Case Media
Case Notes
This page keeps the media, full prompt, and original source together so you can inspect the result first and decide whether the prompt is worth copying, saving, or comparing.
Case Insights
To make this page easier to search, cite, and reuse later, the case is also broken down into practical guidance about usage, visual cues, and prompt structure.
Best Fit Scenarios
- Use this as a character design benchmark when you need a fast style baseline before rewriting your own prompt.
- It is especially helpful if your target overlaps with 35mm, Portrait, Cinematic and you want to judge the image result before tuning wording.
- Keep it as a control sample when you compare nearby prompt variants one variable at a time.
Visual Signals To Notice
- The clearest style signals here are 35mm, Portrait, Cinematic, so those should usually stay in your first rewrite.
- Look at silhouette, costume language, mood styling, and whether the character reads clearly at a glance.
- This case keeps one primary output, so the first image should be treated as the main visual reference.
How The Prompt Is Structured
- The prompt reads as a long, highly specified prompt, which is useful when you want to judge how much specificity this direction needs.
- Its keyword cluster is centered on 35mm, Portrait, Cinematic, so you can usually keep that cluster while swapping subject, camera, layout, or copy details.
- A practical rewrite path is: keep the outcome, keep the strongest style cues, then replace only the subject and environment blocks.
Good Follow-up Questions
- What changes first if you keep 35mm, Portrait, Cinematic but switch the subject matter?
- Which part of the result comes from section-level structure (Character Design) versus tag-level style cues?
- Which related cases in the same section give you a cleaner or more extreme variation of the same direction?
Full Prompt
{"type":"cinematic 3x3 storyboard contact sheet for a nighttime rain cycling film","overall_style":"dark moody realistic sports cinematography, cool blue-gray mountain atmosphere, subtle red and pink reflections, heavy rain consistency, wet asphalt reflections, shallow depth of field in macro panels, clean editorial layout with thin muted pink grid lines and black caption bars","subject":{"identity":"same determined adult female cyclist throughout all cycling panels, athletic build, consistent face, same helmet, same blonde hair tucked under helmet, realistic fatigue and focus","apparel":"{argument name=\"cycling outfit color\" default=\"baby pink\"} waterproof cycling jacket, matching fingerless performance gloves, cycling shorts, helmet, rain-ready gear","bike":"high-performance road bicycle with wet drivetrain, realistic wheel spray, droplets, splashes, runoff and metallic reflections"},"layout":{"format":"square 3 by 3 grid storyboard, 9 equal panels, each panel has a large pale-pink panel number at lower left, an uppercase title, and exactly 3 small bullet points on a black caption strip","typography":"condensed bold uppercase sans-serif for titles, pale pink numbers, small white bullet text, thin pink dividers","sections":[{"number":1,"title":"PREPARATION / HERO PORTRAIT","position":"top left","visual":"close hero portrait of the female cyclist in helmet and baby pink jacket, foggy cool background, rain droplets, centered face area partially obscured by a dark translucent square censor-like block","count":3,"bullet_labels":["Calm focus before the ride","Cold, foggy conditions","Subtle determination"]},{"number":2,"title":"WATERPROOF JACKET MACRO","position":"top center","visual":"extreme macro of baby pink hydrophobic performance fabric covered with crisp round rain droplets rolling off, shallow depth of field","count":3,"bullet_labels":["Hydrophobic performance fabric","Water droplets roll off","Protected from rain"]},{"number":3,"title":"ZIPPER CLOSE-UP","position":"top right","visual":"tight close-up of a hand pulling up the zipper on a baby pink waterproof cycling jacket, beads of rain on fabric and zipper teeth","count":3,"bullet_labels":["Smooth, controlled movement","Quality YKK zipper","Secure and weatherproof"]},{"number":4,"title":"GLOVE ADJUSTMENT","position":"middle left","visual":"close-up of cyclist adjusting a baby pink perforated fingerless glove, rain-damp hands, blurred dark background","count":3,"bullet_labels":["Dialed-in fit","Performance glove grip","Ready for the elements"]},{"number":5,"title":"BALACLAVA & FOCUSED EYES","position":"middle center","visual":"front close-up of helmeted cyclist adjusting face covering or balaclava, focused eyes intended but central face area partially obscured by a dark translucent square censor-like block, baby pink jacket visible","count":3,"bullet_labels":["Warmth and protection","Clear vision, sharp focus","Mindset locked in"]},{"number":6,"title":"MISTY MOUNTAIN ESTABLISHING SHOT","position":"middle right","visual":"wide establishing shot of rugged misty forest mountains under storm clouds, rolling fog between evergreen ridges, cinematic haze, no cyclist visible","count":3,"bullet_labels":["Rugged terrain ahead","Fog, clouds, and mood","Nature sets the stage"]},{"number":7,"title":"DRONE TRACKING CYCLISTS","position":"bottom left","visual":"rear drone tracking shot of exactly 3 cyclists climbing a wet mountain road in heavy rain, two in baby pink tops and one darker kit, guardrail and misty forest, smooth lateral locked framing","count":3,"bullet_labels":["Smooth lateral tracking shot","Teamwork and rhythm","Pushing through the climb"]},{"number":8,"title":"FRONTAL SPEED SHOT","position":"bottom center","visual":"frontal low telephoto shot of exactly 3 cyclists riding toward camera on a rain-soaked mountain road, matching helmets, baby pink jerseys/jackets dominant, spray from tires, speed and intensity","count":3,"bullet_labels":["Head-on dynamic movement","Speed, intensity, and control","Relentless forward drive"]},{"number":9,"title":"BICYCLE DRIVETRAIN FINALE","position":"bottom right","visual":"close-up of rear bicycle drivetrain, cassette, chain, derailleur and spinning wheel splashing through rainwater, cyclist leg in baby pink kit in background, sharp mechanical detail","count":3,"bullet_labels":["Power and precision","Every pedal stroke counts","Built for performance"]}]},"image_requirements":"render as a single polished storyboard image, not a video frame sequence; preserve exact order from Panel 1 to Panel 9; do not merge panels; maintain realistic nighttime lighting, rain physics, water droplets, splashes, mist, wheel spray and wet reflections; avoid cartoon styling; include the visible English titles and bullet text exactly as specified","customization":{"film mood":"{argument name=\"film mood\" default=\"dark moody cinematic mountain endurance race\"}","weather":"{argument name=\"weather\" default=\"heavy cold rain and fog\"}","main title style":"{argument name=\"caption style\" default=\"pale pink numbers with white uppercase captions on black bars\"}"}}
