Cut a script into timed shots

Video teams can map every sequence before a shoot when a written script needs to become a practical series of timed shots.

Cut a script into timed shots. The result stays in your browser, ready to review, copy and adapt without an account or any transfer of your input.

How to use

Type the target length of your sequence in seconds on the first line of the field.
Add one shot idea per line, keeping the order you plan to film or edit.
Run compose to convert those ideas into timed shot entries.
Check that each shot has enough time for the action it describes and for transitions.
Edit the lines and run it again when a section needs more detail or a different length.

Example

For a ninety-second piece, list a location opening, the subject introduction, a short demonstration and a closing thought. The tool spreads those ideas across the target time and shows a text storyboard you can mark up before the shoot. Use it to prepare gear and camera angles.

Input

90
Opening on the city
Introducing the tool
Quick demonstration
Closing

Limits and formats

It does not create drawn panels or visual storyboard frames.
Suggested timings are estimates and should be tested against the real edit.
A one-line shot description may be too thin for a full crew or an editor.
The plan still needs checking against location, lighting and equipment limits.
If the final script changes, compose the storyboard again to keep the timing useful.

Where processing happens

The process runs in your browser. The target duration and shot ideas you enter stay on your device, with nothing sent out. The text storyboard appears as soon as you compose it and can be copied for the team.

Frequently asked questions

Can I start from a finished script?

You can, but first turn the script into short lines that each represent a shot or beat. The tool does not analyse a full screenplay, yet it times a list of ideas very effectively. Break down long scenes before using it.

What should I do if a shot feels too short?

Rewrite the line so the action is clearer, merge it with a nearby idea, or change the target duration and compose again. A new run can reveal a more comfortable split. Then check whether the plan still works on location.

Is this enough for a professional shoot?

It gives a useful timing skeleton, not a complete visual plan. Camera angles, lighting and movement still need their own notes, especially when several people work on the same sequence. Use the output as a starting point for discussion.