Pre-Visualize Perfection.
Scale Production.
Turn scripts into compelling visual narratives. Hire a fully managed Storyboarding VA to breakdown scripts, source assets, and build animatics—overseen by a dedicated PM at zero extra cost.
Proficient in Pre-Production Software
From Script to Screen
Your managed VA handles the visual planning heavy lifting, saving your animators hours of prep.
Script Breakdown
Analyzing voiceover scripts to identify visual cues, segmenting text into logical scenes, and establishing the initial pacing of the video.
Moodboards & Concepting
Gathering visual references, color palettes, and stylistic examples in Milanote or Miro to establish the creative direction before animating.
Scene-by-Scene Planning
Building comprehensive storyboards in Boords or Canva, mapping out transitions, camera movements, and on-screen text for every frame.
Asset & Stock Sourcing
Hunting down high-quality stock vectors, photos, or B-roll footage that perfectly matches the established moodboard and script requirements.
Animatic Preparation
Timing storyboard frames against the scratch voiceover track to create rough animatics, ensuring the pacing works before full production begins.
Client Revision Management
Organizing feedback via Frame.io or Boords, updating storyboard panels based on client comments, and keeping the project moving forward.
A Managed Creative Team. Zero Overhead.
We oversee your pre-production workflow on your behalf at absolutely no extra charge.
Dedicated Project Manager
Stop micro-managing. Hand your script to your PM, and they ensure the VA executes the visual breakdown according to your exact creative brief.
No Platform Markups
Traditional freelance sites eat your margins with 20-40% hidden fees. Sagedoer charges 0% in platform fees. You pay strictly for pure hours worked.
Centralised Time Tracking
We track output, not idle time. Our VAs only log hours when they are actively sourcing assets, building boards, or organizing feedback.
Seamless Replacements
Production deadlines don't pause. If your VA is unavailable, your PM immediately briefs an internal replacement to ensure zero downtime.
Why Agencies Choose Sagedoer
Comparing our managed creative model to standard freelance hires.
Start Pre-Production in 4 Steps
A streamlined workflow designed to get your video mapped out instantly.
Submit Script
Share your VO script, brand guidelines, and visual references via Form or WhatsApp.
Finalise Strategy
Your dedicated PM reviews your brief and establishes the storyboard timeline.
Expert Execution
The PM oversees our vetted VA as they breakdown scenes and source assets.
Pay for Output
We log and charge exclusively for actual working time. PM supervision is free.
Straightforward Creative Pricing
Maximum value. Zero platform fees. PM included.
Part-Time Artist
20 HOURS PER WEEK
- Pay only for hours of pure work
- Dedicated Project Manager included
- Free management supervision
- Zero setup or onboarding fees
- No monthly membership charges
Full-Time Artist
40 HOURS PER WEEK
- Pay only for hours of pure work
- Dedicated Project Manager included
- Free management supervision
- Zero setup or onboarding fees
- No monthly membership charges
Trusted by Agencies & Studios
See how Sagedoer scales video pre-production workflows.
"Cut our pre-production time in half."
"Having a VA parse the script and set up the initial Boords layout saves our senior animators days of work. The PM ensures everything follows our agency guidelines perfectly."
"The animatics were perfectly paced."
"We gave the Sagedoer team a scratch VO and a rough moodboard. The VA sourced vectors and built a timed animatic that the client approved on version one."
"Transparent pricing."
"We used to pay massive markups on freelance sites for storyboard help. Sagedoer's pricing is straightforward, and the fact that they manage the QA is a massive bonus."
"Cut our pre-production time in half."
"Having a VA parse the script and set up the initial Boords layout saves our senior animators days of work. The PM ensures everything follows our agency guidelines perfectly."
"The animatics were perfectly paced."
"We gave the Sagedoer team a scratch VO and a rough moodboard. The VA sourced vectors and built a timed animatic that the client approved on version one."
"Transparent pricing."
"We used to pay massive markups on freelance sites for storyboard help. Sagedoer's pricing is straightforward, and the fact that they manage the QA is a massive bonus."
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our Storyboarding VAs.
Do the VAs hand-draw custom illustrations?
While some of our experts have illustration backgrounds, their primary focus is visual sequencing and pre-production layout. They heavily utilize tools like Boords, Canva, and stock asset libraries to rapidly build comprehensive, professional mockups and animatics that animators can follow.
Will the VA learn our specific agency style?
Yes. You provide your brand guidelines and previous work examples to your dedicated Project Manager. The PM trains the VA on your specific aesthetic and QA's their output before it ever reaches you.
Can they handle client feedback rounds?
Absolutely. If you use a tool like Frame.io or Boords to collect client comments, the VA can go in, parse the feedback, swap out assets or adjust text, and prepare the next revision version.
Do I pay extra for the Project Manager?
Absolutely not. Sagedoer operates on a strict zero-platform-fee model. You pay exclusively the hourly rate for the pure working hours generated by the VA. The Project Manager's QA and supervision are completely free.
Ready to scale production?
Reach out via your preferred channel or fill out the form. Our project manager will contact you immediately.
Submit your project brief
Fill out the form below to get your storyboard started.
