Storyboard Creation

Create visual storyboards with AI image generation via inference.sh CLI.

Quick Start

CODEBLOCK0

Install note: The install script only detects your OS/architecture, downloads the matching binary from dist.inference.sh, and verifies its SHA-256 checksum. No elevated permissions or background processes. Manual install & verification available.

Shot Types

Abbreviation	Name	Framing	When to Use
ECU	Extreme Close-Up	Eyes only, a detail	Intense emotion, revealing detail
CU

Close-Up | Face fills frame | Emotion, reaction, dialogue | | MCU | Medium Close-Up | Head and shoulders | Interviews, conversations | | MS | Medium Shot | Waist up | General dialogue, action | | MLS | Medium Long Shot | Knees up | Walking, casual interaction | | LS | Long Shot | Full body | Character in environment | | WS | Wide Shot | Environment dominant | Establishing location, scale | | EWS | Extreme Wide Shot | Vast landscape | Epic scope, isolation, transitions |

Generating Each Shot Type

CODEBLOCK1

Camera Angles

Angle	Effect	When to Use
Eye Level	Neutral, natural	Default for most scenes
High Angle

Subject looks small, vulnerable | Showing weakness, overview | | Low Angle | Subject looks powerful, dominant | Authority, heroism, threat | | Bird's Eye | God-like overview | Maps, establishing geography | | Worm's Eye | Extreme power, awe | Architecture, towering figures | | Dutch Angle | Unease, disorientation | Tension, madness, action | | Over-the-Shoulder (OTS) | Viewer positioned with character | Conversations, POV |

Camera Movement

Movement	Description	Emotion
Pan	Camera rotates horizontally (on tripod)	Scanning, following, revealing
Tilt

Camera rotates vertically (on tripod) | Revealing height, power | | Dolly | Camera moves toward/away from subject | Intimacy (in), distance (out) | | Truck | Camera moves laterally | Following alongside, revealing | | Crane/Jib | Camera moves up or down vertically | Grand reveals, transitions | | Zoom | Lens focal length changes (camera stays) | Focus shift, dramatic emphasis | | Steadicam/Gimbal | Smooth handheld tracking | Immersion, following action | | Handheld | Deliberate camera shake | Urgency, documentary feel, chaos | | Static | Camera doesn't move | Stability, observation, tension |

In storyboards, indicate movement with arrows drawn on panels.

Continuity Rules

The 180-Degree Rule

Imagine a line (axis) between two characters in conversation. The camera must stay on ONE side of that line.

CODEBLOCK2

Crossing the line confuses the viewer about spatial relationships. Only cross intentionally (with a neutral shot in between or a visible camera move).

Match on Action

When cutting between two angles of the same action, the action must continue seamlessly:

CODEBLOCK3

Eyeline Match

When a character looks at something, the next shot should show what they're looking at, from their approximate point of view.

CODEBLOCK4

Screen Direction

If a character moves left-to-right in one shot, they should continue left-to-right in the next. Reversing direction implies they turned around.

Panel Layout

Standard Formats

Layout	Panels	Use For
2x3 (6 panels)	6 per page	Detailed scenes, dialogue
3x3 (9 panels)

9 per page | Action sequences, montages | | 2x2 (4 panels) | 4 per page | Key moments, presentations | | Single | 1 per page | Hero shots, critical moments |

Panel Annotation Format

Each panel should include:

CODEBLOCK5

Storyboard Workflow

Step 1: Shot List

Before generating images, write a shot list:

CODEBLOCK6

Step 2: Generate Panels

Use consistent style across all panels:

CODEBLOCK7

Step 3: Assemble Board

CODEBLOCK8

Style Consistency Tips

• - Use the same style suffix across all panels (lens, color grade, lighting)
• Use FLUX LoRA if you need consistent characters across panels
• Keep the same aspect ratio for all panels
• Generate more panels than you need and select the best
• If a panel doesn't match the style, regenerate with adjusted prompt

Common Mistakes

Mistake	Problem	Fix
Crossing the 180-degree line	Confuses spatial relationships	Stay on one side or use neutral shot
All same shot type

Visually boring, no rhythm | Vary between CU, MS, WS | | No establishing shot | Viewer doesn't know where they are | Start scenes with WS or EWS | | Too many shots per scene | Pacing drags | 5-8 shots per scene is typical | | Inconsistent style between panels | Looks like different projects | Use same style prompt suffix | | Missing annotations | Panels are ambiguous | Always note shot type, movement, action |

Related Skills

CODEBLOCK9

Browse all apps: INLINECODE1