Scene System
In CharaStudio, a scene is the smallest unit of story narrative. Each scene contains:
- Scene Title: e.g., "Frost Moon City Gate"
- Scene Type: Indoor/Outdoor, Day/Night, Real/Dream
- Location: Which World Card/Scene Card it belongs to
- Characters Present: List of characters in this scene
- Scene Description: Text description of the scene's visual environment
- Panel Sequence: Comic panels for this scene
Creating a Scene
- In the chapter editor, click "Add Scene"
- Fill in basic scene information
- Link to the corresponding World Card
- Select characters present
- Add scene description (AI can assist)
Panel Editor
CharaStudio provides a visual panel editor:
┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐
│ Panel 1 │→ │ Panel 2 │→ │ Panel 3 │
│ Wide │ │ Medium │ │ Close-up│
└─────────┘ └─────────┘ └─────────┘
Each panel can be set to:
- Shot Type: Wide, Medium, Close-up, Two-shot, Group shot
- Angle: Eye-level, Bird's-eye, Worm's-eye, Dutch, etc.
- Art Style: Realistic, Anime, Ink wash, Black & white
- Dialogue Bubbles: Bubble style and content
AI Panel Generation
Convert text scripts into comic panels:
- Complete the scene's text description
- Click "AI Generate Panels"
- Select the panel style
- AI will automatically plan panel count, shot types, and composition
- Review and adjust unsatisfactory panels
- Click "Generate Images", and AI will draw comics based on panel content
Scene Card Library
In the "Scene Cards" tab, you can manage all scenes:
- Create reusable scene templates
- Scene Cards contain preset location descriptions and atmosphere settings
- Import Scene Cards into new projects to quickly build story environments
Scene Transitions
Smooth transitions between scenes maintain narrative flow:
| Transition | Suitable Scene | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Hard Cut | Fast-paced, tense scenes | Crisp and clean |
| Cross-dissolve | Time passage | Soft and natural |
| Fade In/Out | Dreams/memories | Dreamlike |
| Wipe | Continuous action | Smooth |
Batch Panel Generation
For scenes with many panels, use batch generation:
- Select multiple panels
- Choose "Batch Generate"
- Set consistent style parameters for all selected panels
- AI will generate all panels in parallel, saving time