Prerequisites
- Google Chrome on a recent Mac or PC (other browsers are not supported)
- A Google account
- Invitation or whitelist access to Spark Story
Sign in for the first time
Navigate to the Spark Story web app and sign in with your Google account. If you have been invited to an existing organization, you will see it after signing in.Create your first organization
Organizations are team workspaces that contain members and productions. Create one to get started:- Select Create Organization from the dashboard.
- Enter a name for your organization.
- Invite team members by email (you can also do this later).
Create a production
Productions are project containers — one per film, episode, or commercial.- Open your organization.
- Select New Production.
- Give the production a name and optional description.
Quick walkthrough
Once your production is created, try this end-to-end flow:- Upload a script — Add a
.fountainfile or create a blank script in the script editor. - Open a scene — Scene headings in your script automatically generate scenes. Select one to open the scene editor.
- View in 3D — Navigate the 3D viewport to see your scene. Import assets, position objects, and set up a camera.
Getting help inside Spark Story
The Help button at the bottom of Spark Story opens an in-app assistant. Type a question about Spark Story, Lightcraft Spark, Jetset, or Autoshot, and it returns guidance pulled from current Lightcraft documentation.Next steps
- Core concepts — Learn the key terminology used throughout Spark Story.
- Writing scripts — Dive deeper into the script editor and Fountain format.
- Scene overview — Explore the scene editor layout and controls.