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storyboard-generator

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Create detailed storyboards from ad scripts with 2-4 second elements, B-roll specs, and AI generation prompts. Use when preparing scripts for editors, planning video shoots, or generating production-ready creative specs.

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Storyboard Generator

Convert scripts into clip-by-clip production instructions.

Process

Step 1: Take Script Input

Accept complete script with: hook, body sections, CTA, target length.

Step 2: Break Into 2-4 Second Elements

Each element is a discrete visual moment:

  • No element shorter than 2 seconds
  • No element longer than 4 seconds
  • Multiple cuts within elements OK
  • Match timing to VO/action

Step 3: Specify Per Element

Visual Description

  • What's on screen
  • Camera angle/movement
  • Framing (wide/medium/close)

B-Roll Source

  • Stock footage keywords
  • Existing footage reference
  • UGC needed
  • Product shot needed

Text Overlays

  • On-screen text
  • Font/style notes
  • Animation (none/fade/pop)

AI Generation Prompts (for Sora/Cling/HigsField)

  • Full prompt for AI video generation
  • Style references
  • Movement description

Step 4: Add Technical Notes

  • Transitions between elements
  • Music cues
  • Sound effects
  • Pacing notes

Step 5: Output Storyboard

## STORYBOARD: [Script Name]
Total Length: [Xs] | Elements: [#]

---

### ELEMENT 1 (0:00-0:03)
**VO/Audio:** "[Exact words or sound]"
**Visual:** [Description]
**Shot Type:** [Wide/Medium/Close]
**Source:** [Stock/AI/Shoot/UGC]

**If Stock:** Keywords: [search terms]
**If AI:** Prompt: "[Full generation prompt]"
**If Shoot:** Notes: [What to capture]

**Text Overlay:** "[On-screen text]"
**Transition to next:** [Cut/Dissolve/None]

---

### ELEMENT 2 (0:03-0:06)
**VO/Audio:** "[Exact words]"
**Visual:** [Description]
...

---

### PRODUCTION NOTES
**Music:** [Style/mood/BPM]
**Pacing:** [Fast cuts/Slow/Mixed]
**Color:** [Warm/Cool/Natural]
**Style:** [UGC native/Polished/News-style]

### AI TOOLS RECOMMENDED
- Video gen: [Sora/Cling/HigsField]
- Image edit: [Nano Banana]
- Voice: [11 Labs]

### ASSETS NEEDED
- [ ] Product shots: [List]
- [ ] Stock footage: [List]
- [ ] AI generations: [List]
- [ ] UGC clips: [List]

AI Generation Tips (VISCAP)

For Stock Replacement:

  • Use Sora 2 for simple UGC-style clips
  • Text-to-video works for basic B-roll
  • Include "shot on iPhone" in prompts for native feel

For Impossible Shots:

  • Image-to-video with reference image
  • JSON prompting for complex scenes
  • Cling O1 Edit for product placement

For Scientific/Product Animations:

  • AI excels at 3D scientific animations
  • Product beauty shots work well
  • Stylized/non-realistic clips for hooks

Platform-Specific Notes

TikTok/Reels: Fast cuts (1.5-2s), vertical, native feel Facebook Feed: Can be slower, square or vertical YouTube: Can breathe more, horizontal OK Native Ads: Minimal cuts, straightforward

Source: VISCAP AI Framework