Shot 1
Cat at the Classroom Window
The heroine notices a cat at the classroom window.
desk-level push toward the cat entering frame
Open source Recipe → All workflow cases
Character continuity case
Consistent Anime Character Short Scene
A three-shot character sequence designed around stable costume landmarks, restrained gestures, and reference-first generation.
Published input
Script and constraints
The heroine notices a cat at the classroom window.
She pauses beside a vending machine after school and looks away.
At the station, she raises one hand as the train begins to leave.
Production constraints
- Repeat the same hair shape, eye color, uniform collar, and bag in every reference.
- Use one small gesture per shot instead of full-body action.
- Approve reference frames as a set before generating motion.
Shot-by-shot plan
Recipes become editable production specifications
4s
Shot 2
After-School Vending Machine
She pauses beside a vending machine after school and looks away.
locked medium two-shot divided by vending machine light
Open source Recipe →Shot 3
Platform Goodbye
At the station, she raises one hand as the train begins to leave.
locked wide shot as a train wipes the frame
Open source Recipe →Editorial decisions
Choose identity-friendly framing
Medium and close compositions keep the face and costume landmarks large enough to compare between shots.
Keep lighting changes motivated
Classroom daylight, vending-machine glow, and platform dusk change gradually while the character design remains fixed.
Treat references as a batch gate
A mismatched still is rejected before video spend, which protects both continuity and credits.
Verification checklist
- Place the three approved references side by side.
- Compare face shape, bangs, collar, bag, and dominant palette.
- Record which landmark drifted when a draft fails.
Models to test—not assumed winners
Read the planning comparison →Creator questions
What should a character reference lock first?
Prioritize silhouette, hair shape, face landmarks, costume geometry, and two or three color anchors before adding fine accessories.
Is character consistency guaranteed?
No. This workflow reduces avoidable variation and makes review repeatable, but provider behavior still needs to be tested with your references.