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Storyboards: keep your cast and shoot the next scene

Establish characters and locations first, then organize shot drafts, generated versions and last-frame references into a manageable sequence.

01Prepare reference images before shooting

For a multi-shot video, first prepare reference images for characters, locations, style and important props. Front and side views can help define a character; scene references should show the space clearly. Set the outfit, hairstyle, main lighting and aspect ratio before generating motion.

Storyboards organize these images as the project’s cast and references, which you can select again for later shots. This helps you track which references each shot used and reduces repeated uploads. References support consistency, but do not guarantee identical characters or scenes.

02Break the script into shots you can review

  1. Sign in to the studio and create a storyboard project with a short, descriptive name. Storyboards are currently open to signed-in users.
  2. Add character, scene, style and prop images to the project’s cast and references, and give each a recognizable name.
  3. Add shots in story order. For each shot, define the main action, camera position and ending frame, then choose a suitable model and duration.
  4. Once the first shot establishes an aspect ratio, keep it for later shots. Keep character orientation, lighting direction and prop positions continuous wherever possible.

Example prompt

Shot 1: The character enters the bookshop. The camera follows and ends at the bookshelf by the window. Shot 2: Continue from that position. The character takes out an old book and opens it. Shot 3: The character looks outside. The camera slowly pushes in and ends on a quiet close-up.

03Use the last frame to connect the next shot

After completing a shot and choosing a version, use “Use the last frame for the next shot” to extract its final frame as a reference image. Use that image as the visual starting point for the next shot, then describe the new action. It gives the character pose, camera position and scene layout a clear point of continuity.

Last-frame continuation adds an image reference; it does not send the entire previous video to the model. Follow the chosen model’s image limit. Check the numbering of cast images, the last frame and any additional references together, and use the tags currently shown in the studio.

Example prompt

Use the previous shot’s last-frame tag shown in the studio. Continue the character’s pose and position: still standing by the bookshelf near the window, the character slowly opens the old book. Keep the camera at the same height and gently push toward the pages and face. Preserve the clothing, lighting direction and background layout.

The last frame gives the next shot a visual reference. Review transitions by playing the clips. For demanding continuous action, keep camera movement simple and define the start and end positions clearly.

04Choose a version before moving on

  1. When trying several versions of one shot, compare appearance, action, sound and the final frame. Choose the version best suited to continuing the story.
  2. Extract the last frame from that selected version. If you replace the previous shot, check the next shot’s references again.
  3. Keep the prompt, settings and reference selection in shot drafts. When changing the story, adjust the affected shots instead of rebuilding the entire sequence.
  4. Download the clips you want to use, then assemble them in an editor with captions and sound adjustments. Check the aspect ratio, colors and volume across the finished sequence.

There is no extra feature fee for organizing and continuing shots in a storyboard. Each generation still uses credits or membership allowance according to the selected model.