1# Storyboard Template
2 
3## Storyboard Document Format
4 
5```markdown
6---
7title: "[Comic Title]"
8topic: "[topic description]"
9time_span: "[e.g., 1912-1954]"
10narrative_approach: "[chronological/thematic/character-focused]"
11recommended_style: "[style name]"
12recommended_layout: "[layout name or varies]"
13aspect_ratio: "3:4"    # 3:4 (portrait), 4:3 (landscape), 16:9 (widescreen)
14language: "[zh/en/ja/etc.]"
15page_count: [N]
16generated: "YYYY-MM-DD HH:mm"
17---
18 
19# [Comic Title] - Knowledge Comic Storyboard
20 
21**Character Reference**: characters/characters.png
22 
23---
24 
25## Cover
26 
27**Filename**: 00-cover-[slug].png
28**Core Message**: [one-liner]
29 
30**Visual Design**:
31- Title typography style
32- Main visual composition
33- Color scheme
34- Subtitle / time span notation
35 
36**Visual Prompt**:
37[Detailed image generation prompt]
38 
39---
40 
41## Page 1 / N
42 
43**Filename**: 01-page-[slug].png
44**Layout**: [standard/cinematic/dense/splash/mixed]
45**Narrative Layer**: [Main narrative / Narrator layer / Mixed]
46**Core Message**: [What this page conveys]
47 
48### Panel Layout
49 
50**Panel Count**: X
51**Layout Type**: [grid/irregular/splash]
52 
53#### Panel 1 (Size: 1/3 page, Position: Top)
54 
55**Scene**: [Time, location]
56**Image Description**:
57- Camera angle: [bird's eye / low angle / eye level / close-up / wide shot]
58- Characters: [pose, expression, action]
59- Environment: [scene details, period markers]
60- Lighting: [atmosphere description]
61- Color tone: [palette reference]
62 
63**Text Elements**:
64- Dialogue bubble (oval): "Character line"
65- Narrator box (rectangular): 「Narrator commentary」
66- Caption bar: [Background info text]
67 
68#### Panel 2...
69 
70**Page Hook**: [Cliffhanger or transition at page end]
71 
72**Visual Prompt**:
73[Full page image generation prompt]
74 
75---
76 
77## Page 2 / N
78...
79```
80 
81## Cover Design Principles
82 
83- Academic gravitas with visual appeal
84- Title typography reflecting knowledge/science theme
85- Composition hinting at core theme (character silhouette, iconic symbol, concept diagram)
86- Subtitle or time span for epic scope
87 
88## Panel Composition Guidelines
89 
90| Panel Type | Recommended Count | Usage |
91|-----------|-------------------|-------|
92| Main narrative | 3-5 per page | Story progression |
93| Concept diagram | 1-2 per page | Visualize abstractions |
94| Narrator panel | 0-1 per page | Commentary, transition |
95| Splash (full/half) | Occasional | Major moments |
96 
97## Panel Size Reference
98 
99- **Full page (Splash)**: Major moments, key breakthroughs
100- **Half page**: Important scenes, turning points
101- **1/3 page**: Standard narrative panels
102- **1/4 or smaller**: Quick progression, sequential action
103 
104## Concept Visualization Techniques
105 
106Transform abstract concepts into concrete visuals:
107 
108| Abstract Concept | Visual Approach |
109|-----------------|-----------------|
110| Neural network | Glowing nodes with connecting lines |
111| Gradient descent | Ball rolling down valley terrain |
112| Data flow | Luminous particles flowing through pipes |
113| Algorithm iteration | Ascending spiral staircase |
114| Breakthrough moment | Shattering barrier, piercing light |
115| Logical proof | Building blocks assembling |
116| Uncertainty | Forking paths, fog, multiple shadows |
117 
118## Text Element Design
119 
120| Text Type | Style | Usage |
121|-----------|-------|-------|
122| Character dialogue | Oval speech bubble | Main narrative speech |
123| Narrator commentary | Rectangular box | Explanation, commentary |
124| Caption bar | Edge-mounted rectangle | Time, location info |
125| Thought bubble | Cloud shape | Character inner monologue |
126| Term label | Bold / special color | First appearance of technical terms |
127 
128## Prompt Structure for Consistency
129 
130Each page prompt should include character reference:
131 
132```
133[CHARACTER REFERENCE]
134(Key details from characters.md for characters in this page)
135 
136[PAGE CONTENT]
137(Specific scene, panel layout, and visual elements)
138 
139[CONSISTENCY REMINDER]
140Maintain exact character appearances as defined in character reference.
141- [Character A]: [key identifying features]
142- [Character B]: [key identifying features]
143```
144