AI storyboard generator
From script to a frame for every shot.
From script to a frame for every shot.
Examples
Each a different kind of shot, swept from its storyboard panel into the shot it plans.
- BoardShotA woman in a red coat walking along an empty railway platform at dawn, swept from a pencil storyboard panelWide1:1·1080p·5s
- BoardShotA man's face lit by the dashboard in a car at night, rain on the window, swept from a marker storyboard panelClose-up9:16·1080p·5s
- BoardShotA barista handing a coffee across the counter, seen over a customer's shoulder, swept from a line-art panelOver the shoulder4:3·1080p·5s
- BoardShotA hand sliding a brass key across a wooden table, swept from a pencil panel with the move drawn as an arrowInsert4:3·1080p·5s
- BoardShotA cyclist riding a coastal road above the sea, the camera tracking alongside, swept from a colour marker panelTracking21:9·1080p·5s
- BoardShotA boy looking up at a tall white lighthouse, swept from a charcoal storyboard panelLow angle1:1·1080p·5s
- BoardShotTwo old friends laughing on a park bench under autumn trees, swept from a blue pencil panelTwo-shot1:1·1080p·5s
One prompt, one take
Add a reference
Describe the shotStoryboard this 30-second coffee ad, morning light, one actor, six shots
Write the shot
Generate the video
Features
Shots, not just scenes
Every scene is broken into the shots a crew would actually film, with shot size, angle and movement written under each frame.
The same characters in every frame
Describe or upload your lead once. They keep the same face, clothes and build from the first panel to the last.
A style for each stage
Rough pencil sketches for an early pitch, clean line art for a crew briefing, or full-colour frames for a client who wants to see the look.
Notes under every panel
Action, dialogue, sound and timing sit under each frame, so the board reads as a plan for the shoot, not just a set of pictures.
Redraw one panel
Ask for a lower angle, a different expression or a new location on a single frame. The rest of the board stays as it is.
From board to animatic
When the board is approved, each frame can be set in motion with timing and temp audio, so the pacing is agreed before the shoot.
Who it’s for
Directors and producers
Show the crew and the client exactly how a commercial or short will be shot, before anyone books a location.
Agencies pitching a spot
Turn a script into a full-colour board for the pitch meeting the same day, instead of waiting on an illustrator.
Animators and YouTubers
Plan every shot of an animation or a video essay, so the edit is quicker and nothing is missed on the day.
AI storyboard generator at a glance
From script to a frame for every shot.
Frequently asked questions
What is an AI storyboard generator?
A tool that reads a script or a brief, breaks it into shots and draws a frame for each one. Chatly also writes the camera, action and dialogue notes for every panel.
Will the characters look the same in every frame?
Yes. Describe a character once or upload a reference image, and Chatly keeps their face, clothing and proportions consistent across the board.
What styles can the frames be in?
Pencil sketch, clean line art, greyscale or full colour, among others. You can set one style for the whole board or redraw a single panel in another.
Can I edit one frame without redoing the board?
Yes. Every panel is its own image, so you can redraw, reorder or delete one without touching the others.
Can the storyboard become a video?
Yes. Each frame can be animated into a short shot and cut together as an animatic, with timing and temp audio, to check the pacing.
What formats does it export?
A PDF board with panels and notes, single frames as images, and a shot list you can share with the crew.
Chatly on your phone and your Mac
Chatly for iPhone
Brief the cut on the train, approve the plan, and watch it render. Every video you make here is on your phone.
Download on the App Store
Chatly for Mac
Video on your desktop, with the product photos and footage you already have to hand.
Download for macOS