Illustration & 3D
Cinematic Character Design Sheet
A film-production-style character design prompt with structured fields for identity, facial design, psychology, and performance direction.
Prompt Template
{
"type": "cinematic_character_design_sheet",
"intent": "film_production_pitch_board",
"core_directive": {
"layout_rules": [
"no generic layouts",
"no evenly spaced grids",
"no forced symmetry",
"intentional asymmetry",
"art-directed composition"
]
},
"character_identity": {
"name": "[Full character name]",
"alias": "[Nickname / codename]",
"age": "[Real or stylized age]",
"height": "[Exact height cm/ft]",
"build": "[Detailed body proportions, weight distribution, posture]"
},
"ethnicity_design_language": "[Hybrid style: Pixar / anime / cultural realism]",
"face_design": {
"structure": "[Face shape, bone structure, asymmetry]",
"skin": "[Texture, tone, imperfections]",
"eyes": "[Size, spacing, color, quirks]",
"hair": "[Style, physics, imperfections]",
"distinct_features": "[Scars, dimples, unique traits]"
},
"psychological_profile": {
"core_traits": [
"trait1",
"trait2",
"trait3"
],
"internal_conflict": "[Desire vs sabotage]",
"behavior_patterns": [
"[Habit 1]",
"[Habit 2]",
"[Habit 3]"
],
"emotional_baseline": "[Default state + shift speed]"
},
"performance_direction": {
"expression_notes": [
"micro-expressions",
"body language",
"camera awareness",
"subtext in stillness"
]
}
}Variables
{Full character name}
Primary character name
Example: Mina Arakawa
{Nickname / codename}
Alternate name or codename
Example: The Fox
{Real or stylized age}
Age of the character
Example: 27
{Exact height cm/ft}
Precise height
Example: 168 cm
{Detailed body proportions, weight distribution, posture}
Physical build details
Example: Lean, shoulder-forward, light on feet
{Hybrid style: Pixar / anime / cultural realism}
Visual design language blend
Example: Pixar + anime + Tokyo street realism
{Face shape, bone structure, asymmetry}
Facial structure description
Example: Oval face with a slight asymmetrical jawline
{Texture, tone, imperfections}
Skin details
Example: Warm medium tone, faint freckles, subtle sheen
{Size, spacing, color, quirks}
Eye characteristics
Example: Large amber eyes, slightly wide-set, one eyelid heavier
{Style, physics, imperfections}
Hair details
Example: Wavy black hair with flyaways and uneven fringe
{Scars, dimples, unique traits}
Distinctive facial or body features
Example: Small scar under left eyebrow
{trait1}
First core trait
Example: guarded
{trait2}
Second core trait
Example: observant
{trait3}
Third core trait
Example: restless
{Desire vs sabotage}
Central internal conflict
Example: Wants closeness but sabotages trust
{Habit 1}
First recurring behavior
Example: avoids eye contact when lying
{Habit 2}
Second recurring behavior
Example: taps fingers before speaking
{Habit 3}
Third recurring behavior
Example: laughs at tense moments
{Default state + shift speed}
Baseline emotion and how quickly it changes
Example: calm but defensive; shifts instantly under pressure
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