A standalone file workflow
- Keep observations in separate notes
- Rewatch to locate a discussed shot
- Rebuild the reference for project planning
AI video breakdown
An AI video breakdown turns a reference clip into observations you can discuss and revise. Inspect the proposed sequence in the analysis workspace, then keep the notes that matter to your next production.
A video breakdown you can work through
Watching the same clip repeatedly leaves observations scattered across memory and notes. A structured breakdown gives the discussion a sequence, with the original footage available to check each observation; illustrations show workflow concepts, not tested tool results.
The job in an Astorie project
- Review observations in a shot list
- Inspect frames alongside the shot details
- Agree on the observations that matter to the next brief
How to analyze video shots in 3 steps
Start with an eligible account and a clip you have permission to analyze.
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Step 1 · Open Video Breakdown
Go to Video Breakdown in the dashboard with an eligible account. Upload the clip you want to study and prepare its extracted frames in the analysis workspace.
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Step 2 · Analyze the shot sequence
Run the boundary and detail analysis, then inspect the proposed shots against the footage. Look closely at transitions and fast edits where a boundary may need correction.
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Step 3 · Refine the planning notes
Correct the shot descriptions before sharing your conclusions. Separate visible details from interpretation, then check that the notes answer the production question that led you to choose this reference.
What the video breakdown does
Decide what the reference can contribute to your production discussion, and separate visible evidence from interpretation.
Propose shot boundaries
Boundary analysis suggests where the uploaded clip divides into shots. It provides a first pass for review, including transitions that you may need to interpret yourself.
Open Video BreakdownInspect representative frames
Representative images make the proposed sequence easier to scan. Use them to locate a shot for closer inspection instead of treating one still as a complete account of its action.
Open Video BreakdownRevise the shot descriptions
Edit the analyzed notes in the breakdown workspace. Correct subject details and camera observations so the eventual planning material describes the footage you actually want to discuss.
Open Video BreakdownExport a CSV list
Take the reviewed shot list into a CSV handoff. This format supports the next planning conversation when collaborators need the sequence as rows rather than a canvas.
Open Video BreakdownPrepare downloadable script text
Generate script text from the breakdown and review it before download. Keep the resulting document focused on the observations relevant to the production you are planning.
Open Video BreakdownExport a canvas project
Send breakdown material into a canvas project when the next task is visual development. Keep the analyzed reference available as context for a separate creative workflow.
Open Video BreakdownVideo shot analysis examples
Use these viewing briefs to focus your review of an uploaded clip. The illustrations explain shot coverage; they are not screenshots or measured analysis results.
Who uses an AI video breakdown
Directors studying coverage
A director has a reference film and needs to explain its visual structure to a crew. Review the analyzed shot sequence, then use the corrected list to discuss the coverage required for a different production.
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Product film planners
A producer is deciding how a product should first appear on screen. Break down a reference reveal and inspect the ordering of wide and detail shots before building a brief for the actual item.
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Editors preparing feedback
An editor receives broad comments about pacing without clear examples. Organize the source into reviewed shots so the conversation can point to specific moments, rather than treating the whole cut as one undifferentiated clip.
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Creative workshop teachers
A teacher wants a group to notice how framing changes the meaning of an action. Start from a short example sequence and correct the analyzed observations together before students plan their own coverage.
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Teams briefing a reshoot
A small team is preparing another filming day after reviewing an existing cut. Use the breakdown to locate coverage gaps and discuss them with the original footage, then turn those observations into a separate shooting plan.
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Video shot analysis for pitches
A creative lead needs to explain a proposed visual rhythm before production starts. Study a relevant reference and identify the sequence choices worth discussing, then distinguish those observations from the new direction proposed for the pitch.
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Formats, access and licensing
| Workspace | Video Breakdown in the dashboard; it is separate from a canvas frame-extraction tool. | |
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| Input | An uploaded video, with extracted frames prepared in the analysis view. | |
| Current upload checks | Up to 10 minutes and 2,048 MB; the upload interface validates the selected file. | |
| Review responsibility | Boundary suggestions and descriptions need human review against the source footage. | |
| Outputs | CSV export, script-text generation/download and canvas-project export. | |
| Access and request cost | Video Breakdown requires Pro or Ultimate access. Check current account eligibility. | Verified 2026-09-28 |
| Free account | A free plan is listed on the pricing page; no credit card is required to start. Specific task access is separate. | Verified 2026-09-28 |
| Commercial use | Paid-plan generated outputs have commercial rights subject to provider terms and input rights. Free-plan generation is for non-commercial evaluation. | Verified 2026-09-28 |
| Upload data use | Default-plan uploads, prompts and outputs may be used for training. Provider policies also apply. Enterprise opt-out needs an agreement; learned or aggregated data may persist after source deletion. | Verified 2026-09-28 |
Video models for the next production
After reviewing a reference, these catalog models can support a separate video creation task. They are not the analysis engine and do not replace the reviewed shot list.
Questions before you begin
What is an AI video breakdown?
The analysis workspace creates a structured starting point for reviewing the shots in footage you upload. Astorie provides that process in its dashboard analysis workspace. The reviewed list supports a planning handoff, but you still need to check the source and decide which observations matter to the next production.
Is there a free plan?
Astorie has a free plan, but Video Breakdown requires an eligible Pro or Ultimate account in the current product. Check your access before uploading a clip. The pricing page describes the available plans; the existence of a free tier does not establish access to this analysis workspace.
Can I use the results commercially?
Commercial use depends on the rights attached to the reference clip and any material you later generate. Astorie's paid-plan grant for generated outputs does not give you ownership of someone else's footage. Consult the commercial-rights guide and relevant provider terms before using new generated material in client production.
How do I turn a video into a useful shot list?
A useful shot list answers a specific production question. Decide whether you are studying coverage, visual order or the relationship between action and framing. Compare each observation with the source, distinguish visible evidence from interpretation, and keep only the details relevant to your team's next discussion.
Start a shot-by-shot review
Open the analysis workspace with one reference clip and a clear question about its structure.