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181 lines
4.8 KiB
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# Character Definition Template
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## Character Document Format
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Create `characters/characters.md` with the following structure:
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```markdown
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# Character Definitions - [Comic Title]
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**Style**: [selected style]
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**Art Direction**: [Ligne Claire / Manga / etc.]
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---
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## Character 1: [Name]
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**Role**: [Protagonist / Mentor / Antagonist / Narrator]
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**Age**: [approximate age or age range in story]
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**Appearance**:
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- Face shape: [oval/square/round]
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- Hair: [color, style, length]
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- Eyes: [color, shape, distinctive features]
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- Build: [height, body type]
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- Distinguishing features: [glasses, beard, scar, etc.]
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**Costume**:
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- Default outfit: [detailed description]
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- Color palette: [primary colors for this character]
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- Accessories: [hat, bag, tools, etc.]
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**Expression Range**:
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- Neutral: [description]
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- Happy/Excited: [description]
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- Thinking/Confused: [description]
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- Determined: [description]
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**Visual Reference Notes**:
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[Any specific artistic direction]
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---
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## Character 2: [Name]
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...
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```
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## Reference Sheet Image Prompt
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After character definitions, include a prompt for generating the reference sheet:
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```markdown
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## Reference Sheet Prompt
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Character reference sheet in [style] style, clean lines, flat colors:
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[ROW 1 - Character Name]:
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- Front view: [detailed description]
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- 3/4 view: [description]
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- Expression sheet: Neutral | Happy | Focused | Worried
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[ROW 2 - Character Name]:
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...
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COLOR PALETTE:
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- [Character 1]: [colors]
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- [Character 2]: [colors]
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White background, clear labels under each character.
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```
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## Example: Turing Biography
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```markdown
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# Character Definitions - The Imitation Game
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**Style**: classic (Ligne Claire)
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**Art Direction**: Clean lines, muted colors, period-accurate details
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---
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## Character 1: Alan Turing
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**Role**: Protagonist
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**Age**: 25-40 (varies across story)
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**Appearance**:
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- Face shape: Oval, slightly angular
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- Hair: Dark brown, wavy, slightly disheveled
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- Eyes: Deep-set, intense gaze
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- Build: Tall, lean, slightly awkward posture
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- Distinguishing features: Prominent brow, thoughtful expression
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**Costume**:
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- Default outfit: Tweed jacket with elbow patches, white shirt, no tie
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- Color palette: Muted browns, navy blue, cream
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- Accessories: Occasionally a pipe, papers/notebooks
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**Expression Range**:
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- Neutral: Thoughtful, slightly distant
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- Happy/Excited: Eureka moment, eyes bright, subtle smile
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- Thinking/Confused: Furrowed brow, looking at abstract space
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- Determined: Jaw set, focused eyes
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---
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## Character 2: The Bombe Machine
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**Role**: Supporting (anthropomorphized)
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**Appearance**:
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- Large brass and wood cabinet
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- Dial "eyes" that can express states
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- Paper tape "mouth"
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- Indicator lights for emotions
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**Expression Range**:
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- Processing: Spinning dials, humming
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- Success: Lights up warmly
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- Stuck: Smoke wisps, stuttering
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---
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## Reference Sheet Prompt
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Character reference sheet in Ligne Claire style, clean lines, flat colors:
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TOP ROW - Alan Turing:
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- Front view: Young man, 30s, short dark wavy hair, thoughtful expression, wearing tweed jacket with elbow patches, white shirt
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- 3/4 view: Same character, slight smile, showing profile of nose
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- Expression sheet: Neutral | Excited (eureka moment) | Focused (working) | Worried
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BOTTOM ROW - The Bombe Machine (anthropomorphized):
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- Bombe machine as character: Large, brass and wood, dial "eyes", paper tape "mouth"
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- Expressions: Processing (spinning dials) | Success (lights up) | Stuck (smoke wisps)
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COLOR PALETTE:
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- Turing: Muted browns (#8B7355), navy blue (#2C3E50), cream (#F5F5DC)
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- Machine: Brass (#B5A642), mahogany (#4E2728), emerald indicators (#2ECC71)
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White background, clear labels under each character.
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```
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## Handling Age Variants
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For biographies spanning many years, define age variants:
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```markdown
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## Alan Turing - Age Variants
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### Young (1920s, age 10-18)
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- Boyish features, round face
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- School uniform (Sherborne)
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- Curious, eager expression
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### Adult (1930s-40s, age 25-35)
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- Angular face, defined jaw
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- Tweed jacket, rumpled appearance
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- Intense, focused expression
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### Later (1950s, age 40+)
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- Slightly weathered
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- More casual dress
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- Thoughtful, sometimes melancholic
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```
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## Best Practices
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| Practice | Description |
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| Be specific | "Short dark wavy hair, parted left" not just "dark hair" |
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| Use distinguishing features | Glasses, scars, accessories that identify character |
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| Define color codes | Use specific color names or hex codes |
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| Include age markers | Wrinkles, posture, clothing style matching era |
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| Reference real people | For historical figures, note "based on 1940s photographs" |
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## Why Character Reference Matters
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Without unified character definition, AI generates inconsistent appearances. The reference sheet provides:
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1. Visual anchors for consistent features
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2. Color palettes for consistent coloring
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3. Expression documentation for emotional portrayals
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