How can I change the colour of the rendered background for the whole storyboard project?

By default, empty backgrounds in Storyboard Pro exports are white. If you need to render a different background colour for your storyboard export, try this trick.

Step 1: Add a video track and move it below the storyboard

1. Add a new video track in the timeline by doing one of the following:
   • In the top menu, select Storyboard > New > New Video Track.
   • In the Clips and Tracks toolbar, click the New Video Track button.
   • In the Timeline view, if you have an existing video track, right click on it and select New Video Track.
2. The new track will appear above the storyboard timeline layer: 

3. Right click on the video track and select Move Track Down until the selected video track appears beneath the storyboard track.

Step 2: Add a clip to the track

1. Right click on the track where you want to add the artwork and select New Empty Clip.

2. A clip appears on the track:

3. Click on the New_Clip in the timeline.
4. In the Stage or Camera view, you will see the Layer menu change from the storyboard track’s layers to the Video Track’s layers. Use the default A layer or create a new one.

5. In the Stage or Camera view, use the Rectangle tool and Paint Bucket tool to create a solid background of colour. Make sure the shape extends slightly past the camera frame.

Step 3: Adjust the clip length to fit your needs

1. Adjust the background clip timing by hovering on the edges of the clip to get the double-pointed arrow cursor, then click and drag to lengthen and shorten as needed. 

2. The background colour will appear underneath your storyboard panels for as long as the image clip lasts.

Q&A 

Question: 

Can I use an imported image instead of creating a coloured layer?

Answer: 

Yes, do any of the following: 

• Drag and drop an image file from the file manager of your computer onto the video track.
• Drag and drop an image file from your Storyboard Pro Library onto the video track.

Right-click on the video track and select Import Video/Images as clips, then navigate to the image you want to use as a background and select it.