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Canvas Software - Storyboard

Canvas Software - Storyboard

A digital storytelling toolkit

26 ratings
58 reviews
📷 Photo & Video
🎨 Graphics & Design
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 5, 2018
  • July 9, 2023

Developer

Canvas Software LLC
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About

Create professional storyboards and animatics for film, TV, and web projects. This digital toolkit allows for on-the-go creation on iPad or desktop, offering robust drawing tools, scene organization, and multiple export options.

✓Custom .storyboarddoc file format
✓Import/export to Files app
✓Export to MP4, PDF, Image Sequence
✓Drawing, erasing, selection tools
✓Image import from various sources
✓HSL color picker and custom brushes
✓Onion skinning for previous panels
✓Scene and panel organization
✓Layer support per panel
✓Panel information editing
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Canvas Software. Based on 26 reviews and a 1.8/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 12 negatives reviewers mention most about this Graphics & Design app.

Positive things

  • 👍Simple and easy to use
  • 👍Good for storyboarding
  • 👍Free to use
  • 👍No ads

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent crashing
  • 🐛Loss of progress
  • 🐛Unstable performance
  • 🐛Difficult to use
  • 🐛Poor drawing tools
  • 🐛No undo/redo shortcuts
  • 🐛No autosave feature
  • 🐛Files disappear
  • 🐛Import issues
  • 🐛Brush sensitivity problems
  • 🐛No tutorials
  • 🐛Saving problems
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What's New in Canvas Software

4.1

July 9, 2023

- Bug fixes

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Terrible

Time I click the undo or redo app too often…it completely crashes and then my workmate is gone. After all these years and they still can’t fix any of the bugs in this app.
Helll,oooooooHelll,ooooooo

It’s great, but

Could you change something about it, not kicking us out of the app because sometimes it does that
Danger the greenticianDanger the greentician

Horrible

This app is great! If you like nonstop crashing and random glitch outs! Please fix this.
CHLOE :)<3CHLOE :)<3

DON’T USE THIS APP!

When I was on this app, I was like working on a storyboard, but it keeps crashing and makes me lose my progress! I am so mad!
Ben10fan34Ben10fan34

DO NOT USE. I Lost ALL my progress even on a saved board

I storyboarded almost my whole episode. I saved it over multiple days. Right now, it crashed and my file is NO WHERE. Its just gone. This is horrible. Is there any way I can get my lost work back???? Not using again unless this is fixed.
JawsperJawsper
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

29 issues

App crashes frequently

Bug

Progress is lost due to crashes

Bug

Projects disappear or are deleted

Bug

Files are blank when opened

Bug

App freezes or becomes laggy

Bug

Buttons/icons do not respond

Bug

Cannot draw in the app

Bug

Eraser not working

Bug

Rotation issues

Bug

Imported pictures become saturated

Bug

Cannot change clip duration

Bug

App closes unexpectedly

Bug

Error codes on actions

Bug

Cannot make a canvas without crashing

Bug

Cannot type in text boxes

Bug

App deletes previous drawings when selected

Bug

Panel progress deleted when leaving

Bug

Brush size change is sensitive

Bug

No undo/redo shortcuts

Bug

No autosave

Bug

Imported files are too big for canvas

Bug

App doesn't work on Mac

Bug

Doesn't save correctly

Bug

Doesn't respond to tools

Bug

Doesn't work with Apple Pencil properly

Bug

Eraser doesn't work

Bug

Cannot change pen color

Bug

Selection tool is weird

Bug

Saving is inconsistent

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Requested Features

11 requests

Add audio support

Feature

Add autosave feature

Feature

Add copy-paste for drawings and frames

Feature

Add ability to import images/gifs/movies

Feature

Add global default frame rate setting

Feature

Add tutorials or instructions

Feature

Improve text box functionality

Feature

Add export options for panels/PDF

Feature

Add pressure sensitivity for drawing

Feature

Add ability to change clip duration

Feature

Add shortcuts for graphics tablets

Feature

FAQ

What is this app used for?

This app is a digital storytelling toolkit designed for creating professional storyboards and animatics. It provides tools for visualizing scenes for film, TV, web, and other visual media projects.

What are the key features for creating storyboards?

Key features include a custom drawing engine with tools for drawing, erasing, selecting, and transforming. You can import images, use an HSL color picker, create custom brushes, and utilize onion skinning to view previous panels. The app also supports scene and panel organization with layers, panel editing, and smooth transitions.

What file formats can I export my storyboards to?

You can export your completed storyboards in MP4, PDF, and Image Sequence formats. This allows for easy sharing and integration into various production workflows.

Can I use this app on different devices?

Yes, the app is available for iPad, allowing for on-the-go creation, and also for powerful desktop computers, offering flexibility in your workflow.

How does the app handle project saving and organization?

Projects are saved using a custom ".storyboarddoc" file format for quick loading and saving. Storyboards can be split into different scenes, and each panel maintains its own set of layers. The app also includes a revision system to easily track different versions of panels.