What is the purpose of the Playback function in Storyboard Pro?

The Playback function in Storyboard Pro serves the essential purpose of allowing users to preview their storyboards in a way that closely resembles the final viewing experience. This includes viewing the panel sequences with their respective timings, transitions, and synchronized audio, giving the user a holistic understanding of how the storyboard flows as a narrative. This real-time playback is crucial for assessing pacing, rhythm, and overall storytelling effectiveness. It allows creators to make informed decisions and adjustments before finalizing their work or preparing for production, ensuring that the intended emotional and narrative impact is achieved.

The option referring to finalizing panel edits focuses on a different aspect of the editing process, suggesting a different purpose than the broader evaluative aspect of playback. Exporting the storyboard is related to sharing or publishing the final product, while sharing for feedback emphasizes collaboration and input from others rather than a self-assessment of the storyboard's dynamic qualities.