01 / Shape
A shot with a job
Name the moment, choose framing and movement, then add the action and audio you want to communicate.
A small film starts with a clear sequence.
Before the camera,
find the story.
Shape your next short video in shots. See the running time, move the moments around and rehearse the pace before you shoot.
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Scene 01 / A moment, considered
Think in moments.
Keep the whole cut in view.
02 / Pace
The seconds add up
Reorder cards and adjust their screen time. Cumulative starts and a target comparison keep the runtime visible.
03 / Rehearse
Try the rhythm
Play the timed cards, pause and seek. Export an editable backup or a shot report when the sequence feels right.
A field guide for the first draft.
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Plan a short video as a sequence ↗
Turn a broad idea into a set of shots with a clear job.
The field guide
Budget screen time without guessing the total ↗
Use durations and cumulative starts to make trade-offs visible.
The field guide
A sequence is not a shooting schedule ↗
Keep editorial order separate from the work of capturing it.
The field guide
Rehearse the cards, then keep a backup ↗
Understand playback, the framing sketch and portable project files.
A text-first planning tool with abstract framing sketches. It does not generate footage, render a video, or replace your editing and production tools.