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ShotGlide
What it is
ShotGlide is an iPad storyboarding app for directors and filmmaking workflows. Organize boards by scene, reorder shots, and let shot numbers update automatically. Duplicate a scene to explore an alternate cut while keeping the original unchanged. You can import drawings, concept art, references, or backgrounds, then draw over them with Apple Pencil. Script View accepts .fdx, .fadein, .fountain, Word, text, and Markdown files, with passages assignable to shots. Play boards with adjustable timing, then export PDFs, JPG image sequences, snapshots, or video animatics. The maker says there is no built-in frame limit and that the app works fully offline. ShotGlide requires a modern iPad running a recent iPadOS version and Apple Pencil; third-party styluses are not supported. The maker says app data stays on the device, with no accounts, cloud sync, server storage, analytics, or usage tracking.
For and against
For
- Reorder shots with automatic shot numbering.
- Duplicate scenes to explore alternate cuts.
- Assign supported script passages to shots.
- Export PDFs, JPG sequences, snapshots, or animatics.
- Works offline and has no built-in frame limit.
Against
- Requires Apple Pencil; third-party styluses are unsupported.
- Requires a recent iPadOS version on a modern iPad.
- No free plan; only a 7-day trial is listed.
The verdict
ShotGlide brings scene organization, script passages, drawing, playback, and export into an iPad storyboarding workflow. Check the Apple Pencil requirement and the unlisted purchase price before deciding whether the trial fits your needs.
Who it suits
ShotGlide suits directors, storyboard artists, cinematographers, editors, and others who plan in shots. It is for people using a compatible iPad and Apple Pencil who want to connect scripts, shot boards, and exports.
Plans and prices
Lifetime purchase
No subscription
Read 11 Oct 2026 · shotglide.com
On the record
- Alternate cuts
- Users can duplicate a scene to explore alternate cuts without affecting the original.shotglide.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- App privacy
- The maker says app data stays on the device and that the app has no accounts, cloud sync, server storage, analytics, or usage tracking.shotglide.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Device and stylus requirement
- The app works on modern iPads running a recent iPadOS version and requires Apple Pencil; third-party styluses are not supported.shotglide.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Drawing and images
- Users can import drawings, concept art, references, or backgrounds and draw over them with Apple Pencil.shotglide.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Frame limit
- The FAQ says there is no built-in limit on the number of frames.shotglide.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes ShotGlide as intended for directors, storyboard artists, cinematographers, editors, and others who think in shots.shotglide.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Offline use
- The app works fully offline.shotglide.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Playback and export
- Users can play boards with adjustable timing and export PDFs, JPG image sequences, snapshots, or video animatics.shotglide.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Purchases
- The privacy policy says purchases are processed securely by Apple.shotglide.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- ShotGlide is an iPad storyboarding app built for directors and filmmaking workflows.shotglide.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Script support
- Script View supports .fdx, .fadein, .fountain, Word, text, and Markdown files, with passages assignable to shots.shotglide.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Shot organization
- Users can organize boards by scene, reorder shots, and have shot numbers update automatically.shotglide.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker lists [email protected] and links to a help center, bug reports, and feature requests.shotglide.com · read 11 Oct 2026
