THE CREATOR HANDBOOK / 5 MIN READ
Storyboards & prompts
Build a story from an opening, action and ending, and understand storyboard control.
01When to use a storyboard
A head turn, rotating product or push-in needs only a single shot. Use a storyboard to establish a scene, reveal a subject and finish on a detail.
The storyboard becomes one task prompt. The model attempts the sequence and approximate timing without frame-exact cuts. For precise editing, generate shots separately and assemble them in an editor.
02Fill in the storyboard form
| Setting / question | What it means | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Story context & continuity | Subject, setting, light and style shared by all shots. | “The same white cup on a morning wooden table in warm light; consistent shape and position.” |
| Scene & action | What appears and happens in this shot. | One focus per shot, such as rising steam. Avoid repeating shared context. |
| Camera | Camera position, motion or framing; optional. | “Locked close-up”, “slow push-in”, “move left to right”. |
| Seconds & order | Two to five shots adding up to total duration. Reorder with up/down controls. | Split five seconds into 2 + 3, or eight into 2 + 4 + 2. Check the model supports the total. |
03An eight-second coffee film
Try this example
Context: Morning café, the same white cup on a light wooden table, warm natural light, photorealistic, consistent cup and table placement. Shot 1 | 2 seconds Scene: Sunlight falls across the table and cup, establishing a quiet morning. Camera: Locked medium shot. Shot 2 | 4 seconds Scene: Steam rises as rim details become clearer. Camera: Smooth, slow push-in. Shot 3 | 2 seconds Scene: Sunlight catches the rim; steam disperses for a quiet ending. Camera: Hold still, no new objects or text.
Preview the combined prompt before submission. Check duration, subject and lighting consistency. References do not automatically map to shots 1, 2 and 3; explain their roles.