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]