ShortPlay Studio

What ShortPlay Studio is

ShortPlay Studio turns scripts or scene outlines into shot-by-shot visual plans and review-ready video drafts. It breaks scripts into scenes and shots and identifies characters and locations that can become reusable assets. Storyboard rows can capture camera shots, movement, visual content, dialogue, sound, duration, and prompts. Teams can reuse characters, locations, scenes, and props to maintain continuity across shots. For approved storyboard beats, users can create vertical shot frames, then continue approved shots into video generation and composition for a draft. The workflow focuses on 9:16 vertical frames for short drama and is positioned for planning and review before final video generation. Users can export storyboard frames, reusable references, or a draft for approval. The listed audiences include short drama teams, agencies and pitch teams, directors and producers, and content and training teams. ShortPlay Studio is web-based and has a free plan at no cost, including two credits for the core storyboard workflow. Basic costs $30, paid once and includes 70 generation credits; Pro costs $60, paid once and includes 150 credits and priority support.

Who it suits

ShortPlay Studio suits short drama teams and pitch teams planning vertical video, as well as directors, producers, and content or training teams preparing drafts for review. Its reusable assets and storyboard annotations support planning shot sequences before final video generation.

Limits

The Free plan provides two credits for the core storyboard workflow. Basic costs $30 once for 70 generation credits; Pro costs $60 once for 150 generation credits and priority support.

Getting started

1. Visit https://www.shortplaystudio.com/.
2. Start on the web Free plan with two credits.
3. Import a script or use a scene outline to build a storyboard.
4. Create reusable characters, locations, scenes, or props as needed.
5. Generate frames for approved storyboard beats and continue selected shots into a video draft.
6. Export frames, references, or a draft for approval.
7. Purchase a Basic pack for $30 once or a Pro pack for $60 once if you need more credits.

Verdict

ShortPlay Studio connects script breakdown, storyboarding, reusable assets, and draft creation in a pre-production workflow. Its free plan is limited to two credits, with larger credit packs available through one-time purchases.