Start with built in pre drawn images or import your own. Then add text to captions as you continue to work.

Adding a Character from the Library
Click on one of the Character Library icons in the Library Toolbar and a Character Grid opens. The character you choose will appear in the frame (in the action and rotation).

The pre-drawn characters in the libraries are provided in different actions and various rotations (and in high, eye and low angles)...each ready for immediate use.

Add and save images into your own library for quick and easy access current and future projects.
Drag a folder full of images into grid and StoryBoard Artist fills the grid with those images. The Library grid helps you manage the size of the project by referencing the libary image rather than storing it multiple times when using image in multiple frames. Creating your images with

• Select and/or combine elements from thebuilt-in Prop and Location Libraries; Location backgrounds encompass exteriors to interiors: walls, empty rooms; bar room to church pews.
• Use StoryBoard Artist's Draw Tools to create your own images;
• Scout locations on the internet.
  Tip: You can "location scout" on the internet at film commission or chamber of commerce sites of various states and countries.
• Use hand drawn scenes and scan them into your computer;
• Import digital images when using digital cameras for location scouting;

Draw Toolbar

Check out Location site of the month:
http://montanafilm.com/

Import your scripts!
Import TXT files from word processors or FCF text files from popular scriptwriting programs.
The Import choices direct script elements into caption windows making it even easier to organize your project.
For example: Choose to have StoryBoard Artist create a frame for every new Slugline (Slugline text is then put into caption window) and have the dialog imported into caption window #2. ) Now you can begin the boarding process with your scene description already entered.

As frames are saved, they are placed into the Timeline. The Timeline window is separte from the Frame window and represents the project in a linear manner. The duration of the frame can be modified by moving the separation bar between timeline thumbnails. Any transitions assigned to frames are visually shown to help you judge the amount of time they will take to perform. Sound files can be placed into the timelines (.WAV files for Windows and AIFF and .snd files for Macintosh)

Since frames are saved into a timeline as you work, a Run Show is effortlessly being created as you build your boards. Use the features in the timeline window to adjust the duration and transitions of frames to be displayed while running your show. This helps you get a better idea of sequencing time. The Run Show displays the images and plays any sound files that have been imported into either of the two sound the tracks. This feature is accessible while working within the application and does not require any export time.

Changing the order of the shots after you've created them: It's quick and easy to move scenes when rewriting or rethinking the project.

Frames are saved and numbered automatically as you create new frames in your sequence. The order of the frames can be changed using the Shuffle function in Overview. The Overview window helps you see the project at a glance and also provides the Shuffle function. Click on the overview thumbnail and drag it into its new position. Captions move with the frame.

When you've completed your boarding, there are many ways to show and/or present your project:
1. Print in traditional storyboard formats or formats that you create:
In the Print Preview window, choose the style of storyboard that best suits your needs; or
2. Export the Run Show to the stand alone PowerPlayer and distribute your boards. (Run Show exports links also!) ; or
3. Export to Image File Series; or
4. Export the project to HTML for viewing on your company's intranet site or for posting on the internet; or
5. Export to Movies: QuickTime or (AVI on Windows only). Great for Media 100 editors**; or
6. Export your captions to TXT files to update any script revisions you may have implemented while boarding.

STUDIO VERSION feature only:
Exports to Avid's OMF format which preserves sequence (timing) information.

Boarding for games, DVDs, websites.
Create links without coding (quick popup choices). Great for prototyping game sequences and websites.
Objects link to new frames and can be exported to our own PowerPlayer. The PowerPlayer is a stand alone runtime that retains the linking information. Great for creating fast and easy prototypes for branching projects.

Design your own storyboard layout or use popular preset layouts included as well. Just click and drag to resize and move the print elements around the page.

Exports a navigation bar (optional) along with project... automatically converting frames to Internet ready graphics (.gif or JPEG) and text to HTML text ...for instant web viewing.

Supports alpha channels, Photoshop filters, full draw tools, open libraries structure for saving and accessing your own digital imagery; Runtime show with sound, customizable print layout. Two captions per frame, exports projects to HTML with image maps for posting on web or intranet sites. StoryBoard Artist has all the features of StoryBoard Quick plus more; Timeline for sound and dissolves and linking capabilites for non-linear and mutilple media exports such as QuickTime, and more.

For the ulitmate in digital storyboarding, view StoryBoard Artist Studio's additonal features click here.

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