1. Choose a layout
2. Fill your panels
Tip: 4 beats work for most jokes — setup → build-up → twist → punchline. Leave a field empty to keep the panel blank.
Preview updates as you type. PNG is 1200px wide.
Storyboard cheat-sheet
| Beat | What happens | Good shot |
|---|---|---|
| 1 · Setup | Who, where, normal situation | Wide shot — show the place |
| 2 · Build-up | Something starts to go wrong / a wish appears | Medium shot — body language |
| 3 · Twist | The surprise or turning point | Close-up — the reaction face |
| 4 · Punchline | Payoff, joke, or quiet ending | Pull back, or a silent beat with no text |
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