Storyboard & Cut Management

The storyboard is the core structure for designing and managing the overall flow of your drama. You manage scripts, images, and videos on a per-cut basis.

Overview

Cutflow's storyboard is a tool for visually organizing and managing the scene flow of your short-form drama. Each scene is divided into a minimum unit called a Cut, and each cut contains an attributed script, keyframe, and video.

This document provides guidance on cut creation, reordering, and status tracking. For detailed information on script writing, keyframe generation, and video generation within individual cuts, see the Cut Editor document.

Creating Cuts

What is a Cut?

A Cut is the minimum unit of the storyboard. A single cut represents one scene and has the following elements attributed to it:

Element	Description	Attribution
Script	Dialogue, actions, and mood descriptions for the scene	1 per cut
Image Prompt	Prompt for AI image generation	1 per cut
Video Prompt	Prompt for AI video generation	1 per cut
Keyframes	Generated candidate images	Multiple per cut (4 generated at a time)
Representative Keyframe	1 selected representative image	1 per cut
Video Takes	Generated video versions	Multiple per cut (up to 5)
Selected Video	1 final selected video	1 per cut

Adding a New Cut

Select the [Storyboard] section in the left panel.
Click the [+ Add New Cut] button.
A new cut is added at the bottom of the list.
The center panel automatically displays the editing screen for that cut.

Cut Limit Per Project

You can create up to 30 cuts per project.

Short-form dramas typically consist of 10-20 cuts.
If you attempt to add more than 30, a notification message will be displayed.

Tip: The Shot Plans feature lets you automatically split a script into cuts and batch-generate keyframes.

Deleting Cuts

You can delete a cut by right-clicking it in the cut list or through the context menu.

Warning: Deleting a cut also deletes all keyframes and videos attributed to that cut. Deletion cannot be undone, so proceed carefully.

Writing Scripts

Script Input

You write scripts in the Cut Input area of the center panel.

Scripts can include the following elements:

Element	Example	Description
Scene description	"A cozy cafe with warm afternoon sunlight"	Background, mood, time of day
Character action	"@Seohee sips coffee and gazes out the window"	Character actions and expressions
Dialogue	"@Jake: 'Have you been waiting long?'"	Character conversations
Camera direction	"Close-up on Seohee's expression"	Camera angle, camera work

@Mentions (Characters & Locations)

To call registered characters or locations in a script, use @.

How to use:

Type @ in a script Action block or prompt input field.
A unified autocomplete dropdown appears showing both characters and locations.
Select the desired item to auto-insert the @ID.

Example:

@Cafe - Afternoon
@Seohee is sitting by the cafe window, opening her laptop.
Suddenly, the door opens and @Jake walks in.
Jake: "Have you been waiting long?"

Note: Using @mentions causes the character's Character Sheet and the location's image to be automatically referenced during image generation. For detailed script block editor usage, see the Cut Editor document.

Using the AI Assistant

You can use Cutflow's AI assistant to write scripts more efficiently.

Image Prompt Auto-Generation

After writing a script, click the [Generate Prompt] button, and the AI (Gemini 2.5 Flash) analyzes the script to automatically write a prompt optimized for image generation.

It analyzes the scene, characters, and mood from the script.
It recognizes @character mentions and includes character appearance descriptions in the prompt.
You can review and edit the generated prompt.

Cost: AI prompt generation is free (no credit cost).

Video Prompt Auto-Generation

When you generate a video with a representative keyframe selected, the AI automatically generates a video prompt as well.

It analyzes dynamic elements from the script (character actions, camera movement, scene transitions).
It references the keyframe's prompt to determine the direction of motion in the video.
It generates a motion-focused prompt.

Writing Good Scripts

Write detailed scripts so the AI can generate more accurate prompts.

Detailed script (recommended):

@Seohee is sitting by the warm cafe window.
Afternoon sunlight filters gently through the glass.
She cradles the coffee cup in both hands and smiles.
Inside the cafe, there are wooden tables and chairs with warm lighting.

Vague script (not recommended):

Seohee is at a cafe.

Tip: The more specifically you describe the location, time of day, lighting, character posture/expression, and background props, the more accurately the AI will generate images matching your intent.

Reordering & Management

Drag and Drop

To reorder cuts, use drag and drop in the cut list in the left panel.

Click and hold (or click the drag handle) on the cut you want to move.
Drag it to the desired position.
The drop target is visually indicated.
Release the mouse to update the cut order.

Automatic Asset Movement

When you reorder cuts, all assets attributed to that cut (keyframes, videos, prompts) move along with it. You do not need to separately move or rearrange assets.

Automatic Cut Number Updates

When you reorder cuts, all cut sequence numbers ([01], [02], [03]...) are automatically reassigned to match the new order.

Cut Status Tracking

Each cut has one of 4 statuses depending on its production progress. Statuses update automatically and can be visually verified in the left cut list.

Status Flow

Pending  ->  Keyframe Generated  ->  Video Generated  ->  Completed

Status Details

Status	Icon	Meaning	Transition Condition
Pending	`○`	Only the script has been written	Initial status when cut is created
Keyframe Generated	`◐`	A representative keyframe has been selected	Transitions when a representative image is selected from candidates
Video Generated	`◑`	A video has been generated	Transitions when at least one video Take is generated
Completed	`●`	A final video has been selected	Transitions when a Take is selected as final

Status Color Indicators

Each status is visually distinguished in the cut list with the following colors:

Status	Background	Border	Text
Pending	Light gray	Gray	Medium gray
Keyframe Generated	Light green	Bright green	Dark green
Video Generated	Light orange	Orange	Orange
Completed	Bright green	Green	Dark green

Generating Status

When an image or video is being generated, a separate Generating status is displayed:

Background: Light navy
Border: Bright navy
Text: Dark navy
A loading spinner is also displayed.

Thumbnail Priority

The thumbnail displayed in the cut list is determined by the following priority:

Selected video thumbnail (Video Generated/Completed status)
Selected keyframe image (Keyframe Generated status)
Empty placeholder (Pending status)

Bottom Summary Information

The bottom of the cut list displays the overall project progress:

12 cuts total · 1:45 · 8 completed

Total cuts: Total number of cuts in the current project
Total duration: Sum of all selected videos' durations
Completed count: Number of cuts in Completed status

Step-by-Step Guide: Constructing a 5-Cut Short-Form Drama Storyboard

Here is an example of constructing a storyboard for a simple 5-cut short-form drama.

Example Structure: "A Chance Encounter"

Cut Number	Scene	Script Summary
[01]	Opening	@Seohee is reading a book on a park bench
[02]	Meeting	@Jake sits down on the bench next to @Seohee
[03]	Conversation	The two talk about books
[04]	Transition	@Jake stands up and hands over a business card
[05]	Closing	@Seohee looks at the business card and smiles

Workflow

Create 5 cuts in order.
Write a script for each cut (refer to the table above).
Starting from Cut [01], proceed in order: Generate Prompt -> Generate Images -> Select Representative.
Review all cuts' keyframes to verify the overall flow is natural.
Adjust cut order with drag and drop if needed.
Generate videos for each cut and select the best Take.
When all cuts are in Completed status, Export.

Tips & Best Practices

Plan the entire storyboard first: Rather than generating images for each cut immediately, it is more efficient to write scripts for all cuts first to establish the overall flow.
Keep the cut count appropriate: For short-form dramas, 10-15 cuts is ideal. Too many cuts make the total length too long, and too few make storytelling difficult.
Verify overall flow at the keyframe stage: Generate keyframes for all cuts first, then check the thumbnails in the cut list sequentially. This lets you visually verify the overall flow before creating videos.
Use reference images for consistent backgrounds: If you have multiple cuts shot at the same location, attaching the first cut's keyframe as an additional reference image for subsequent cuts improves background consistency.
Edit freely with drag and drop: You can change cut order at any time, and assets move along with the cut, so feel free to experiment with story flow.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the maximum number of cuts I can add?

You can add up to 30 cuts per project.

Q. If I delete a cut, are the generated images and videos also deleted?

Yes, deleting a cut also deletes all keyframes and videos attributed to that cut. A confirmation dialog is displayed before deletion.

Q. What happens to images and videos when I reorder cuts?

All assets attributed to the cut (keyframes, videos, prompts) move along with the cut. You do not need to manage assets separately.

Q. Can I generate images directly without a script?

You can generate images by entering a prompt directly without a script. However, a script is required to use the AI automatic prompt generation feature.

Q. Can I feature multiple characters in a single cut?

Yes. Simply mention multiple @characters in the script. Each character's Character Sheet will be attached as a reference image for image generation.

Q. Is there a cut duplication feature?

Yes, cut duplication is supported. The cut's script, image prompt, and video prompt are copied.

Q. Can I preview the entire project flow?

You can play the entire sequence in order in the right panel's preview player to check the flow. The selected video for each cut plays sequentially.