AI Storyboard vs Cygnus

AI Storyboard turns written scenes into editable shot plans and visual references in a web workspace. It extracts scene details, camera movement, character actions, and atmosphere from creative descriptions, then lets users adjust angles, movements, character positions, and artistic style. Reference images use the GLM image model, and short video clips can illustrate movement. Projects support search, filters, scene layouts, shot annotations, and JSON export. No account or login is required, and project data remains in browser storage. When generation is requested, prompts and necessary media are sent to the backend and AI provider over HTTPS. The privacy policy says provider retention and model-training practices follow provider terms and policies. The public site uses Google Analytics, and named third parties include Google Fonts, AI image and video generation, and content delivery services. The Free plan costs nothing and covers the core workflow. The maker says projects have no frame limit, though generation depends on service capacity and provider limits.

Cygnus turns screenplays into video sequences with consistent characters across frames, supporting a workflow from initial concept through review and export. The stages cover concept, script, character and location references, storyboard, video, timeline, review, and export. Scripts can be imported from Final Draft, PDF, Fountain, plain text, treatments, or outlines. Reference images are used to maintain character appearances across storyboard frames and clips. Collaborators can comment, annotate, and approve work through shareable review links. Listed exports include Premiere Pro, After Effects, Frame.io, and PDF, plus Premiere XML and EDL. Video generation produces 1–15 second clips at 720p, while extensions add 2–10 seconds to a source video. Cygnus recommends projects of 1–5 minutes, 3–10 scenes, and 8–35 shots; longer work can be divided into acts or sequences. Browser access is available, alongside a notarized macOS app requiring macOS 14 or later. The free plan includes 200 credits per month, two projects, and watermarked 720p exports. Paid plans include commercial-use licensing for generated content.