JimLiu-baoyu-skills/skills/baoyu-comic/references/storyboard-template.md

Storyboard Template

Storyboard Document Format

---
title: "[Comic Title]"
topic: "[topic description]"
time_span: "[e.g., 1912-1954]"
narrative_approach: "[chronological/thematic/character-focused]"
recommended_style: "[style name]"
recommended_layout: "[layout name or varies]"
aspect_ratio: "3:4"    # 3:4 (portrait), 4:3 (landscape), 16:9 (widescreen)
language: "[zh/en/ja/etc.]"
page_count: [N]
generated: "YYYY-MM-DD HH:mm"
---

# [Comic Title] - Knowledge Comic Storyboard

**Character Reference**: characters/characters.png

---

## Cover

**Filename**: 00-cover-[slug].png
**Core Message**: [one-liner]

**Visual Design**:
- Title typography style
- Main visual composition
- Color scheme
- Subtitle / time span notation

**Visual Prompt**:
[Detailed image generation prompt]

---

## Page 1 / N

**Filename**: 01-page-[slug].png
**Layout**: [standard/cinematic/dense/splash/mixed]
**Narrative Layer**: [Main narrative / Narrator layer / Mixed]
**Core Message**: [What this page conveys]

### Panel Layout

**Panel Count**: X
**Layout Type**: [grid/irregular/splash]

#### Panel 1 (Size: 1/3 page, Position: Top)

**Scene**: [Time, location]
**Image Description**:
- Camera angle: [bird's eye / low angle / eye level / close-up / wide shot]
- Characters: [pose, expression, action]
- Environment: [scene details, period markers]
- Lighting: [atmosphere description]
- Color tone: [palette reference]

**Text Elements**:
- Dialogue bubble (oval): "Character line"
- Narrator box (rectangular): 「Narrator commentary」
- Caption bar: [Background info text]

#### Panel 2...

**Page Hook**: [Cliffhanger or transition at page end]

**Visual Prompt**:
[Full page image generation prompt]

---

## Page 2 / N
...

Cover Design Principles

• Academic gravitas with visual appeal
• Title typography reflecting knowledge/science theme
• Composition hinting at core theme (character silhouette, iconic symbol, concept diagram)
• Subtitle or time span for epic scope

Panel Composition Guidelines

Panel Type	Recommended Count	Usage
Main narrative	3-5 per page	Story progression
Concept diagram	1-2 per page	Visualize abstractions
Narrator panel	0-1 per page	Commentary, transition
Splash (full/half)	Occasional	Major moments

Panel Size Reference

• Full page (Splash): Major moments, key breakthroughs
• Half page: Important scenes, turning points
• 1/3 page: Standard narrative panels
• 1/4 or smaller: Quick progression, sequential action

Concept Visualization Techniques

Transform abstract concepts into concrete visuals:

Abstract Concept	Visual Approach
Neural network	Glowing nodes with connecting lines
Gradient descent	Ball rolling down valley terrain
Data flow	Luminous particles flowing through pipes
Algorithm iteration	Ascending spiral staircase
Breakthrough moment	Shattering barrier, piercing light
Logical proof	Building blocks assembling
Uncertainty	Forking paths, fog, multiple shadows

Text Element Design

Text Type	Style	Usage
Character dialogue	Oval speech bubble	Main narrative speech
Narrator commentary	Rectangular box	Explanation, commentary
Caption bar	Edge-mounted rectangle	Time, location info
Thought bubble	Cloud shape	Character inner monologue
Term label	Bold / special color	First appearance of technical terms

Prompt Structure for Consistency

Each page prompt should include character reference:

[CHARACTER REFERENCE]
(Key details from characters.md for characters in this page)

[PAGE CONTENT]
(Specific scene, panel layout, and visual elements)

[CONSISTENCY REMINDER]
Maintain exact character appearances as defined in character reference.
- [Character A]: [key identifying features]
- [Character B]: [key identifying features]