Video to script, with a shot list and timecodes
You get a story summary and a shot-by-shot breakdown, not a formatted screenplay and not a verbatim transcript. From a video you own or are licensed to analyze, StoryTeardown drafts an episode story summary plus an editable, timecoded shot list with actions and dialogue you can export.
Transcript vs script-style breakdown
| Transcription tool | StoryTeardown breakdown | |
|---|---|---|
| Spoken words | Yes | Draft dialogue in shot rows; check against the video |
| Who does what | Usually not | Character actions per episode |
| What the camera shows | No | Editable shot list with timecodes and audiovisual notes |
| Story-level notes | No | Story overview and six-dimension narrative analysis |
| Across episodes | No | Request a cross-episode summary after at least two episodes have complete, loaded analyses |
If you only need captions or meeting notes, a dedicated transcription tool is the simpler choice. Use a script-style breakdown when you want to study how a scene or episode is built.
How it works
- Upload up to 5 MP4 or MOV files you own or are licensed to analyze, each up to 5 minutes and 500 MiB, encoded as H.264 with AAC audio or no audio track (current limits).
- Read the story overview, then check the shot list beside the video.
- Correct any row: names, dialogue, timestamps, shot notes.
- Export to DOCX for reading, CSV or JSON for spreadsheets and your own tools, or HTML, Markdown and TXT. Editing and exporting do not spend analysis credits; credit packs start from $9.99 (pricing).
What a row looks like (fictional example)
EXAMPLE DATA. Invented for this page; not from any real video.
| Time | Shot | Action | Dialogue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00–00:04 | Close-up | Mia slides a key across the counter | "You forgot this last night." |
| 00:04–00:09 | Medium shot | Leo freezes, then pockets the key | — |
Only analyze episodes you own or are licensed to analyze.
Related
New to shot lists? See the shot list template. Studying short dramas? Read how to analyze short drama episodes. See an example delivery, check pricing or open the workspace. Back to the StoryTeardown home page.
FAQ
Does it write a full screenplay?
No. It drafts an episode story summary and a shot-by-shot breakdown. Export to DOCX or Markdown and rewrite it into your own screenplay format.
Is this the same as a transcript?
No. A transcript records spoken words. A script-style breakdown also records who acts, what the camera shows and when, so you can study how a scene is built.
What files can I upload?
MP4 or MOV, up to 5 minutes and 500 MiB per video, with up to 5 videos per batch. Video must be H.264, with AAC audio or no audio track. Only upload footage you own or are licensed to analyze.
Which export formats are available?
HTML, DOCX, Markdown, TXT, JSON and CSV. Editing and exporting do not spend analysis credits.
Is the output accurate?
AI rows are drafts. Check names, dialogue and timestamps against the video before you rely on them.
Do I need a subscription?
No. Credit packs are one-time purchases from $9.99 for 100 credits, and credits do not expire.