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What’s the difference between Canvas and Storyboard view in Synthesia?

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Storyboard: See your full script at a glance

Storyboard gives you a continuous, scrollable view of your entire video script—perfect for reviewing flow, structure, and pacing.

Use Storyboard to:

  • Read and edit all scenes in one place

  • Update Agentic scenes (roles, prompts, actions) while staying in context

  • Review your script without jumping between scenes

To access:

  1. Open your video

  2. Click the Expand option in the top-right corner of the Script box

  3. This will open a macro view of the entire video

  4. From here you can:

    • Easily review, edit, and quality-check your script without switching between scenes

    • Edit Agentic scenes including roles, prompts, and actions, while staying in context with the full narrative


Canvas: Edit scene-by-scene

Canvas is the traditional view where you can:

  • Work on one scene at a time

  • Add or time animations and visuals

  • Adjust layout, avatars, and media for each scene

Use Canvas when you need precise control over how your video looks and sound

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