Access a Powerful Storyboarding Suite Right Inside of Blender
ActionBoards is an artist friendly and versatile Storyboarding Add-on for Blender 4.0 and 4.1
It streamlines the process of creating storyboards within Blender, featuring an easy to understand interface and tool suite. Designed with the animation production pipeline in mind.
Unlike other storyboarding software ActionBoards is developed and program by a storyboard artist for storyboard artists. With the aim to make the tools of the craft more accessible to everyone!
Unlock Blender’s Storyboarding Capabilities with ActionBoards
ActionBoards is a storyboarding add-on for Blender, designed to significantly speed up the process of storyboarding in blender, and incorporates features that are key for professional use. It features an easy to navigate scene-based workflow with a simple yet versatile camera rig. It also adds a suite of tools that make working with Grease Pencil / 3D Objects easier for Blender beginners and include as specialized workspace for creating thumbnail drawings.
Intuitive Navigation & Scene Based Workflow
Navigating between your scenes and editorial timeline is as simple as pressing ENTER
The timeline between workspaces is synced so Enter into a scene from the editorial and drop right into drawing at the current frame, and vice-vresa!
Take Control of Your Framing with the ActionCamera
The ActionCamera Rig is ideal for blocking shots and camera moves with precision. It features a simple to use design, with easy to access controls. Including:
Path Based Movement | Camera Shake | Image Mirroring | 2D & 3D Modes | Focal Length | Camera Rotation | & More
From Thumbnails to All the Way to Animatics ActionBoards Has Got You Covered
With ActionBoards’ specialized Thumbnailing Scene you can quickly explore your ideas, then take those drawing over into your final shots.
Edit Objects with Easy to Use Object Tools
If you’re new to Blender don’t worry, ActionBoards provides a helpful set of tools to make working with Grease Pencil and 3D Objects a breeze! Including:
Object Outline Tool | Quick Lattice Tool | Easy Access Onion Skin | Ready to go Grease Pencil Objects | & More
Production Friendly Pipeline
Add annotations with markers that appear in the editorial as notes. Color code your scenes to track your revision process. Import scenes form other Blender Storyboard files, for multi-artist projects.
Smart Export Options Designed for Production
Export your storyboards for production and review with a wide range or export options Including:
Animatic Render | Burn-in Render | Render Drawings as Still Images | Converting Grease Pencil into PNGs | & More