Explore how a raw script transforms into an actionable production blueprint.
Paste your screenplay scene, web novel chapter, or rough story concept into the generator. Ensure character names and physical actions are present so the AI can detect dialogue cues, locations, and narrative beats accurately.
Inspect the generated camera shot list. Customize your shot framing, assign specific character references, adjust camera motion notes, and reorder scene beats until the visual coverage matches your directorial intent.
Create your visual storyboard in 9 panel or 12 panel grid layouts. Check eye lines, lighting tone, and pacing across frames, then export your production ready shot sheet or convert the approved panels directly into video.
Transform raw screenplay text into a structured camera shot list automatically. The AI identifies characters, settings, props, and key actions in your text. Each moment is organized into numbered rows with camera angles, shot sizes, and action notes that you can edit anytime.
Keep the same faces, outfits, and backgrounds across every frame. Characters and settings stay linked to the scenes where they belong, allowing you to test different camera views and angles without worrying about changing identities or messy backgrounds.
Direct every shot using simple, plain language. Choose between wide establishing views, over the shoulder angles, and intimate close up frames. Add camera movements like pans, zooms, or tracking motion without writing complicated image prompts.
Fix one shot without touching approved frames. If a character expression or camera angle needs an adjustment, regenerate just that single visual panel. Your overall scene layout and pacing stay stable while you test new versions.
View your visual sequence in clean 9 panel or 12 panel grids. Review the story flow, check character reactions, and evaluate pacing before spending credits. When every frame matches your vision, send your shot list straight into video generation with one click.
Plan complex camera choreography, intimate character moments, and high impact commercial visuals with effortless precision.
Map out fast paced physical sequences and high energy stunt choreography with spatial clarity. Arcloop organizes the camera progression from wide establishing tracking shots to rapid low angle coverage. Lock in camera acceleration, collision moments, and lens focal lengths early, giving your crew a crystal clear visual plan for staging dynamic motion without losing geographic continuity.
Capture subtle emotional nuances and intense character tension across speaking roles. Break conversations into structured master setups, over the shoulder angles, and tight close up reactions. The AI automatically aligns character eye lines and conversational rhythm, helping directors preview pacing and actor blocking before setting foot on location.
Design sleek commercial b roll and high conversion product showcases for brand campaigns. Outline macro lens details, smooth orbit sweeps, and 360 degree turntable views with precise reflection and lighting cues. Commercial videographers can assemble a polished visual pitch deck to win client approval and ensure complete footage coverage on shoot day.
Always use the exact same name for each character and location in your script. Clear naming helps the AI recognize returning characters and places, keeping faces, clothing, and room details consistent across different camera angles.
Build each shot around one specific action or reaction, like opening a letter or turning toward the door. Simple, clear moments produce better camera movement prompts, tighter framing, and a smoother visual sequence.
Check actor positions, screen direction, and overall pacing on your storyboard grid first. Making adjustments directly on the camera shot list saves valuable rendering time and helps you get the most out of your generation credits.
Every new creator can start immediately with one free basic script breakdown. Turn your screenplay into an editable camera shot list and plan your visual sequence with complete budget control before generating images or video.
| Production Stage | Cost | What to Plan For |
|---|---|---|
| Script Breakdown into Shot List | One free breakdown for initial project setups | Convert your screenplay into an editable camera shot list with character details, shot sizes, and camera motion notes. |
| Character and Storyboard Images | Credits vary by AI model and settings, such as 60 credits per image for GPT Image 2 | Generate visual reference panels across 9 panel or 12 panel grids while keeping character faces and backgrounds consistent. |
| Final Cinematic Video Generation | Credits vary by video model, clip duration, and motion settings, such as 478 credits per 4 seconds of video with Seedance 2.0 Fast 720p | Animate approved storyboard panels into high definition video sequences with natural movement and cinematic lighting. |
Calculate your production costs in simple stages across images and video renders. To see full plan breakdowns, credit packages, and exact costs per model, check our plans below.
See Full Plans and Credit ValuesA shot list is a detailed production document that maps out every camera shot planned for a scene. It acts as a visual blueprint detailing camera framing, angles, movement, lens choices, and scene action. Filmmakers use shot lists to guarantee full visual coverage, avoid expensive delays on set, and keep the director, cinematographer, and crew completely aligned.
Static Excel or Notion templates require you to type out camera specifications shot by shot by hand. An AI shot list generator analyzes your script text and builds the breakdown instantly. It recommends camera coverage, suggests dynamic movement, and pairs each line item with an AI generated storyboard frame.
Yes, you can start for free. Generating an initial script breakdown into an editable camera shot list is completely free for new creators. You only need credits when you generate visual storyboard panels or render final cinematic videos. Credit costs vary depending on the chosen AI model, quality settings, and clip duration.
Be specific about camera angles, character placement, and lighting in your prompt. Writing a wide shot of two people at a kitchen table with morning sunlight from the window works much better than just kitchen scene. Refine one frame at a time until the composition looks right, then carry those same visual settings across related shots.
Name the exact shot type in your prompt using plain language, such as wide establishing shot, medium close up, low angle, or over the shoulder view. The AI recognizes standard cinematography terms and adjusts the camera perspective, framing, and depth of field automatically without requiring complex technical instructions.