PDF Storyboard Sheet

Generate storyboard sheets with thumbnail frames and description areas

Build printable storyboard pages for pre-production planning.

Features:

  • Grid-based frames per page
  • Thumbnail + text notes
  • Optional writing guides in description area

Example Results

1 examples

Storyboard Sheet

Storyboard layout sample

storyboard-sheet-example1.pdf View File
View input parameters
{ "title": "Storyboard Test Sheet", "subtitle": "Preview output for QA", "sceneName": "Scene 01A", "frameImages": [ "/public/samples/png/earth1_1-1_2048-2048.png", "/public/samples/png/earth2_16-9_2560-1440.png", "/public/samples/png/earth4_1-1_2048-2048.png", "/public/samples/png/earth1_16-9_2560-1440.png", "/public/samples/png/earth1_3-4_1728-2304.png", "/public/samples/png/earth4_3-4_1728-2304.png" ], "frameDescriptions": "Wide establishing shot.\nCharacter enters frame.\nClose-up on key action.\nOver-shoulder reveal.\nReaction close-up.\nTransition wide shot.", "columns": 2, "rows": 3, "minFrames": 6 }

Click to upload files or drag and drop files here

Maximum file size: 20MB Maximum files: 96
Supported formats: image/png, image/jpeg, image/webp, image/gif, image/bmp, image/tiff, image/avif

Key Facts

Category
Documents & PDF
Input Types
text, file, textarea, number, select, checkbox
Output Type
file
Sample Coverage
4
API Ready
Yes

Overview

The PDF Storyboard Sheet tool allows you to create professional, printable storyboard pages for film and video pre-production by organizing your visual frames and descriptive notes into a clean, structured layout.

When to Use

  • •When you need to organize visual shot sequences for a film or video project.
  • •When you want to create a printable document for on-set reference or client review.
  • •When you need to pair specific visual thumbnails with detailed scene descriptions or camera notes.

How It Works

  • •Enter your project title, subtitle, and scene name to define the document header.
  • •Upload your sequence of frame images and provide corresponding descriptions for each shot.
  • •Adjust the grid layout by selecting your preferred number of columns and rows, and choose between 'cover' or 'contain' fit modes for your images.
  • •Select your desired page size and orientation, then generate the PDF to download your ready-to-print storyboard.

Use Cases

Creating a visual shot list for a short film production.
Developing a sequence of frames for an advertising commercial storyboard.
Preparing a professional presentation document for a video project pitch.

Examples

1. Short Film Sequence

Director
Background
A director needs to present a 6-shot sequence to the cinematographer to explain the visual flow of a scene.
Problem
The current notes are scattered across different files, making it difficult to visualize the transition between shots.
How to Use
Upload the 6 keyframe images, input the corresponding shot descriptions, and set the grid to 2 columns and 3 rows.
Example Config
columns: 2, rows: 3, fitMode: 'cover', showGuides: true
Outcome
A clean, A4-sized PDF document featuring the 6 frames arranged in a grid with clear, lined sections for camera notes.

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FAQ

What file formats are supported for frame images?

You can upload PNG, JPEG, WEBP, GIF, BMP, TIFF, and AVIF image files.

Can I customize the grid layout?

Yes, you can configure the number of columns (2-4) and rows (2-6) to suit your specific project needs.

What page sizes are available?

The tool supports A4, Letter, and Legal page sizes in both portrait and landscape orientations.

Are writing guides included in the PDF?

Yes, you can toggle the 'Show Writing Guides' option to include lines in the description area for easier note-taking.

Is there a limit to the number of frames I can add?

You can upload up to 96 frames per session to build your storyboard document.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/pdf-storyboard-sheet

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
title text Yes -
subtitle text No -
sceneName text No -
frameImages file (Upload required) No -
frameDescriptions textarea No -
columns number No -
rows number No -
minFrames number No -
fitMode select No -
showGuides checkbox No -
pageSize select No -
landscape checkbox No -
waitUntil select No -
waitTime number No -

File type parameters need to be uploaded first via POST /upload/pdf-storyboard-sheet to get filePath, then pass filePath to the corresponding file field.

Response Format

{
  "filePath": "/public/processing/randomid.ext",
  "fileName": "output.ext",
  "contentType": "application/octet-stream",
  "size": 1024,
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  },
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)"
}
File: File

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration: 

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-pdf-storyboard-sheet": {
      "name": "pdf-storyboard-sheet",
      "description": "Generate storyboard sheets with thumbnail frames and description areas",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=pdf-storyboard-sheet",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

Supports URL file links or Base64 encoding for file parameters.

If you encounter any issues, please contact us at [email protected]