From script to series in 5 steps
- Break the script into shots. Split each script page into beats of about 6–8 seconds. One beat is one scene.
- Cast your characters. Create each character from a description, a design or a photo, and save it. The saved character is used in every scene.
- Paste a scene. Paste the action and dialogue for that beat. The director plans the camera, framing and lighting.
- Animate and review. Preview the look, animate it, then listen back. Change the voice if you want a different one.
- Chain and export. Continue with "What happens next" until the episode is done, then download the MP4s.
Writing a script that animates well
- One action per scene: "She opens the door and freezes" works better than three things at once.
- Name the place and the light, e.g. "rain-soaked neon street at night".
- Keep dialogue short. A line of 6–8 seconds fits one scene.
- End episodes on a question so viewers come back for the next one.
Script length to scene count
| Runtime | Approx. scenes |
|---|---|
| 30-second short | 5–6 |
| 1 minute | 8–10 |
| 5-minute episode | 15–20 (longer shots) to 40+ (fast cuts) |
Pricing
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 1 scene (watermarked), AI voice, no card |
| Scene packs | $5.99 / $24.99 / $59.99 | 1 / 5 / 15 scenes, never expire |
| Creator | $29/month | 15 scenes first month, then 12 a month. Cancel anytime |
1 scene = 1 continuous shot up to 8 seconds (about 6 is typical). A five-minute episode is roughly 15–20 scenes.
FAQ
Can I paste a whole screenplay at once?
Work scene by scene. Each scene is one shot of up to 8 seconds, so paste the beat for that shot. This keeps you in control of every moment.
Will my characters look the same in every scene?
Yes. Save a character once and StudioRam uses it as the reference for every scene it appears in.
Does it add dialogue and narration?
Yes. Every finished scene has an AI voice on it. You can switch voices after rendering, and the $5.99 voice pack lets you upload your own voice.
What if a scene doesn't come out right?
Preview and adjust the still look before you animate, which is faster and cheaper than re-rendering video. After a render you can redo the scene or edit it in the editor, and scene packs include two free retries per generation. Automated quality checks review each finished shot and flag problems. If a render fails, contact us: refunds for failed generations are handled under our Terms.
How much does it cost to make an animated series with StudioRam?
Your first scene is free. After that, scene packs cost $5.99 for 1, $24.99 for 5 or $59.99 for 15 and never expire, or the Creator plan is $29/month for 12 scenes a month (15 in the first month).
Do I need animation skills?
No. If you can describe a scene in words, you can make it. Editing, sound effects, music and an AI voice are included.
Can I use the videos commercially?
Yes. Under our Terms, the videos and assets StudioRam makes are licensed to you for personal and commercial use, subject to the content policy, so you can use them on YouTube, social media and client work. You keep ownership of any original images you upload. See the Terms for details.
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