Core Production Rules
3 Non-Negotiable Studio Rules
- ✅ Never describe only facial bones—lock 3 unmistakable visual anchors: Hair Silhouette, Color Palette, and Signature Prop.
- ✅ Keep all human characters in the attractive 35–50 visual bracket—avoid accidental grey/silver aging tokens unless casting a mentor.
- ✅ Give your mascot (like an ultra-round orange tabby with an 'M' forehead mark and round squishy paws) recurring comic relief beats every 3–4 minutes.
Copy-Paste Character Bible Block (Markdown / Prompt Token Sheet)
# CHARACTER CONSISTENCY SHEET — SERIES MASTER [HEROINE — ELEANOR] - Visual Age & Vibe: Early 40s, radiant skin, slender, poised British-continental elegance - Hair Anchor: Dark brown low chignon bun, soft face-framing wisps - Wardrobe Default: Cream / ivory / warm camel linen blouse & knitwear - Transformation Gown: Pure white silk crepe backless floor-length evening gown + classic single-strand white pearl necklace with rear drop pearl - Never Token: No silver hair, no heavy makeup in Act 1, no messy streetwear [MALE LEAD — JAMES (CEO ARCHETYPE)] - Visual Age & Vibe: ~45 years old, tall, broad shoulders, defined chest, commanding presence - Hair & Facial Anchor: Thick dark black wavy hair (no grey), neat short stubble, open confident gaze - Wardrobe Default: Charcoal three-piece tailored suit, white dress shirt with top two buttons unfastened - Arc Rule: Act 1 arrogant entitlement -> Act 2 visible humility & protective devotion [ALLY SISTER — CLARA] - Visual Age & Vibe: ~33 years old, energetic, sharp-tongued protector - Hair & Accessories: Bright blonde curly high ponytail with emerald silk scrunchie, gold hoop earrings, stacked gold bangles - Wardrobe Default: Cropped emerald green knit cardigan over white tee, light denim, canvas crossbody bag, phone in hand [MASCOT — PUFFIN] - Breed & Color: Saturated deep ginger/orange classic tabby (clear 'M' forehead tabby mark, striped cheeks/legs/ringed tail, creamy-white chin only) - Body Silhouette: Michelin-baby ultra-round chonk, thick neck rolls, double chin, short legs, big amber-copper eyes - Signature Action: Rapid-fire soft round squishy paw baps (zero claws) at the male lead; belly-up four-paw flailing for the heroine
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does wardrobe locking help AI face consistency?
Viewers process full-body shots in 200 milliseconds using color and silhouette first. When Eleanor always wears ivory/camel linen and Clara always wears an emerald cardigan with a high blonde ponytail, the human brain perceives 100% continuity even across wide and over-the-shoulder cuts.
Why include an animal mascot in a relationship drama?
A chubby orange tabby requires zero lip-sync, costs pennies to animate, breaks heavy tension every 3 minutes, and produces viral Shorts clips.
More Studio Templates & Playbooks
Template #02 · Zero-Lip-Sync Staging
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Over-the-Shoulder No-Lip-Sync Directing: Cut Costs 70% & Double Tension
Template #03 · Retention Pacing
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The 3-Second Hook & 90-Second Reversal Formula for AI Dramas
Template #04 · Zero-Error QC
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