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Trusted by 1,000,000+ creative professionalsThe AI Storyboard Generator for Creative ProfessionalsThe online storyboard generator that accelerates your creative process. Turn text into AI storyboard images, explore creative ideas, and go from script to storyboard in minutes.Create polished storyboards without drawing skillsAI characters that stay consistent scene to sceneFrom script to client-ready exports in minutesCreate storyboardRated 4.8/5 on G2Beacon Ads/Client Project260326_TVC_Office_Storylinev1In Progress1Conference Room - MondayImage GeneratorSketchAutoUsing: prompt & referencesAdd ReferenceSho|Text FieldsDESIGNER and CLIENT at table with printed boardsClient circling things on printout, designer noddingCLIENT: "Just a few small changes"2Conference Room - Client EntranceImage GeneratorSketchAutoUsing: prompt & referencesAdd ReferenceDescribe your imageText FieldsDesigner at computer, CD leaning over shoulderCD pointing at screen, making circular motions with handCD: "Make it pop more"Consistent Characters in Every Art StyleBuild your cast once and reuse them across every scene. The AI storyboard generator keeps characters consistent from frame to frame, in any art style you choose.SketchVectorRealisticMore stylesHow it worksHow to Create a Storyboard in 3 StepsStart with a script or just an idea. Use the AI storyboard generator to generate images, create animatics, and visualize scenes — then share for feedback. It's digital storytelling made simple: explore ideas fast, iterate as your story evolves, and get high quality results before you commit.1 → Add your script or briefPaste your script or client brief and we'll convert it into a structured storyboard automatically.2 → Upload or generate imagesGenerate images with AI or upload your own stills, then adjust frames until the story works.3 → Share for review & sign-offShare a link with clients, collect frame-level comments, and get your storyboard signed off.CreateTurn Text Prompts into AI Generated Storyboard ImagesDescribe a scene in plain language and watch it become a storyboard frame. Use AI image generation to explore visual ideas, build a consistent cast of characters, and pull from millions of stock assets — all without drawing a single line.CreateCastAssetsExplore ideas before you commitRough out ideas fast—iterate before you invest in polished framesTry Boords FreeScript to StoryboardGenerate Storyboards from Scripts with AIPaste a screenplay, treatment, or brief and let AI break it into storyboard frames. Keep your script and visuals in sync, convert boards into detailed shot lists, and customize fields for your workflow — everything you need to go from script to storyboard.ScriptShootCustomizePaste your script and watch it transformDrop in a screenplay, treatment, or brief and AI generates matching storyboard frames automaticallyTry Boords FreeProduceGenerate Video Animatics and Export for ProductionPreview pacing with audio before committing to a final cut. Export storyboards as PDFs, images, or MP4 animatics — and keep every version tracked so you never lose feedback between revisions.AnimaticsExportVersionsTest timing before you commitPreview pacing with audio, then share a link or export as MP4Try Boords FreeCollaborateReal-Time Collaboration to Keep Your Team on the Same PageEdit storyboards together in real time, collect frame-specific feedback, share secure presentation links, and track approval status — so your whole team stays aligned from first draft to final sign-off.CollaborateCommentShareApproveOrganizeWork together without stepping on toesEdit storyboards with your team, see real-time updates, and assign project-level accessTry Boords FreeLoved by Studios & Agencies WorldwideSince 2015, studios and agencies have used Boords to get client alignment faster, iterate without chaos, and focus on the creative work.Before Boords, storyboarding was time-consuming and technical. Now I can focus exclusively on creative decisions and make my work better!Scott RiceEP & Director, Two Shot WestOur studio runs on Boords. We can quickly draw up ideas, add in a script, receive real-time feedback and rapidly iterate changes. It's really a game changer.Kelly MessoriProducer, CatCowBoords is so intuitive and integrated that it massively helps us streamline our storyboarding process, saving us from faffing around. Chris WilsonCo-Founder, ScriberiaBoords helps us spend time on the creative, not the formatting. It's every creative's dream.Hope MorleyCOO, UmaultBoords automatically does the tedious work caused by rearranging frames of a storyboard. We can do more trial and error without stress and be more creative.Takeru NakabayashiFounder, LiPOGRAMSuch a great tool. It helps us focus in what storyboards are for: presenting our ideas to clients, rather than dealing with the mess that comes with the back and forth!Analia PerezvillaMotion Designer, Mo•GraphBoords makes it easy to keep track of versions and makes the storyboarding process more collaborative. It's the type of tool that makes you wonder how you ever lived without it.Sofie EdvardssonCreative Director, SojaFinding Boords was one of those moments of pure delight, I can't imagine completing storyboards in any other way now, and it's only getting better and better.Charlie ScannellProducer, PartizanEasy to use, intuitive and flexible, Boords is the perfect tool for the biggest part of a video production. We can shape and collaborate on ideas then share them with our clients so they're fully understood.Toby MoryPartner, Goldener WestenBoords made storyboarding faster, flexible and above all, easy to collaborate on. It's adding so much value to the ultimate goal of bringing stories to life.Malisa PeronaFounder, Gramm StudioSince we got Boords, we haven't looked back! We'd been working with custom PDF templates and we knew there had to be a better way, and we found it! It's intuitive, it's visually pleasing, and it's saved us a hell of a lot of time.Nick PattersonFounder, Storm & ShelterWithout Boords storyboarding was the most painful part of the production process, with Boords it's the most painless. Super easy to use and speeds up the pre-production process immeasurably.Lewis DarbyFounder, Yard BThe features to organize projects are superb. I needed more PDF download options and Boords delivered.Andrew CherryStoryboard Artist & IllustratorWe tried all the storyboarding tools out there. Boords ended up as our preferred choice because of its straight forward approach, light weight interface and streamlined remote collaboration features.Bo BlaksteenCreative Director, Nerd ProductionsBoords has drastically changed our workflow. Before, we spent so much time creating storyboards that we were happy to put in front of clients. Now everyone in our business can create storyboards that are visually pleasing. I can't recommend it enough.Erin OliverHead of Production, ENTHRALBoords eliminates menial, repetitive tasks so we can focus on the fun, creative parts of the process.Karen HansenMotion Designer, Delicious EmpireBoords has fundamentally changed how we create, share and collaborate on storyboards.It's been an absolute godsend.Ryan RumboltCreative Director, WonderlustMaking storyboards is a fun and creative process… until you need to shift some frames around! Boords is an excellent tool for letting you focus on your story while allowing for rapid changes as the creative process takes its inevitable twists and turns.Paddy O'ConnorCreative Director, ParadigmBoords is an essential part of our workflow. The ability to share our storyboards with clients gives them the opportunity to visualise the project earlier, give feedback and be assured the project is heading in the right direction.Matt LynchManaging Director, AffirmerBoords helps us streamline our storyboarding process and makes it easy to produce storyboards the way we want to. Our clients can provide feedback easily and it's effortless for us to make changes as needed, letting us focus on the creative.Matthew CreedCo-Founder, Jammy CustardBoords allows us to keep all our storyboards in one place. It's also very easy to add review notes to share with our design team right inside Boords, which streamlines communication.Michael CardwellFounder, Digital BrewThe flexibility and ease of Boords has led to such a smooth process when it comes to storyboarding, we can't imagine doing it any other way.Hannah ChurnArt Director, The Duke & The DuckBefore Boords, tracking feedback was a mess. With Boords we've got versioning, commenting, and presenting all in one place. It helps us with client communication so much.Andreas NiedermayerFounder, PolarfuxBoords has become a vital part of our workflow. We love how easy it is to create storyboards, collaborate on them, and get feedback from clients. It has made our studio more efficient, more productive, and happier!Joshua GunnFounder & CD, Planet NutshellWhat Is an AI Storyboard Generator?An AI storyboard generator is software that helps you visually plan video projects frame by frame using artificial intelligence. Unlike basic drawing tools or storyboard templates, an AI storyboard generator like Boords lets you type a text prompt and instantly produce storyboard images in sketch, vector, or realistic styles. No drawing skills required.Traditional storyboarding forces a choice: hire an illustrator and wait days, or sketch something yourself that nobody else can read. AI image generation removes that bottleneck. Describe a scene in plain language and the storyboard creator builds it in seconds. Need to change the angle? Update the prompt and regenerate.What sets a purpose-built AI storyboard tool apart from a generic image generator is context. Boords keeps your frames in sequence, maintains consistent characters across scenes, and ties every image to your script. Paste a screenplay, break it into scenes, and generate frames that follow the narrative. That continuity matters when you're presenting to a client or handing off to a production team.You can start building storyboards with Boords for free. No credit card, no watermarked exports. Just sign up and start prompting.Whether you're planning a commercial, explainer video, or branded content piece, an AI storyboard generator helps you visualize scenes before production, get client approval faster, and keep your team aligned on the creative vision.It's also where you catch problems early, before they become expensive fixes on set or in post. When everyone signs off on the boards, there are fewer surprises downstream and fewer rounds of revisions eating into your margins.The people who get the most from AI storyboard software aren't just directors and animators. Agency producers use it to pitch concepts without burning creative hours. Marketing teams storyboard social ads in an afternoon instead of a week. Freelance videographers show clients exactly what they'll get before a single camera rolls.Where Boords fits is between the brief and the shoot. Write your script, drop it into the storyboard software, generate frames with AI, then share with your team. Build an animatic to test pacing, add voiceover, and export production-ready assets from a single platform. No stitching together three different tools.Frequently Asked QuestionsI'm not sure where to start - is there a sample storyboard?What is the difference between a storyboard creator and a storyboard generator?Can I create a storyboard online for free?How do I make a storyboard if I can't draw?What should a storyboard include?Can I use an AI storyboard generator without drawing skills?How does the AI storyboard generator turn a script into storyboard frames?What export formats does the AI storyboard generator support?Is the AI storyboard generator free to try?Can I generate storyboards from a script or text prompt?Do I need to sign up to use the AI storyboard generator?Can I generate unlimited storyboards for free?Trusted by studios & agencies since 2015Create your own storyboard in minutesCreate consistent storyboards fast, iterate quickly, then share for feedback.Try Boords Free Boords uses browser cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience.Accept & Close --- Pre-production approvals without the chaosShare work with clients, get frame-level feedback, and always know who approved what.Pay MonthlyPay Yearly← Save up to 20%StandardPopularShare work with clients and get clear, frame-level sign-off.$49/month1 user included, add more for$15/mo eachGet StandardIncludes1,000 AI images per monthNo-signup client reviewsAnimatic timeline editorUnlimited storyboardsAll export formatsWorkflowTrack every change, control who sees what, and keep internal notes private.$99/month1 user included, add more for$15/mo eachGet WorkflowEverything in Standard, plusUnlimited AI imagesActivity trailClient-hidden commentsProject-level permissionsCustomizable templatesRated 4.9/5 by video professionals+Loved by Studios & Agencies WorldwideSince 2015, studios and agencies have used Boords to get client alignment faster, iterate without chaos, and focus on the creative work.Before Boords, storyboarding was time-consuming and technical. Now I can focus exclusively on creative decisions and make my work better!Scott RiceEP & Director, Two Shot WestOur studio runs on Boords. We can quickly draw up ideas, add in a script, receive real-time feedback and rapidly iterate changes. It's really a game changer.Kelly MessoriProducer, CatCowBoords is so intuitive and integrated that it massively helps us streamline our storyboarding process, saving us from faffing around. Chris WilsonCo-Founder, ScriberiaBoords helps us spend time on the creative, not the formatting. It's every creative's dream.Hope MorleyCOO, UmaultBoords automatically does the tedious work caused by rearranging frames of a storyboard. We can do more trial and error without stress and be more creative.Takeru NakabayashiFounder, LiPOGRAMSuch a great tool. It helps us focus in what storyboards are for: presenting our ideas to clients, rather than dealing with the mess that comes with the back and forth!Analia PerezvillaMotion Designer, Mo•GraphBoords makes it easy to keep track of versions and makes the storyboarding process more collaborative. It's the type of tool that makes you wonder how you ever lived without it.Sofie EdvardssonCreative Director, SojaFinding Boords was one of those moments of pure delight, I can't imagine completing storyboards in any other way now, and it's only getting better and better.Charlie ScannellProducer, PartizanEasy to use, intuitive and flexible, Boords is the perfect tool for the biggest part of a video production. We can shape and collaborate on ideas then share them with our clients so they're fully understood.Toby MoryPartner, Goldener WestenBoords made storyboarding faster, flexible and above all, easy to collaborate on. It's adding so much value to the ultimate goal of bringing stories to life.Malisa PeronaFounder, Gramm StudioSince we got Boords, we haven't looked back! We'd been working with custom PDF templates and we knew there had to be a better way, and we found it! It's intuitive, it's visually pleasing, and it's saved us a hell of a lot of time.Nick PattersonFounder, Storm & ShelterWithout Boords storyboarding was the most painful part of the production process, with Boords it's the most painless. Super easy to use and speeds up the pre-production process immeasurably.Lewis DarbyFounder, Yard BThe features to organize projects are superb. I needed more PDF download options and Boords delivered.Andrew CherryStoryboard Artist & IllustratorWe tried all the storyboarding tools out there. Boords ended up as our preferred choice because of its straight forward approach, light weight interface and streamlined remote collaboration features.Bo BlaksteenCreative Director, Nerd ProductionsBoords has drastically changed our workflow. Before, we spent so much time creating storyboards that we were happy to put in front of clients. Now everyone in our business can create storyboards that are visually pleasing. I can't recommend it enough.Erin OliverHead of Production, ENTHRALBoords eliminates menial, repetitive tasks so we can focus on the fun, creative parts of the process.Karen HansenMotion Designer, Delicious EmpireBoords has fundamentally changed how we create, share and collaborate on storyboards.It's been an absolute godsend.Ryan RumboltCreative Director, WonderlustMaking storyboards is a fun and creative process… until you need to shift some frames around! Boords is an excellent tool for letting you focus on your story while allowing for rapid changes as the creative process takes its inevitable twists and turns.Paddy O'ConnorCreative Director, ParadigmBoords is an essential part of our workflow. The ability to share our storyboards with clients gives them the opportunity to visualise the project earlier, give feedback and be assured the project is heading in the right direction.Matt LynchManaging Director, AffirmerBoords helps us streamline our storyboarding process and makes it easy to produce storyboards the way we want to. Our clients can provide feedback easily and it's effortless for us to make changes as needed, letting us focus on the creative.Matthew CreedCo-Founder, Jammy CustardBoords allows us to keep all our storyboards in one place. It's also very easy to add review notes to share with our design team right inside Boords, which streamlines communication.Michael CardwellFounder, Digital BrewThe flexibility and ease of Boords has led to such a smooth process when it comes to storyboarding, we can't imagine doing it any other way.Hannah ChurnArt Director, The Duke & The DuckBefore Boords, tracking feedback was a mess. With Boords we've got versioning, commenting, and presenting all in one place. It helps us with client communication so much.Andreas NiedermayerFounder, PolarfuxBoords has become a vital part of our workflow. We love how easy it is to create storyboards, collaborate on them, and get feedback from clients. It has made our studio more efficient, more productive, and happier!Joshua GunnFounder & CD, Planet NutshellWe built Boords because pre-production was brokenI'm James, founder of Boords. Before this, I co-founded Animade, an animation studio in London. Back then, we built storyboards in Photoshop. Or Google Slides. Or InDesign. Whatever got the job done. But tracking versions was a nightmare. "FinalFinal_v3_USE_THIS.pdf"... you know the drill.Client notes lived in email threads. Nobody could find the version we'd actually locked. Every storyboard looked different because we were rebuilding templates from scratch each time, manually reordering frames, fiddling with layouts. We'd waste hours on formatting instead of ideas.So in 2015, I built the first version of Boords to fix it. Consistent boards every time. Notes in context, not buried in inboxes. One link to share, and no more guessing which version got approved.11 years and over 2 million storyboards later, Boords is still independent, still small, and still built around one idea: pre-production should be where you do your best thinking, not where you lose hours to process.James Chambers, FounderLinkedInFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat guarantees do you offer?What payment methods do you accept? Is there a long contract? Is there a non-profit discount? Can I change my plan?Will my data be safe? I have more questions! Boords uses browser cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience.Accept & Close --- Free Storyboard TemplatesDownload free storyboard templates for videos, animations, and more. Our ready-to-use templates help you visualize your story step by step — just download, print, and start creating. No signup required.Blank Storyboard Template – 4 Panels A4PortraitPDFDownloadBlank Storyboard Template – 6 Panels A4PortraitPDFDownloadBlank Storyboard Template – 8 Panels A4PortraitPDFDownloadBlank Storyboard Template – 8 Panels A4LandscapePDFDownloadBlank Storyboard Template – 6 Panels A4LandscapePDFDownloadBlank Storyboard Template – 4 Panels A4LandscapePDFDownloadBlank Storyboard Template – 12 Panels A3LandscapePDFDownloadBlank Storyboard Template – 12 Panels A3PortraitPDFDownloadBrowse Storyboard TemplatesDownload free specialist storyboard templates for your next project.Motion Design Storyboard TemplateseLearning Storyboard TemplatesTV Commercial Storyboard TemplatesMusic Video Storyboard TemplatesWhat is a storyboard template?A storyboard template is a pre-formatted document with blank panels arranged in sequence. Each panel represents a scene or shot in your project. You sketch the visuals, write dialogue, and note camera directions. The template handles the layout so you don't start from scratch.Why use a storyboard template?Templates save time and bring consistency to your pre-production workflow. Instead of drawing panel grids by hand or struggling with general-purpose tools, a storyboard template gives you:A ready-to-use format. Download, print, or open in your editor and start working.Consistent panel sizes and spacing so your team can focus on the creative work.Built-in fields for notes, dialogue, and timing that keep production details in one place.A professional output you can share with clients and stakeholders.Solo filmmaker or large production team, the benefit is the same: less time on setup, more time on the story.What makes a good storyboard template?The best templates have three things: clear, well-sized panels with enough room to sketch or place images; dedicated space for action notes, dialogue, and voiceover scripts; and a layout that matches your project's aspect ratio. A good template should also be easy to print, share digitally, and adapt to your workflow.Choosing the right storyboard templateThree things matter: aspect ratio, panel count, and whether you want a printable PDF or an online tool.Aspect ratioYour storyboard should match the aspect ratio of your final output.Aspect RatioBest ForTemplate Style16:9 (Widescreen)YouTube, corporate video, TV, presentationsHorizontal panels. The most common layout.2.39:1 (Cinemascope)Feature films, cinematic shortsWide horizontal panels with extra room for camera notes.9:16 (Vertical)TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube ShortsTall vertical panels for portrait-format content.1:1 (Square)Instagram posts, social media adsSquare panels. Compact and easy to print.Panel countThe number of panels per page affects how much detail you can include:4 panels. Best for quick overviews and simple sequences. Large panels give you plenty of room to sketch and add notes.6 panels. The standard choice for most projects. Balances detail with page efficiency.8–12 panels. Ideal for detailed sequences, animation, or rapid cuts. Smaller panels, but you can fit an entire scene on one page.Start with 4 or 6 panels if you're new to storyboarding. Move to 8–12 once you're comfortable working smaller.Printable PDF vs online storyboardingA printable storyboard template in PDF format works well if you prefer sketching by hand. Download, print, and start drawing. PDFs are especially useful for on-set reference and quick brainstorming.For longer projects or team collaboration, an online storyboard tool lets you drag and drop images, leave comments, and share a live link with your team. No printing or scanning required.How to use a storyboard templateStoryboard templates give you a ready-made framework to visualise your story, panel by panel.Start with your story conceptClarify your concept before filling in any panels. What's the story? Who are the stakeholders? Write a brief outline or script first. Our AI script generator can draft a two-column script in seconds if you need a starting point. This saves time and ensures every panel serves your objectives.Build your storyboard panel by panelWork through the template in sequence. For each panel, sketch or place images that represent the key visuals. Add notes for dialogue, action, and camera direction. The sketches don't need to be polished. Focus on communicating the idea clearly.Add notes, voiceovers, and timingGood storyboard templates include fields for more than visuals. Use the notes section for voiceover scripts, sound design cues, and timing information. This detail helps your team understand exactly what each scene requires during production.Share, collaborate, and iterateA storyboard is a living document. Share it with your team for feedback, make revisions, and confirm everyone is aligned before production begins. With Boords, you can collaborate in real time, leave comments, and track changes.Ready to start?Download a free storyboard template above, or sign up for Boords to create editable storyboards with built-in collaboration and animatics. For a deeper look at the process, see our free storyboarding guide.Film storyboard templatesFilm storyboard templates are built for projects where shot composition and camera direction are central. They use wider aspect ratios, typically 2.39:1 for cinemascope or 16:9 for standard widescreen, to match the frame you'll see on screen.Film storyboards need room for detailed shot descriptions, camera movement annotations, and transition notes. Directors and cinematographers use them to communicate visual intent before anything is filmed. This saves time and budget on set. If you're evaluating storyboard software for a film project, look for tools that support wide-format panels and shot-level annotations.Our free film storyboard templates include space for:Shot type and framing (wide, medium, close-up, POV)Camera movement notes (pan, tilt, dolly, tracking)Dialogue and action descriptions for each sceneScene and shot numbering to match your shooting scriptDownload a printable film storyboard template to sketch by hand, or use Boords' online storyboard tool to build your film storyboard digitally. For a step-by-step walkthrough, see our guide on how to storyboard.Video storyboard templatesVideo storyboard templates are built for shorter, faster production cycles: YouTube content, corporate videos, social media ads, and explainer videos.The key difference from film templates is aspect ratio flexibility. Film almost always uses widescreen. Video storyboards need to work across formats: 16:9 for YouTube and presentations, 9:16 for TikTok and Instagram Reels, and 1:1 for social media posts. Our video storyboard templates cover all of these.A good video storyboard helps you:Plan shots before shooting to reduce wasted footage and re-shootsAlign your team on visual direction before production beginsGet client approval on the creative concept with a clear, shareable documentMap out on-screen text and graphics alongside live-action or B-roll footagePair your video storyboard template with a video script template to plan both visual and written elements. Or use a dedicated storyboarding app to build your video storyboard online with drag-and-drop images, client sharing, and version history.Animation storyboard templatesAnimation storyboards need more detail than live-action. Every frame is drawn or rendered, so there's no camera to point at a scene and capture what's there. Each panel needs to communicate character positioning, motion paths, expression changes, and timing cues.An animation storyboard template gives you a structured framework to plan:Key poses and in-between frames that define character movementTiming and frame counts for each shot or actionMotion direction arrows for how elements move across the frameExpression and gesture notes for animatorsBackground and environment details for each sceneThis applies to 2D animation, 3D rendering, and motion graphics. A dedicated template gives your team a clear visual blueprint before production begins. For a deeper look at the process, see our guide on how to storyboard.Download a printable animation storyboard template to sketch by hand, or use Boords' online storyboard tool to build your animation storyboard digitally with AI image generation, frame-by-frame sequencing, and team sharing. Boords is one of the best apps for storyboarding if your workflow spans multiple projects and requires close team collaboration.Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do I make my own storyboard?What should a storyboard template include?What aspect ratio should I use for my storyboard?How many panels should a storyboard have?Can I print these storyboard templates?What are the 7 steps in storyboarding?Is there a storyboard template in Word?Can ChatGPT create storyboards?What's the difference between a storyboard and an animatic?Trusted by studios & agencies since 2015Turn Your AI Script into a StoryboardCreate consistent storyboards fast, iterate quickly, then share for feedback.Try Boords FreeCreate Professional Storyboards in MinutesCreate your cast and build multi-character storyboards in minutes. No credit card required.Try Boords Free ↗ Boords uses browser cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience.Accept & Close --- The Complete Guide to AnimaticsJames Chambers, Boords FounderUpdated 11 August 2022Animatics are a vital part of the pre-production process. Learn about animatics, how to use them, and why they're so important to film and animation alike.What is an animatic?How do animatic differ from storyboards?How do animatics differ from a final animation?What's included in an animatic?Trusted by +1M Creatives since 2015Boords is storyboarding software built for studios & agenciesCreate consistent storyboards fast, iterate quickly, then share for feedback.Try Boords FreeWhat is an animatic?An animatic is a sequence of shots, often with sound effects. In essence, it's an animated storyboard. The goal of an animatic is to define the timing for a piece of moving image. When used with a soundtrack, they're a quick and easy way to get a sense of a finished piece of moving image. They are at the heart of the pre-production process. NamePurposeStage 1ConceptingDefine your ideaStage 2ScriptingDraft your storyStage 3StoryboardingPlan your scenesStage 4AnimaticDefine pace & timingStage 5DesignDefine visual approachStage 6LogisticsPlan the production processAnimatics are used in television programs, animation studios, live action productions; you name it. Anywhere you see a sequence of shots, an animatic has likely been part of the pre-production process. Originally, animatics were created by filming drawings with a camera, then editing the film to various scenes. Today you can create animatics in Photoshop, After Effects, or specialist animatic software like Boords. Learn more about the basics of animaticsHow do animatics differ from storyboards?Animatics use the same images as storyboards, but stitched together as a sequence of shots. They're rendered as video, with sound effects. A storyboard becomes an animatic in BoordsGet your FREE Filmmaking Storyboard Template BundlePlan your film with 10 professionally designed storyboard templates as ready-to-use PDFs.Download BundleAnimatics and storyboards share the same images, but that's about it. An animatic is all about timing images and sound to create a glimse of the finished piece.How to make an animaticHow do animatics differ from a final animation?Animatics use low-resolution images to convey the timing of a piece of moving image, rather than the polished final piece. Making changes to a final animation can be time consuming. A well considered animatic allows you to explore ideas without needing to worry about getting everything perfect first time. Animatic vs Final animationWhat's included in an animatic?Although animatics aren't polished pieces, you'll want to indicate things like camera movement, transitions effects, and character movement. This is typically done through the use of arrows to indicate direction in the finished piece. An example camera movement The goal of these techniques is to quickly show your intention for a shot, without needing to go to the trouble of creating it. A good working knowledge of moving image shorthand will stand you in good stead. Learn about camera moves & transitionsAbout the AuthorJames ChambersJames Chambers is the co-founder of Boords, and one of the founding directors of AnimadeRelated linksHow to Make an AnimaticAnimatic DefinitionsPhotoshop AnimaticsTrusted by studios & agencies since 2015Create animatics automatically from your storyboards. Create consistent storyboards fast, iterate quickly, then share for feedback.Try Boords FreeGo from Storyboard to Animatic in SecondsTurn your storyboards into timed animatics with audio and captions, ready to share.Try Boords Free ↗ Boords uses browser cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience.Accept & Close