To rename a scene, click on the scene title and make the changes.
Last updated on
Nov 10, 2026
Learn how to add, delete, and reorder scenes and shots using the on-canvas controls when you build a story.
Video > Build a story is a beta capability in Adobe Firefly now available for testing and feedback.
Before you begin
From the home page, select Video > Build a story, and build a visual story with scenes and shots.
A. Scene B. Shot editor C. Shot D. Shot number E. Re-order scene F. Play/Pause G. Shot actions H. Description/Beat
Manage scenes
To reorder scenes, hover over the left margin of a scene, select Re-order scene , and then drag it into the correct position.
To collapse a scene, hover over the scene, and then select Collapse scene . To expand it again, select Expand scene .
To insert a new scene, hover over the boundary above or below the scene where you want to insert it, and then select Add scene . Then, add or move shots to it.
To delete a scene, hover over the scene, and then select Delete scene .
To reorder shots, drag a shot into position within the same scene or another scene. When you reorder, the shot number shown on the card changes automatically.
Hover over a shot, select Shot actions , and then do the following, as required:
- Duplicate : Duplicate the shot within the scene.
- Download : Download the frame or clip currently selected in the shot.
- Delete : Delete the shot.
Add a new shot
To insert a new shot into a scene, hover over the left or right boundary of the shot where you want to insert it, and then select Add shot here . A blank card appears.
To add an existing frame or clip from Generation history to the blank card, select Add from Adobe Cloud Storage in the middle of the card.
Note
You can't upload a clip from your computer.
If you added a frame, write a description in the Describe what you want to generate field of the card, and then select Generate video.
For more control, open Shot editor from the upper-right corner of the card before generating the clip.
Manage card settings
Select Settings in the upper-right corner of the screen.
Adjust these settings as necessary:
- Card size: Select Small, Medium, or Large to adjust the card size on the canvas.
- Aspect ratio: Select Landscape or Portrait for the frames and clips.
- Resolution: Select 720p or 1080p for the frames and clips.
- Captions: Turn the toggle on to view the beat or description on each card on the canvas, and off to hide it.
- Duration: Turn the toggle on to view the clip duration on each card on the canvas, and off to hide it.
- Shot number: Turn the toggle on to view the shot number assigned to each card on the canvas, and off to hide it.
Note
- You can't change the resolution and aspect ratio for any shot in your project after you generate a frame or clip.
- Even if you don't set the aspect ratio and resolution, Firefly will prompt you to do so when you generate the frame or clip.
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