📚 How to Use the Storyboard Section in Storyboarder.ai (Full Tutorial)
Welcome to the improved Storyboard Section of Storyboarder.ai! Here's a step-by-step guide to help you make the most out of the new features — from generating and editing shots to customizing your board’s style and exporting your final visuals.
🎞️ 1. Duplicating, Deleting & Rearranging Shots
You can manage your storyboard layout easily:
Duplicate a Shot: Click the duplicate icon (⧉) above any image to create a copy. You can then edit the new shot as needed.
Delete a Shot: Click the minus icon (-) to remove a shot from your board.
Reorder Shots: Simply drag and drop any shot to rearrange the sequence of your storyboard.
🎨 2. Changing the Art Style of a Board
Want to try a new visual direction?
Go to Change Art Style and select a different Art Style (e.g. "Outline", "Cartoon 3D", "Watercolor").
Click Save after selecting the style.
Then hit RETRY below the images to regenerate your storyboard in the new look, while keeping your shot descriptions intact.
This is perfect for testing out client preferences or choosing a consistent tone for your project.
🔁 3. Generating New Versions with "Retry"
Each shot comes with a Retry button under the image. Clicking this will:
Re-generate a new version of the shot based on the current shot description.
Keep the same content and composition, but offer a different visual output — helpful for exploring multiple versions quickly with the small arrows within the image field.
You can retry as often as needed and compare versions.
✏️ 4. Using the "Variation" Feature
For more specific changes, use the Variation button:
Click VARIATION under the image.
Enter a change prompt (e.g. “She’s wearing a red jacket” or “Add fog in the background”).
The tool keeps the original image structure but applies your change precisely.
This is ideal for fine-tuning scenes without starting from scratch.
🛠️ 5. Edit Mode for Fine Adjustments
Click Edit on any shot to enter detailed editing mode.
In Edit Mode, you can:
View a larger version of the image.
Update or reword the Shot Description, Shot Size, Perspective etc.
Access more advanced editing tools (Erase, InPaint, Zoom-In etc.).
This mode is perfect for adjusting narrative and visual direction in greater detail.
📁 6. Uploading Custom Images
There are three ways to upload images into your board:
Simple Upload
Import an image as-is without using AI — great for adding reference art or concept designs directly.Image-to-Image
Upload a base image that will serve as visual inspiration. AI will use this image as a reference when generating your shot.Sketch-to-Image
Upload a rough sketch or scribble, and Storyboarder.ai will generate a polished AI scene based on it.
You’ll find full tutorials for both Image-to-Image and Sketch-to-Image in our Help Center or YouTube playlist.
👤 7. Accessing the Character Editor
Need to adjust character appearances?
You can open the Character Editor directly from the Storyboard view.
There, you can:
Set detailed character descriptions.
Upload reference images for visual consistency.
Generate and lock in your preferred look in clothing and accessories'.
Separate FAQ and tutorial articles are available for the full Character Editor workflow.
📤 8. Exporting Your Storyboard
Once you’re happy with your storyboard, you can export it in various ways:
Choose between different formats and sizes.
Download as a PDF, image set, or animatic.
Perfect for presentations, pitch decks, and production prep.
🎥 9. Create a Video from Any Shot
Want to bring your still images to life?
Click the camera icon 🎥 on any image to convert it into a short video or animated scene.
This is great for animatics, mood reels, or quick pitch clips.
(See our video animation tutorial for more details.)
✅ That’s It!
The Storyboard Section in Storyboarder.ai is built to be flexible, fast, and production-ready. Whether you're testing ideas, building a pitch, or preparing for a shoot — these tools help you tell your story visually in the most intuitive way possible.
💬 Still have questions?
Check out our video tutorials, or contact us via the help button in the tool. We're happy to help!