Storyboard Scene Duration Calculator

Storyboard Scene Duration Calculator: Balanced Storytelling Estimator

Estimate scene durations for your storyboard with this Scene Duration Estimator. Enter the total runtime, number of scenes, and scene type, then click Estimate to get suggested durations for balanced pacing in film or animation. Ideal for directors and animators!

How Storyboard Scene Duration Calculator Works

Enter the total runtime (in minutes), number of scenes, and select a scene type (action, dialogue, transition), then click “Estimate” to calculate suggested durations. The estimator displays the average, suggested, minimum, and maximum durations, along with step-by-step calculations, scrolls to the result, and offers options to copy or share your results.

Storyboard Scene Duration Estimator

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About Storyboard Scene Duration Estimator

The Storyboard Scene Duration Estimator calculates suggested scene durations for balanced pacing in film or animation storyboards. It’s a valuable tool for directors, animators, and storytellers.

How to Use

Enter the total runtime of your project in minutes.
Enter the total number of scenes in your storyboard.
Select a scene type (action, dialogue, transition) to adjust the duration weighting.
Click the “Estimate” button to calculate the suggested durations. The page will scroll to the result.
The average, suggested, minimum, and maximum durations will be displayed in a table, with detailed steps below.
Use the “Copy Result” button to copy the durations and steps.
Share your result on Twitter, WhatsApp, or Facebook, or copy an embed code to include the estimator or result on your website using the share buttons.

Formulas

Total Seconds:

Total Seconds = Total Runtime (minutes) × 60

Average Duration:

Average Duration = Total Seconds / Number of Scenes

Suggested Duration:

Suggested Duration = Average Duration × Weighting Factor

Minimum/Maximum Duration:

Minimum = Suggested Duration × 0.8, Maximum = Suggested Duration × 1.2

Important Notes

All numeric inputs must be positive numbers. Invalid inputs (e.g., non-numeric, zero, or negative) will trigger an error.
Scene type must be selected; leaving it blank will trigger an error.
Weighting factors: Action (1.2), Dialogue (1.0), Transition (0.6).
Clipboard access requires a secure context (HTTPS). If copying fails, try accessing the estimator over HTTPS or copy manually.