MakeThisVid is an AI storyboard video maker that converts shot descriptions and scene concepts into 8-second 1080p video clips with audio in under two minutes. Use it to prototype storyboard sequences as actual video — before committing to a full production. Commercial use is licensed on every plan.

AI Storyboard Video Maker: Generate Video from Storyboard Concepts

Storyboards are descriptions of shots that haven't been filmed yet. MakeThisVid lets you generate actual video from those descriptions — prototyping each panel of your storyboard as a real clip in under two minutes, before you've booked a location, hired talent, or invested in production. Directors and creative directors use this to validate visual direction. Agency teams use it to show clients what a concept will look like before production approval. Content teams use it to turn a planned content calendar into actual assets. Turn each storyboard panel into a video — then decide what to produce.

How to Use MakeThisVid

From prompt to downloadable MP4, ready to deploy.

  1. Choose a plan or credit pack

    Lite ($14.99/mo, 20 credits), Standard ($29.99/mo, 50 credits), Pro ($79.99/mo, 200 credits). One-time packs start at $9.99 for 5 credits.

  2. Translate each storyboard panel into a text prompt

    Your storyboard already has shot descriptions — translate each one into a MakeThisVid prompt. Panel 1: "Aerial establishing shot, city skyline at dawn, camera descending toward a specific building, golden light." Panel 2: "Close-up of a hand opening a door, warm interior light visible, slow motion."

  3. Generate each shot

    Generate one clip per storyboard panel. Each clip is 8 seconds — enough to evaluate whether the shot concept works visually before production.

  4. Review and iterate on concept

    1 credit per 720p, 2 credits per 1080p. If a shot concept doesn't work, refine the prompt and regenerate. Iterate in minutes, not days.

  5. Assemble the sequence in a video editor

    Download the individual clips. Assemble them in DaVinci Resolve, Premiere, or iMovie in storyboard order. Share the assembled sequence for stakeholder review before committing to production. Commercial use included.

Who Uses MakeThisVid for This

Pre-production concept validation

Generate video prototypes of every planned shot before production begins — validate the visual approach, refine framing, and catch concept problems before booking a crew.

Client creative presentations

Show clients actual video prototypes of a campaign concept before production approval — far more persuasive than static storyboard sketches.

Content calendar pre-visualization

Turn a planned content calendar into actual video assets — generate clips for each planned post in advance to visualize the campaign's visual consistency before execution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Take the shot description from your storyboard and expand it with the visual details the AI needs: subject, environment, camera angle and movement, lighting, and mood. E.g. 'Hero shot of product floating in mid-air, dark background, dramatic uplighting from below, slow rotation, luxury aesthetic.' The shot description plus visual specifics.
No. It's a pre-production and prototyping tool. Generated clips are useful for validating visual concepts and presenting ideas — not as final production deliverables for projects requiring talent, specific locations, or custom branding.
Yes. Switch to Photo → Video mode, upload a photo or sketch of your storyboard concept (JPG/PNG/WebP, up to 10 MB), and add a motion prompt. MakeThisVid generates motion from the still.
Yes. Every plan and credit pack includes a commercial use license. Use generated clips in client presentations, pitch videos, and approved campaigns.
From $0.40 per 720p on Pro ($79.99/mo, 200 credits) to $0.75 on Lite ($14.99/mo, 20 credits). 1080p costs 2 credits per clip. One-time packs start at $9.99 for 5 clips.
8 seconds at 24fps with audio. For a 5-panel storyboard, generate 5 clips and assemble them in your video editor for a 40-second sequence.
No. There is no free tier. A 3-second watermarked teaser is available before purchase, but full video generation requires a paid plan or credit pack.

Prototype your storyboard as video

Translate each panel into a prompt. 45–90 seconds per shot — validate before production.

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