Scene Dept.Your next video.
Ready to shoot.
Keep the story, the shots, and the shoot connected. A practical workspace for independent creators and small crews, from the first idea to the editor’s notes.
Free public beta. Email verification required. What’s included?
Start with a moment.
Give the scene its intention, then plan the footage that tells it.
INT. BEDROOM - MORNING
Morning light spills across the curtains. Alex silences the alarm and opens the window.
Intention: let the morning breathe before the day begins.
Illustrative production example. Explore each step.
Write in the way that works for you.
Choose a workflow to get started. Turn tools on or off as your project takes shape.
Write the talk. Find the coverage.
For explainers, reviews, and tutorials
Start with a continuous script and numbered paragraphs. Track talking-head and voice-over pickups, export for your teleprompter, then plan the B-roll and animations your edit needs.
Explore Presenter-led →- Numbered paragraphs
- Teleprompter exports
- Linked supporting visuals
Give every scene a plan.
For short films, sketches, and scripted videos
Develop the story in an outline, write action and dialogue, and see both side by side. Connect shots to scenes and let Scene Dept. handle the screenplay formatting as you work.
Explore Scripted / Narrative →- Outline & screenplay
- Synced split view
- Scene-linked shots
A little structure. Room to explore.
For vlogs, demos, and videos that take shape on set
Capture the flow, talking points, and moments you want to find. Build your coverage around the outline, with an independent B-roll list for the extras.
Explore Outline-led →- Flexible scene outlines
- Shots & B-roll
- Production setups
Set up once.
Make a day of it.
Film several videos in one session. Bring compatible project setups together, keep each story in order, and update captured shots from one checklist.
Explore batch shoots
A place for the whole production.
Start with the tools you need. Add the rest as your production grows.
Work with a connected AI assistant on your own terms. Learn about connections and permissions →
Before your next production.
Who is Scene Dept. for?
YouTube creators, filmmakers, and small crews planning videos, tutorials, short-form content, and advertisements. Start with a presenter script, an outline, or a screenplay and choose the tools your project needs.
Which workflow should I choose?
Choose the starting point that fits how you create. Each workflow sets up your tools; you can turn tools on or off in Project settings anytime without losing saved work.
- Presenter-led →
For a continuous spoken script. Write numbered paragraphs, export to a teleprompter, track talking-head and voice-over pickups, then plan the B-roll and animations your edit needs.
- Scripted / Narrative →
For scenes with planned action and dialogue. Develop an outline and screenplay side by side, then attach the shots that bring each scene to life.
- Outline-led →
For talking points and a flexible plan. Map out the flow, feel, and key moments without scripting every line, then organize your coverage and B-roll.
Does it write my screenplay for me?
You write the scene headings, action, and dialogue. Scene Dept. handles the screenplay formatting and cover page. It does not automatically turn an outline into a finished script.
See how screenplay formatting works →Can I shoot multiple videos together?
Yes. Batch shoots combine setups from selected projects into one production plan, including B-roll. Capture shots from one checklist while keeping each video's script and scene order intact.
Explore Batch shoots →Can my crew collaborate across projects?
Yes. Create a team and invite collaborators once. Team-owned projects and batch shoots are shared according to each member's role, while your personal workspace stays separate.
Explore Teams →Can I plan practical effects alongside my shots?
Yes. Cues hold the effect, trigger, operator, and reset instructions and appear on affected shots. Include practical effects when creating a project or enable them in Project settings. Cues are planning tools; hardware control is not available yet.
Explore Cues →Can I add images without building a storyboard?
Yes. Visual notes attach lighting ideas, location photos, prop sketches, and other images to projects, scenes, shots, or cues. Add captions, link scene images to specific shots, and open them from the project's Shoot checklist. Images are optional and separate from narrative scene references.
Explore Visual notes →Where can I learn how to use Scene Dept.?
Our public documentation walks through creating a project, choosing a workflow, collaborating with a team, planning practical effects, and adding visual notes. You can read it without signing in.
Read the documentation →Does it work on my phone?
Yes. Open Scene Dept. in your phone's browser to use the shoot checklist, mark shots as captured, and leave notes for the editor. Your saved projects are available across devices. Split view is available on desktop.
Can I join the public beta?
Yes. The Scene Dept. public beta is open. Create a free account with an email address you can verify. No invitation is required.
Create an account →What is included in the public beta?
Create unlimited personal projects and one team with unlimited projects. Each team supports up to 10 people with write access, plus unlimited team and project viewers. Visual notes have no image-count limit, subject to per-file, workspace storage, request, and abuse-prevention limits. We will not charge you unless you choose a future paid offering after seeing its price and terms.
Read about teams and beta limits →Bring your next production together.
Create a free public beta account. No invitation required.