# A storyboard maker that becomes a shot list

Canonical URL: https://www.cineoboard.com/storyboard-maker

CineoBoard is a storyboard maker for film and ads: build frames from a script, time an animatic, export PDF, and send a client review link. Try the live demo.

Last updated: 2026-09-13

Most “storyboard makers” are either clip-art comics or one-shot image generators. CineoBoard is a maker in the original sense: you make a board a crew can shoot.

## Make a board in four moves

1. Paste or import a script ([Fountain / Final Draft](/blog/fountain-and-final-draft-to-storyboard))
2. Split beats; get one frame each
3. Block, reuse elements, write shot data
4. Play the animatic, send a review link, export PDF / MP4 / CSV

The [live demo](/demo) is that loop on a coffee commercial. For the longer craft version, use [how to make a storyboard](/blog/how-to-make-a-storyboard).

## Maker vs generator vs suite

| You need | Use |
| --- | --- |
| Classroom comic panels | Storyboard That, StoryTribe |
| A first-pass image from a prompt | An [AI generator](/ai-storyboard-generator) |
| Call sheets and schedules | StudioBinder |
| A production board with a list and an animatic | [CineoBoard](/storyboard-software) |

CineoBoard will not pretend to be the other three. It will keep your frames editable after the first pass, which is the actual job of a maker.

## Templates

Blank pages slow teams down. Start from a [storyboard template](/storyboard-template) (8, 12 or 16 panels with shot footers) or a [shot list template](/shot-list-template).

## FAQ

### Is there a free storyboard maker?

Yes: Wonder Unit Storyboarder (desktop drawing) and several classroom tools. They are free because they do not include the production layer. CineoBoard’s demo is free to try; production use starts at $30/month.

### Can I use CineoBoard as an online storyboard maker without installing anything?

Yes. The cloud workspace runs in the browser. [Reframe](/reframe) is the optional local-first desktop app for drawing and playback with the network off.

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