Use as a starting point. Results depend on your chosen video tool.
A CLOSER LOOK
Make the idea work before the edit
A story starts with a clear reference
A portrait supplies the character. A short brief supplies the scene, action and camera direction. Keeping these two jobs separate makes the story easier to plan and review.
Choose a front-facing portrait with even light and an unobstructed face. A group photo or a strong filter gives a video model more uncertainty to resolve.
Give the transition a reason to happen
A repeated gesture can connect two places without a long explanation. Plan where the hands, faces and camera are before the cut, then carry those positions into the next shot.
Review the connection at normal speed before polishing color or adding a soundtrack. A beautiful single frame cannot tell you whether the movement is continuous.
Choose the frame before the finishing edit
A vertical frame keeps the subjects close. A horizontal frame gives the setting more room. Choose a composition before adding captions so important details are not covered by text.
The free studio builds a local photo storyboard, with a simple video export in supported browsers. It does not animate your characters with AI yet; AI generation for this template is in development.
THE FIELD NOTES
A little planning goes a long way
Practical notes for preparing a reference, shaping a scene and connecting the edit.
It creates a local storyboard from your photos. Supported browsers can export a simple WebM video with transitions; other browsers show still frames. It does not call an AI model or create new character motion.
Which photos should I choose?
Use separate, clearly lit portraits with one adult in each image. Choose photos you own or have permission to use, and keep the face visible.
Can I try both video formats?
Yes. Choose 9:16 portrait or 16:9 landscape for the local storyboard. Video export depends on browser support; the selected frame also applies to the still preview.
Can I use the prompt in another tool?
Yes. Copy or download the sample prompt, then adapt its reference, scene and motion instructions for your chosen tool. Different models can interpret the same brief differently.
Does the sample include a soundtrack?
The illustrated storyboard does not include audio. Plan your music and captions as a separate editing step, with appropriate permission for any media you add.
Where are my selected photos kept?
Photo previews stay in the current browser session. The free studio has no upload server or account storage. Reloading the page clears the selected images.
Keep exploring
Pick up the story wherever you are in the process.