Shot 1
Interrupted Hologram Message
A hologram message breaks apart before the warning completes.
tight over-shoulder with signal distortion pushes
Open source Recipe → All workflow cases
Trailer structure case
Sci-Fi Anime Trailer Shot List
A five-shot science-fiction trailer spine built around one signal, one location reveal, one memory interruption, one rescue beat, and one quiet ending.
Published input
Script and constraints
A hologram message breaks apart before the warning completes.
The pilot enters a rain-soaked cyberpunk alley.
An android remembers a face for a fraction of a second.
A crew member reaches for a drifting astronaut.
The survivors watch a distant planet through the observation window.
Production constraints
- Give every shot one technological story beat.
- Keep interface text abstract and readable as shape rather than relying on generated copy.
- Use signal distortion only at motivated transition points.
Shot-by-shot plan
Recipes become editable production specifications
6s
Shot 2
Cyberpunk Alley Arrival
The pilot enters a rain-soaked cyberpunk alley.
ground-level puddle reflection tilt to subject
Open source Recipe →Shot 3
Android Memory Flash
An android remembers a face for a fraction of a second.
match cuts between eye, flower, and damaged circuit
Open source Recipe →Shot 4
Zero-Gravity Rescue
A crew member reaches for a drifting astronaut.
slow roll around two tethered characters
Open source Recipe →Shot 5
Silence at the Observation Window
The survivors watch a distant planet through the observation window.
very slow pullback from face to vast window
Open source Recipe →Editorial decisions
Open with incomplete information
The broken hologram creates a question before the trailer starts explaining the world.
Alternate scale and intimacy
An alley, a memory close-up, a rescue, and an observation window prevent consecutive shots from competing at the same visual scale.
End with silence rather than another effect
The window shot gives titles, music, and narration room after the rescue peak.
Verification checklist
- Check that glitches remain localized to the hologram and memory transitions.
- Review zero-gravity body orientation before adding debris.
- Confirm the final wide shot has enough negative space for editorial text.
Models to test—not assumed winners
Read the planning comparison →Creator questions
How many shots does a short sci-fi anime teaser need?
This plan uses five distinct beats. The right number depends on duration, but each shot should introduce one readable story function.
Are the interfaces expected to contain readable generated text?
No. Treat interface elements as graphic shapes during generation and add exact typography during editing.