenly or emphasize important scenes

Scene Descriptions

Be Specific: Clearly describe what should happen in each scene
Camera Movements: Include camera movements ("zoom in", "pan left", "track forward")
Focus Points: Specify what should be in focus or emphasized
Visual Elements: Describe lighting, angles, or visual effects

Example Scene Descriptions:

Scene 1: "Wide establishing shot, camera slowly zooms in to reveal the product"
Scene 2: "Close-up on key features, camera pans smoothly across the product surface"
Scene 3: "Dynamic angle showing product in action, camera moves in a circular motion"

Duration Management

Match Totals: Always ensure scene durations add up to selected video duration
Use Decimals: You can use half-second increments (2.5s, 3.5s, etc.)
Balance: Distribute time based on scene importance
Validation: Watch the "Total: Xs / Ys" display to ensure they match

Image Selection

High Quality: Use clear, high-resolution images
Good Composition: Well-composed images work better across multiple scenes
Clear Subject: Images with clear focal points work best
Consider Scenes: Choose images that can support multiple scene variations

What to Expect

Generation Time

Average: 5-8 minutes
May Vary: Based on server load and number of scenes
Progress: Loading animation shows generation is in progress

Video Quality

Professional Output: High-quality videos with smooth scene transitions
Scene Transitions: Natural transitions between scenes
Consistent Style: All scenes maintain consistent visual style from source image

File Format

Format: MP4 (standard video format)
Compatible: Works with all major video players and platforms
Ready to Use: Can be directly uploaded to any platform

Troubleshooting

Duration Mismatch Error

Problem: "Total scene duration (Xs) must match selected duration (Ys)"
Solution: Adjust scene durations so they add up to the selected video duration
Check Display: Look at the "Total: Xs / Ys" display to verify
Use Decimals: You can use 0.5-second increments to fine-tune

Scene Validation Error

Problem: "Please add at least one scene with description and duration"
Solution: Ensure each scene has both a description (not empty) and duration > 0
Check Scenes: Review all scene cards to ensure they're properly filled

Image Upload Error

Problem: "Please upload at least one image" or "Maximum 1 image allowed"
Solution: Upload exactly one image (not zero, not multiple)
Remove Extra: If you have multiple images, remove extras to keep only one

Generation Failed

Check Credits: Ensure you have 270 credits available
Try Again: Sometimes temporary issues occur - try generating again
Refund: Credits are automatically refunded if generation fails

Examples

Example 1: Product Showcase (3 Scenes, 10 seconds)

Image: High-quality product photo Duration: 10 seconds Scenes:

Scene 1 (3s): "Wide shot of the product, camera slowly zooms in to reveal details"
Scene 2 (3.5s): "Close-up on key features, camera pans smoothly across the product"
Scene 3 (3.5s): "Dynamic angle showing product in use, camera moves to highlight functionality" Result: 10-second product showcase video with three distinct scenes

Example 2: Narrative Story (4 Scenes, 15 seconds)

Image: Landscape photo Duration: 15 seconds Scenes:

Scene 1 (4s): "Wide establishing shot, camera slowly pans across the landscape"
Scene 2 (3.5s): "Focus on foreground elements, camera zooms in"
Scene 3 (3.5s): "Shift to background, camera tracks left to reveal new elements"
Scene 4 (4s): "Return to wide view, camera pulls back to show full scene" Result: 15-second narrative video telling a complete visual story

Next Steps

After creating your Storyboard video:

Download: Save your video
Review: Watch through all scenes to ensure they flow well
Edit: Use Video Editor to add music or make edits
Share: Upload to your preferred platform
Experiment: Try different scene configurations and durations

Motion Craft: Transform single images into videos
Video Editor: Edit and enhance your generated videos
Credit Costs: Understand credit costs
History: View and manage your video generations