# Building the Timeline

In this tutorial, we dive into one of the most important aspects of storyboarding: the timeline.

[Video](/content/tutorials?category=Video/index.html)

Published: Sep 18, 2024

Yunmie Kim  
Multimedia Specialist  
StoryTribe Tutorial: Timeline building - YouTube  
Tap to unmute  
[StoryTribe Tutorial: Timeline building](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDLC4bKH5T0) [StoryTribe](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq--5J3xtE3PWJEsxzP77Bg)

StoryTribe2.2K subscribers

#### Building the timeline

In this tutorial, we dive into one of the most important aspects of storyboarding: the timeline. A well-structured timeline ensures your story flows logically and is easy to follow.

Using StoryTribe, you have several options for building your timeline, depending on your storyboard’s purpose. Whether you're creating a presentation to guide your audience or sharing a storyboard for others to read on their own, we’ll show you how to use canvases, frames, and shapes to create the perfect timeline.

-\> Read more: [**5 Simple Steps to Get Started with StoryTribe**](https://storytribeapp.com/blog/5-simple-steps-to-get-started-with-storytribe)

-\> Full video tutorial: [**Master StoryTribe in 10 mins**](https://storytribeapp.com/blog/master-storytribe-in-10-mins)

#### Storyboarding Tutorials

### [StoryTribe Tutorial: October 2025](/content/tutorials/storytribe-tutorial-october-2025/index.html)

Watch StoryTribe’s latest tutorial. Learn how to create and edit characters, use scene templates, generate unique graphics with AI, work in Sketch Mode, and add annotations.

StoryTribe  
StoryTribe Team

### [Master StoryTribe in 10 mins](/content/tutorials/master-storytribe-in-10-mins/index.html)

Master storyboarding with StoryTribe! Learn to customise characters, add props, choose backgrounds, and build timelines using our intuitive storyboard maker.

### [Adding backgrounds](/content/tutorials/adding-backgrounds/index.html)

In this video, we’ll show you how to build a background for your StoryTribe scene using various tools and assets available on the platform.

Yunmie Kim  
Multimedia Specialist