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Panels Guide

Panels are the individual frames that make up your storyboards. Each panel represents a single moment or scene in your visual narrative.

Overview​

A panel contains:

  • Description: Visual scene and action details.
  • Caption: Text overlays or subtitles.
  • Dialogue: Spoken words or voiceover.
  • Duration: How long the panel appears (in seconds).
  • Image: Optional visual reference (uploaded or AI-generated).
  • Custom Properties: Production details (camera angle, mood, location, etc.).

Creating Panels​

Panels are usually created automatically when you generate a storyboard with AI. However, you can also add them manually.

Adding a Panel​

  1. In the Storyboard Editor, select a panel.
  2. Click the + icon to add a new panel after it.
  3. Fill in the details.

Editing Panels​

You can edit panels directly in the storyboard view or open the detailed editor.

Core Fields​

  • Description: Be specific. Describe the action, lighting, and camera movement.
    • Good: "Wide shot of product on wooden table, natural sunlight from left."
    • Bad: "Product shot."
  • Duration: Set the length in seconds.
    • TikTok: 2-4s (fast)
    • YouTube: 4-6s (detailed)
  • Caption: Text that appears on screen. Keep it short (5-7 words).
  • Dialogue: Spoken words. Read it aloud to check timing.

Custom Properties​

Add production metadata to guide your team:

  • Camera Angle: Close-up, Wide shot, POV.
  • Mood: Energetic, Calm, Professional.
  • Location: Studio, Outdoor, Office.

Panel Images​

Visual references help communicate your vision.

  • Upload: Add reference photos, sketches, or mood board images.
  • AI Generation: Generate an image from your panel description to visualize the scene.

[!NOTE] Quota Usage: Generating a panel image counts as 1 generation against your monthly quota.

  • Free Plan: 10 generations/month
  • Pro Plan: 100 generations/month
  • Enterprise: Unlimited

Best Practices​

  • Write for Production: Include details that a camera crew or editor needs.
  • Check Timing: Ensure the duration matches the amount of action or dialogue.
  • Use Templates: Save common panel setups (e.g., "Opening Hook") to reuse later.