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AI Filmmaking Tools & Storyboard Canvas

Chat with the AI assistant to map out scripts, storyboards, character references, and video clips on one canvas. Built for pre-production through final generation of short dramas, comic videos, short films, and promos without switching between scattered tools.

Why we built DramaCanvas

Before building DramaCanvas, we noticed that many existing infinite canvas tools were frustrating to work with. They often felt awkward, and the overall experience just wasn't very good.

DramaCanvas grew directly out of real short drama creation with real creators. As developers, we use it ourselves every day to create stories, and whenever something feels awkward or gets in the way, we fix it right away.

We are a team of 5 people. Our goal is to build the world's easiest-to-use infinite canvas and the best short drama creation platform.

Why Build on an Infinite Canvas?

Creating an AI video usually means writing a script in docs, testing prompts in a chat window, switching websites to generate images, waiting in queues on video tools, and finally importing everything into an editor. Jumping between tabs interrupts your creative flow.

Storytelling is not a one-way conveyor belt. Character appearances, camera angles, and lines need constant revision. When assets are scattered across disparate chat histories, changing one detail makes it difficult to keep neighboring shots aligned.

DramaCanvas puts your entire workflow on a visual canvas. As you chat with the assistant, scripts, storyboards, artwork, and video clips unfold together, letting you view the big picture while refining any individual shot.

How Creation Works on the Canvas

Share your story idea
Describe your premise or core conflict to the AI assistant in chat, or paste an existing script outline.
Generate scripts and storyboards
The assistant lays out script and storyboard cards with shot sizes, actions, and dialogue. You can also add custom cards or upload assets.
Create visuals and video clips
Select a shot card and trigger the model to generate storyboard art or video clips, with estimated credit costs displayed upfront.
Refine and export
Tweak descriptions and regenerate shots that need adjustment. Arrange your clips on the timeline to export your video and back up your canvas.

Key Features

Chat generation and freeform layout

Chat with the assistant to generate script, storyboard, image, and video cards on the canvas. Add cards and upload reference assets anywhere you like.

Ready-to-use skill library

Browse pre-built workflows for short drama storyboards, commercial scripts, and music videos. Explore complete guides even without signing in.

Community project showcase

Explore public projects shared by other creators. View their shot lists and prompts, then copy the setup to your own canvas to keep building.

Multiple leading AI models

Switch between leading image and video models for different shot styles. Connect your own API keys (BYOK) for direct usage with zero platform markup.

Direct connection via MCP

Connect external AI coding assistants like Claude Code, Codex, or Cursor through MCP to read and edit your canvas directly.

Integrated AI Models

Access leading image and video generation models directly on the canvas. Switch models by shot style, paying with platform credits or your own API keys.

Pricing and Billing Principles

Account registration is free, and using the canvas, writing scripts, and arranging storyboards cost nothing.

Generating images and videos deducts credits, with estimated costs clearly displayed before you generate.

If a generation fails, the deducted credits are automatically refunded to your account.

Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) is supported with zero markup on model calls; only workspace service is billed separately.

Our Journey So Far

We set out to build an infinite canvas for storytellers: you focus on the narrative, while scripts, storyboards, artwork, and video grow together in one space. Here is how the canvas evolved.

2026-08
Launched 3D Director Stage: arrange 3D mannequins for character positioning and camera angles before generating shots.
2026-09
Officially launched as Say Action, opening up the canvas, asset library, and storyboarding tools to creators.
2026-09-13
Introduced the AI assistant: share your ideas in chat, and it generates scripts, storyboard cards, and images directly on the canvas.
2026-09-14
Opened the project showcase: explore projects made by other creators and copy workflows to your own canvas.
2026-09-15
Added Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) support, enabling model calls through personal provider accounts with zero markup.
2026-09-18
Added support for 8 languages: Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong, Taiwan), English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, and Portuguese.
2026-10-08
Enabled MCP support: AI assistants in Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor can now read and modify your canvas directly.
2026-10-09
Real-time canvas sync: external AI assistant edits reflect on your open canvas in roughly two seconds.
2026-10-12
Rebranded to DramaCanvas with the new domain dramacanva.com; accounts, projects, and credits remained intact.
2026-10-14
Expanded the skill store: added complete community production workflows and a curated image prompt library.
2026-10-15
Opened skill library access: browse all public creative skills and workflow guides without signing in.

Open Source and Licensing

The codebase is customized from the open-source project ddcat-ai/open-ai-canvas under the MIT License. Note that open-source code licensing does not confer commercial rights for third-party AI models or generated content.

Editorial Policy

Our tutorials and guides reflect real product features and actual workflows, citing all sources. Articles without a named author are published under the DramaCanvas Editorial Team, with no fabricated credentials.

Blog images and videos use authentic UI screenshots and existing assets, never fake AI mockups. Demos are not guarantees of commercial output. See our pricing page for current rates; model availability depends on the live product.

Every article displays its publication and update dates. If you spot an error, email the URL and details to [email protected]. We will review and correct it.

Company and Contact

Operating Entity: DramaCanva
Team: 5 people
Founder & Guide Author: Echo · https://github.com/echoD886
Official Social Account: https://x.com/DeepSea032
Contact Email: [email protected] (support and feedback), [email protected] (business and general inquiries)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DramaCanvas best suited for?

It is designed for pre-production and shot generation of AI short dramas, comic videos, short films, and promos. You chat with the assistant on the right to build script cards and generate images or video clips. Every card can be edited, regenerated, or downloaded.

Does using the canvas cost money?

Signing up and using the canvas are free. Credits are only deducted when you generate images and videos, with the required cost clearly displayed beforehand. If a generation fails, the deducted credits are automatically refunded.

Can I use my own model API keys?

Yes, Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) is supported. DramaCanvas adds zero markup on model API usage, charging only a separate workspace service fee.

Can character appearances stay completely identical across shots?

They cannot be completely identical, but the system works to keep facial features consistent across shots. Upload a clear reference photo before generating; if a shot drifts, adjust the prompt or reference image and regenerate that frame.

Can I back up my project data locally?

Yes. You can export your canvas as a .zip file anytime, which includes the canvas setup and accessible assets. We recommend saving an extra copy of original files. You can also export assembled videos from the timeline.

Open the canvas and start blocking your shots

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