Plan before you create
Storyboard, project, video and poster planning tools.
DIGITAL MEDIA TOOLKIT
Create with more confidence.
A collection of simple, practical tools to help you plan videos, storyboards, posters and projects, organise your work, choose the right file format and make creative decisions with less stress.
10 practical tools
✓ No login for core tools
♿ SEND-friendly
⚡ Works in your browser
Break work into steps
Use checklists and clear project stages to reduce overload.
Get unstuck quickly
Generate ideas, colours and practical creative choices.
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core tools
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Planning
Storyboard Planner
Plan three clear scenes with an action, camera shot and learning message.
- Plan scenes before filming
- Choose camera shots
- Build a clean storyboard preview
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Planning
Project Planner
Turn a project brief into a simple sequence of manageable stages.
- Choose the project type
- Break work into steps
- Keep the goal visible
Ready
Planning
Video Shot Planner
Create a simple shot list before you record so filming feels organised.
- Plan a beginning, middle and end
- Mix wide, medium and close-up shots
- Remember your key message
Ready
Design
Poster Planner
Work out the message, audience and visual hierarchy before opening Canva.
- Clarify the headline
- Plan the key information
- Create a design checklist
Ready
Organisation
Checklist Builder
Build a personal checklist and watch your progress increase as you finish tasks.
- Add your own tasks
- Tick items as you finish
- Saved on this device
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Ideas
Quick Ideas Generator
Choose a media type and theme to get simple project ideas when you feel stuck.
- Beginner-friendly prompts
- Different media types
- Generate again instantly
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Design
Colour Palette Helper
Choose one colour and create a balanced five-colour palette for your project.
- Simple mood choices
- Copy HEX colour codes
- Great for posters and slides
Guide
Reference
Image Size Helper
Find a sensible size and aspect ratio for common Digital Media outputs.
- Pixels explained simply
- Portrait and landscape guidance
- Common project presets
Guide
Reference
File Type Guide
Understand common image, video, audio and document formats before exporting.
- Know what each format is for
- Avoid the wrong export choice
- Easy explanations
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Accessibility
Read Aloud
Paste instructions or notes and let your browser read the text aloud.
- Natural English voice where available
- Pause, resume and stop
- Helpful for longer instructions
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PLANNING TOOL
Storyboard Planner
Plan three scenes. Keep each scene short and clear.
PLANNING TOOL
Project Planner
Turn a project brief into five manageable stages.
VIDEO TOOL
Video Shot Planner
Create a straightforward shot list before you press record.
DESIGN TOOL
Poster Planner
Decide the information hierarchy before you start designing.
ORGANISATION TOOL
Checklist Builder
Add one task at a time and tick it when complete.
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CREATIVE TOOL
Quick Ideas Generator
Choose a direction and generate a simple project idea.
DESIGN TOOL
Colour Palette Helper
Start with one colour and generate a balanced palette.
REFERENCE TOOL
Image Size Helper
Choose an output and see a practical recommended size.
REFERENCE TOOL
File Type Guide
Choose a format to see what it is best used for.
Choose a file type above.
ACCESSIBILITY TOOL
Read Aloud
Paste text below and let your device read it aloud.
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