Meta Drama (M.Drama) User Guide & AI Storyboard Canvas | MetaFile Cloud
Node-Based AI Storyboard Canvas, Character Continuity & Multi-Model Video Production.
Overview
Meta Drama (M.Drama) is an intelligent filmmaking, storyboard design, and video production studio inspired by modern node-based canvas architectures. Engineered for filmmakers, screenwriters, TikTok/Reels short-drama creators, and creative directors, M.Drama seamlessly integrates OpenAI GPT for screenplay generation and scene breakdown, OpenAI DALL-E 3 for high-fidelity storyboard frame generation, and Google Gemini API for cinematic video generation and camera direction planning. Manage series, episodes, characters with visual continuity prompts, and sync shots directly to an interactive timeline.
Core Capabilities & Features
Dual Storyboard Grid & Node Canvas
Switch between an intuitive visual shot grid and an infinite pan/zoom node canvas to organize complex episode beats, camera angles, and branching narrative paths.
AI Scriptwriting & Scene Breakdown
Generate complete multi-scene screenplays from simple plot prompts, and automatically break scenes into 3-8 cinematic shots with camera movements and lighting tags.
OpenAI DALL-E 3 Storyboard Imaging
Generate rich cinematic keyframes for every shot. Expand visual prompts automatically to preserve character consistency and cinematic style.
Google Gemini Cinematic Video Generation
Synthesize dynamic video clips with precise camera motion (pan, tilt, zoom, dolly) driven by Google Gemini AI multi-modal capabilities.
Step-by-Step User Guide (How to Use)
Follow these simple steps to start working productively with M.Drama:
Create a New .drama Project
From the MetaFile Workspace, click New File, select Meta Drama (.drama), and configure your series title, genre, and aspect ratio (16:9 widescreen or 9:16 vertical short-drama).
Define Characters & Visual Consistency
Add characters in the Characters tab with descriptive trigger prompts and generated AI avatars to ensure consistent appearance across all generated shots.
Write Script & Breakdown into Shots
Use the AI Script panel to compose the screenplay with OpenAI GPT, then click Breakdown to automatically create storyboard shots with camera angles and dialogues.
Generate Images (DALL-E 3) & Videos (Gemini)
Click Generate Images to produce keyframes via OpenAI DALL-E 3, and Generate Video to produce cinematic video clips via Google Gemini API.
Interface & Ribbon Toolbar Reference
Detailed explanation of every button, menu action, and tool available on the interface:
| Tool / Action | Shortcut / Access | Detailed Functionality & How to Use |
|---|---|---|
| Add Shot | Ctrl + N | Appends a new blank shot card to the active episode with editable camera and prompt fields. |
| Breakdown AI | Alt + B | Uses OpenAI GPT to analyze the episode screenplay and generate structured shots automatically. |
| View Toggle | V | Switches between the linear Storyboard Grid and the spatial Node Canvas. |
| Tool / Action | Shortcut / Access | Detailed Functionality & How to Use |
|---|---|---|
| Generate Image | Ctrl + I | Calls OpenAI DALL-E 3 to synthesize a high-resolution visual keyframe from the shot prompt. |
| Generate Video | Ctrl + G | Calls Google Gemini API to generate motion video for the selected storyboard shot. |
| Save to Cloud | Ctrl + S | Saves the entire .drama bundle to your encrypted MetaFile Cloud workspace. |
Template Library (storage.template)
Explore standardized, professionally pre-designed templates stored in storage.template. You can click Preview (Read-Only) to inspect any template in view-only mode, or click Use / Edit Template to duplicate it directly into your private workspace.
Enterprise SaaS Master Services Agreement
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SaaS Financial Model & ARR Forecast (Q1–Q4)
Multi-sheet financial model with MRR/ARR cohort projections, burn rate, gross margin, and EBITDA automated formulas.
Series A Venture Capital Pitch Deck
Polished 16:9 widescreen keynote deck covering Problem, Solution, Market Size (TAM/SAM/SOM), Traction, and Financials.
ISO-9001 Prepress & Technical Datasheet Form
Print-ready A4 technical datasheet with interactive inspection annotations and sign-off blocks.
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Parametric Industrial Flange Assembly (STEP/3D)
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Cloud Microservices Architecture Infographic
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Cinematic 1080p Broadcast Lower-Thirds & Logo Reveal
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Master Broadcast Podcast & Synthwave Stem Session
48kHz multi-track DAW session pre-configured with vocal compressor chain, stereo synth stems, and limiter bus.
Frequently Asked Questions
M.Drama connects directly to your configured OpenAI provider for scriptwriting and DALL-E 3 image generation, and to your configured Google Gemini provider for video synthesis and motion planning.
Token deductions follow the transparent MetaFile token wallet system. Standard script calls deduct exact token usage, DALL-E 3 images consume 1,200 tokens, and Gemini video clips consume 1,500 tokens with full audit logging in your activity ledger.