Planning and production
Know what to film, before you head out.
The storyboard, your filming locations, your gear and your shoot days. All tied to the script, so you walk into the shoot day knowing every shot, where it happens and what you need for it.
Why plan
A shoot day
with no surprises.
Before the shoot and during it
A plan on paper, and a bag ready to go.
Some of the planning you sketch before the shoot. Some of it you carry with you on the day. Bardiyah keeps both together.
The storyboard
Scenes and shots with images, plus the shot type, camera move, lighting and sound for each one. Vertical or horizontal, with three levels of detail.
The shoot day
The day's schedule, the locations, the shot list, the gear you need and how ready the day is. Print it or open it on your phone.
The shoot day
Pack your bag,
Bardiyah reminds you of the rest.
A packing list for every shoot day. You see what you have packed and what is still missing, with suggestions for things you might forget.
See the features
Images
Storyboard images from anywhere.
From your device or a link
Upload your image, or paste an image link and we save a copy to your account, so it does not vanish if it is deleted at the source.
Learn moreFrom Unsplash and Pexels
Search for a reference image for your shot right inside Bardiyah. The photographer's credit shows with it, the way both sites ask.
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Features
From the page to the location.
A storyboard with three levels.
Start with a basic board of images and notes, or move up to advanced and cinematic: shot type, lens, camera move, lighting, sound and the transition into the next scene.
Learn moreFilming locations on the map.
Each location with its photos, its address, the best time to film there, how crowded it gets and whether you need a permit. And you see every location on the map, tied to your shoot days.
Learn moreYour gear, and what you are missing.
Add your gear once and see where each item stands: ready, booked for a certain day, or still needed. Before every shoot day, you see what you have to get before it starts.
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Everything
Everything in planning and production.
- Basic, advanced and cinematic
- Vertical or horizontal
- A copy of the same board in another style
- PDF export
- Map and list
- Photos for each location
- Best time, crowds and permits
- Backup location
- Status of every item
- Categories and quantities
- A bag for every shoot day
- Suggestions for what you might forget
- The day's schedule
- Shot list
- Day readiness
- PDF export
Your plan goes with you to the location.
On the web
Draw the storyboard and set your locations and gear on a big screen.
On your phone
Open the shoot day on your phone and check your shots while you are on location.
On paper
Print the storyboard or the shoot day as a clean, well laid out PDF.
Everything is tied to the script
Shots come from the script, and locations and gear are tied to the shoot day. So later, your editor knows where every shot was filmed.
Meet scripts- Reference images from 4 sources
- A map of all your filming locations
- A packing bag for every day
- PDF files ready to print
For every size of production.
A shoot trip to a new city
Mark your locations on the map before you travel, and plan your shoot days around them. Learn moreA long documentary
A cinematic storyboard for every scene, with lighting, sound and transitions. Learn moreFilming with a team
Everyone sees the same plan: who is coming, where, when and with what gear. Learn more
From idea to video
Production starts with the script.
FAQ
Common questions
What is the difference between the three storyboard styles?
Basic is images and simple notes. Advanced adds the details of each shot. Cinematic adds lighting, mood, sound and transitions. You can also make a copy of a board in another style.
Where can I add storyboard images from?
From your device, from an image link, or by searching Unsplash and Pexels right inside Bardiyah.
Can I print the shoot day?
Yes. Export the storyboard or the shoot day as a PDF and share it with your team.
Do locations show up on a map?
Yes. Every location with coordinates shows on the map, and you can open it in Google Maps.
Learn more.
What is a storyboard, and which type should I pick?
Three types at three levels of detail: basic, advanced and cinematic. Read the guide Help centreHow do I plan a shoot day?
A shoot day is where everything meets: the location, the kit, the shots and the script. Read the guide Help centreHow do I save a filming location?
Save it with a name, a country and either a map link or a point you pick, ready to attach to any shoot day. Read the guide
Your next shoot day
starts with a clear plan.
Start free, no card needed, on the web and on your phone.