Create a Storyboard for an Ad Campaign
Generate a visual storyboard from a campaign concept brief for client approval, director alignment, or production planning.
Visualize a Script Before Shooting
Convert a script or shot list into a visual storyboard with consistent character and scene framing so every shot is planned before the camera rolls.
Quick answer: Use the Storyboard Generator tool through ToolRouter to visualize a script before shooting directly from Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw — connect once, then drive it with plain-language prompts. No code required.
ToolShooting without a storyboard is expensive. Misunderstood shot intentions, missed coverage, and on-set disagreements about framing all trace back to the same problem: the creative vision exists only in the director's head, and everyone else is guessing. Storyboards exist to solve this, but commissioning an illustrator takes time and money that most productions do not have for pre-production.
Storyboard Generator converts a script or ordered shot list into a complete visual storyboard: each panel shows the shot framing, camera angle, subject position, and scene elements described in the script. Character designs stay consistent across panels so the storyboard reads as a cohesive sequence rather than disconnected illustrations.
Film directors, ad agency creatives, YouTube producers, and animation teams use this to communicate shots precisely to crew, lock in creative vision before expensive shoot days, and produce investor or client presentations from scripts alone.
How to visualize a script before shooting with Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw
Share the script or shot list and Claude will direct the storyboard — interpreting subtext, blocking implications, and camera angle choices that a literal reading of the script might not specify. Claude is best when the script has ambiguities that need directorial interpretation before the panels are drawn.
Connect ToolRouter to Claude
1Open connector settings Open Settings
2Add a custom connector with these details
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Let Claude set you up Open Claude
How to visualize a script before shooting with Claude
Once connected (see setup above), use the Storyboard Generator tool:
- Share the script or shot list and describe the visual style and tone you want the storyboard to reflect.
- Ask Claude to identify any shots where the script is ambiguous about framing or blocking before generating.
- Use `storyboard-generator` with `generate` to produce the visual storyboard.
- Review the panels for shot accuracy and ask Claude to regenerate any panel where the framing does not match your intent.
- Export the storyboard for pre-production distribution to the crew.
Example prompt for Claude
Try this with Claude using the Storyboard Generator tool
Use storyboard-generator to create a storyboard for this 5-page commercial script. The tone is cinematic and understated — not flashy. I need each shot panel to show the framing clearly with consistent character design. Note any shots where the script leaves the camera angle ambiguous so I can specify them.
Tips for Claude
- Ask Claude to flag blocking ambiguities before generating — discovering them in the storyboard review is faster than finding them on set.
- Specify the visual style: photorealistic storyboard, loose sketch, or graphic novel aesthetic each communicate differently to crew.
- Define the character's appearance once clearly and ask Claude to maintain it across all panels.
Share the script and ChatGPT will generate the storyboard with a production breakdown document. This works well when the storyboard is part of a pre-production package that includes shot lists, call sheets, and schedule estimates.
Connect ToolRouter to ChatGPT
1Go to Settings → Apps → Advanced settings and enable Developer mode
2Click Create app and enter these details
Name
ToolRouterIcon
Download
DownloadDescription
Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.MCP Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Check the box and click Create
How to visualize a script before shooting with ChatGPT
Once connected (see setup above), use the Storyboard Generator tool:
- Share the script, visual style brief, and any character design specifications.
- Ask ChatGPT to run `storyboard-generator` with `generate` to produce the storyboard.
- Request a production breakdown: shot count, estimated setup changes, special requirements per panel.
- Package the storyboard and breakdown for pre-production distribution.
Example prompt for ChatGPT
Try this with ChatGPT using the Storyboard Generator tool
Use storyboard-generator to create a storyboard for this commercial script. After generating, produce a production breakdown: total shot count, number of distinct setups, any shots that require special equipment or additional prep time. Format it for a first production meeting.
Tips for ChatGPT
- A production breakdown alongside the storyboard helps the AD and DP plan the day before arriving on set.
- Have ChatGPT flag which shots are likely to be the most time-consuming to set up — it helps the director prioritize the shooting order.
- Ask for the breakdown in a format ready for the production meeting, not just a raw list.
Share the script and production details and Copilot will generate the storyboard with workspace-integrated pre-production documentation. This fits when the storyboard is part of a tracked production project with deadlines and team review stages.
Connect ToolRouter to Copilot
1In your agent, go to Tools → Add a tool → New tool
2Choose Model Context Protocol and enter these details
Server name
ToolRouterServer description
Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Set Authentication to None and click Create
How to visualize a script before shooting with Copilot
Once connected (see setup above), use the Storyboard Generator tool:
- Share the script, visual style brief, and workspace project management format.
- Run `storyboard-generator` with `generate` to produce the storyboard.
- Ask Copilot to add a pre-production entry: project name, script pages covered, panel count, storyboard URL, and review status.
- Add the entry to your production project workspace.
Example prompt for Copilot
Try this with Copilot using the Storyboard Generator tool
Use storyboard-generator to create a storyboard for this commercial script. Then add a pre-production entry: Project Name, Script Pages: 1-5, Panel Count, Storyboard URL, Review Status: Director Review Pending.
Tips for Copilot
- Mark storyboard review status as pending until the director has signed off — crew should not receive an unreviewed storyboard.
- Track panel count in the project entry so the AD can estimate review time accurately.
- Ask Copilot to set a review deadline in the entry — storyboard approval is often the bottleneck before shoot scheduling.
Submit multiple scripts or episodes and OpenClaw will generate storyboards for the full production batch. This is right when pre-producing a series, a campaign with multiple spots, or an anthology with shared character designs.
Connect ToolRouter to OpenClaw
1Install the CLI
npm install -g toolrouter-mcp2Call tools directly from OpenClaw
toolrouter-mcp call web-search search --query "AI tools"
toolrouter-mcp toolsHow to visualize a script before shooting with OpenClaw
Once connected (see setup above), use the Storyboard Generator tool:
- Define all scripts, the shared character design brief, visual style, and output naming schema before batching.
- Run `storyboard-generator` with `generate` across all scripts with consistent character and style parameters.
- Review outputs and rerun any storyboard where character consistency or panel framing missed the brief.
- Distribute storyboards to the relevant production teams for each episode or spot.
Example prompt for OpenClaw
Try this with OpenClaw using the Storyboard Generator tool
Use storyboard-generator to generate storyboards for all 8 episodes in this series. All share the same two main characters — their design specs are in the shared brief. Return filenames by episode number and flag any script passage where the blocking was unclear enough to require director clarification before generating.
Tips for OpenClaw
- Define shared character designs as a batch-level brief so consistency is maintained across all 8 episodes without per-episode repetition.
- Flag blocking ambiguities before batching — a consistent misinterpretation across 8 episodes requires 8 fixes.
- Review cross-episode character consistency before distributing to crew — an inconsistent character design across episodes creates continuity problems.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I visualize a script before shooting with an AI assistant?
Convert a script or shot list into a visual storyboard with consistent character and scene framing so every shot is planned before the camera rolls. Connect the Storyboard Generator tool to Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw through ToolRouter, then ask the assistant in plain language. For example: Share the script or shot list and describe the visual style and tone you want the storyboard to reflect. Ask Claude to identify any shots where the script is ambiguous about framing or blocking before generating.
Which AI assistants can visualize a script before shooting?
Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw can all visualize a script before shooting using the Storyboard Generator tool through ToolRouter, with no API keys or coding required.
What does the Storyboard Generator tool do?
Generate visual storyboards from scripts or shot descriptions, with consistent character and scene framing.
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