Previs Pro

Previs Pro is a 3D planning app for filmmakers who want to block scenes, explore camera angles and assemble animatics. It suits Apple users working from a screenplay, especially those who need a path from previs into an editing project. Its strongest case is the combination of optical 3D simulation and production-oriented exports; the Apple-only restriction is a hard stop for other users.

Overview

Instead of arranging shots on a flat drawing canvas, Previs Pro simulates 3D space using real-world optics. That makes it useful for judging camera positions and how a scene may read from different angles, rather than merely sketching shot order. Imports from Final Draft, Fountain, Open Screenplay Format, Fade In and Celtx can bring an existing script into the planning process.

Scene layouts, shot annotations and team collaboration support work beyond individual shot blocking. Exports cover PDF, JPEG, PNG, MP4, 2D, 3D and NLE formats. The NLE option produces a Final Cut Pro 7 XML project compatible with Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve: a practical handoff to an editor, not a substitute for one.

Key features

3D scene planning and screenplay import

The optical 3D approach is the central distinction. It is a better fit for filmmakers who need to think spatially about sets and camera angles than for users looking only to draw a conventional storyboard. Script import can save re-entry when a project starts in one of the supported screenplay formats.

AI and privacy

AI generation uses third-party models, including FLUX.2 Turbo, Seedream 4.5, Veo 3.1 Fast, ElevenLabs and Tripo3D. Previs Pro says prompts, scripts, scenes and images are not used to train its own models. Imported screenplays are kept in the local .previs project file and are not sent to Previs Pro servers through importing. Ghostwheel says it collects minimal personal data, does not sell, trade or rent personal identification information, and makes no copyright or trademark claims to customer-exported images or movies.

Pricing

Previs Pro is freemium, with a free plan and a free trial. The free plan costs nothing and allows one animatic per project; exports carry a watermark. That is enough to evaluate a small planning workflow, but the cap and watermark make it a limited choice for shareable production work.

• Annual: $9.99 a year, billed $119.99/year. Includes unlimited projects, scenes, shots and animatics, AI generation by use, and 2D, 3D, MP4 and NLE exports. This is the lowest-cost paid route for regular use.
• Monthly: $39.99 a month, billed $39.99/month, with the same listed project, animatic, AI and export inclusions as Annual. It fits short-term use better than a year commitment, but costs more over a full year.
• Lifetime: $359.99, paid once, billed $359.99 one time. It includes the same listed capabilities plus lifetime access, for buyers who prefer a one-time payment and expect to keep using the app.

All paid tiers specify AI generation by use rather than an included quota, so the listed plans do not promise a fixed number of generations. The Free plan’s one-animatic limit and watermarked exports are the clearest trade-offs against paid access.

Platforms

Previs Pro supports iOS and macOS and has no Windows or Android version or roadmap. One purchase works on up to five personal devices using the same Apple ID, which helps an individual moving between Apple devices but is not a cross-platform license. The wiki sets 4 GB RAM as the minimum and recommends 6 GB or more for comfortable use. Purchase and export issues are directed to [email protected], with Apple receipt details.

Who it's for

Choose Previs Pro if you use Apple devices and want to translate a screenplay into spatial scene planning, annotated shots and animatics, with export options for review or editing handoff. Its screenplay import and XML export are particularly relevant to filmmakers already working with supported script formats and Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve. It is not the right choice for Windows or Android users, or for anyone who needs a free tier without watermarks or animatic limits.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Real-world-optics 3D simulation helps filmmakers consider camera angles in a virtual scene rather than on a flat canvas.
• Pro: Imports from five screenplay formats and exports to a range of image, video and NLE formats support a script-to-planning-to-editing workflow.
• Pro: One purchase covers up to five personal Apple devices on the same Apple ID.
• Con: Apple-only support excludes Windows and Android users, with no roadmap for those platforms.
• Con: The free plan allows one animatic per project and watermarks exports, limiting its usefulness for finished presentations.
• Con: AI generation is charged by use on paid plans, with no included quota stated in the plan terms.

Alternatives

For a broader set of storyboard tools, browse Storyboard Software.

• StoryTribe is the better fit if you need Windows or Android support alongside Apple devices and the web; its free plan allows unlimited projects but limits projects to 10 shots and watermarks downloads and exports.
• Shot Designer suits someone who wants to work on Android or Windows as well as Apple platforms, but its free plan is restricted to one scene at a time and omits export, file management and sync or team sharing.
• Krock.io is an option for web or Windows workflows; its free tier is limited to one user, one workspace, two projects, 2 GB storage and 50 AI tokens.
• Mari is a paid-category alternative with a free non-commercial plan for Linux or Windows users.
• Storyboarder is worth considering if you want free, open-source storyboard software for Linux, macOS or Windows.
• AIM Previz is a free web-based alternative with a monthly credit allowance and a 7-day Pro trial.
• Boords is a web option whose free Solo plan includes unlimited storyboards and scripts for one user, with 250 AI images per month.
• Cineboard is another web-based alternative with a free plan.

Verdict

Previs Pro is a strong fit for Apple-based filmmakers who want screenplay-led 3D scene planning and an export route into established editing software. The optical simulation and broad handoff formats make it more than a shot-list tool, but its restricted free plan and Apple-only availability narrow its appeal. Choose it if those workflow strengths match your production; look elsewhere if platform flexibility or unrestricted free exports matter more.