Action Beats

Break the clip into small physical actions, not story meaning. Label each beat with a clear verb and note the moment it starts and ends. This helps when constructing editable prompts later. For example, instead of “she realizes,” write “she turns her head and stops.” ShotToPrompt turns a short reference clip into an evidence-labeled shot and action-beat timeline, which keeps beats grounded in visible movement.

• Identify one clear physical action per beat.
• Record start and end times or frame numbers for each beat.
• Use plain verbs and avoid emotional interpretations.