Resolution: At least 300 dpi (recommended)
Color: RGB or grayscale (no CMYK)
Format: PNG (preserves transparency) or high-quality JPEG
Contrast: Clear line work, distinct black outlines

Export Format: PNG sequence or PDF
Layered Files: Provide full PSD or AI files if available for optimal preservation
Size: At least 1500px wide (2000+px recommended)

Prompt Strategy:
"[Using @material[panel_image]]
This panel shows [action description].
Add camera [push-in/pull-out/orbit].
Any implied character movement: [description]
"

Prompt Strategy:
"Sequential comic panels:
1. @material[panel_1] - [brief description]
2. @material[panel_2] - [brief description]
3. @material[panel_3] - [brief description]

Story Arc: [brief story summary]
Reading Order: [left-to-right/right-to-left/vertical]
Inferred Transitions: [smooth/cut/special effects]
"

"Follow the camera angles of the comic panels.
Panel 1 (close-up) = close camera.
Panel 2 (wide-angle) = camera pulls back.
Panel 3 (diagonal) = camera rotates 30 degrees.
All transitions: smooth push-ins and pull-backs, no cuts."

Panel 1: Character stands with arms at waist.
Inferred Action: Slight breathing; possible weight shift.

Panel 2: Character raises arm.
Inferred Action: Smooth motion arc from pose 1 to 2.

Panel 3: Character throws a punch.
Inferred Action: Speed lines indicate fast impact. Fluid striking motion.

"Infer missing motion:
- Panel shows character clenching fist: Add punch motion, shoulder rotation, impact momentum.
- Panel shows character turning: Add head turn, body rotation, fluid movement.
- Panel shows character jumping: Add takeoff, ascent, and landing, upward speed lines."

Large panels (take up much space) → Longer screen time (1-2 seconds)
Small panels (fast succession) → Shorter screen time (0.5 seconds)
Full-page panels → Likely key scenes (2-3 seconds)

Clear story progression → Smooth cuts or fades
Time jumps or flashbacks → Special transitions (light flash, rotation, warp)
Action continuity → Seamless motion connecting panels
Between dialogue → Brief pause for breathing

Visual Approach 1: Voiceover
"Add voiceover to match text in speech bubbles.
Timing:
- 'We must escape!' appears during Panel 1, continues during Panel 2 transition.
- Switch to next character's dialogue."

Visual Approach 2: Text Overlay
"Preserve visual direction of speech bubbles.
Animation: Fade in text as character starts speaking.
Position: Keep in bubble location."

"Dialogue synchronization prompts:
Character A speaks: Keep Character A centered or prominent on screen (2 seconds).
Character B responds: Cut to Character B or keep both in frame.
Background music: Fade in/out between dialogue, no overlap.
Sound effects (hits, movement): Sync to visual impacts."

Visual Effects:
- Flash or explosion lights synchronized with sound words
- Increased intensity of motion lines
- Changes in color saturation or contrast
- Camera shake or impact reaction

Specify in prompts:
"'POW' in panel becomes yellow flash and white impact lines.
Corresponding sound effect: Hit or punch sound."

"Motion lines from top-left to bottom-right → Character moves in that diagonal direction.
Spiral lines → Rotation or dizziness.
Wavy lines → Fluid, soft, or wobbly movement.
Straight lines → Fast, direct impact or dash."

Simple backgrounds (solid color or pattern) → Focus on characters; possibly more empty space
Detailed backgrounds (city, forest) → Camera may pan to show environment; slower transitions
Battlefield or action scene → Add camera shake; possible dust or smoke VFX
Indoor setting → Preserve furniture and perspective lines

"Maintain background continuity as panels progress in the same location.
If background changes (flashback, new location):
- Clearly label as scene change.
- Use color grading changes or visual effect transitions."

[Subject]: Single comic panel from @material[comic_panel]
[Scene]: Brief description of what the panel shows
[Aesthetics]: Preserve original comic style: [cel-shaded/hand-drawn/anime/print]
[Inferred Action]: Panel shows [position or action]. Add implied motion: [description]
[Camera]: Panel angle: [description]. Camera motion: [push-in/rotate/pan]
[Color Matching]: Preserve original color palette. [Any VFX color shifts]
[Duration]: [2-4 seconds]
[Audio]: [Background soundtrack type] or [dialogue/sound effects]
[Output]: [Special instructions]

[Title]: Comic to Video Animation
[Number of Panels]: [Total panels]
[Style]: Preserve original comic aesthetics: [style]
[Panels]: 
- Panel 1 (@material[panel_1]): [Brief scene description]. Dialogue: [text]
- Panel 2 (@material[panel_2]): [Brief scene description]. Dialogue: [text]
- [Continue for all panels]

[Story Arc]: [Overall narrative from Panel 1 to final panel]
[Reading Order]: [left-to-right/right-to-left/vertical]
[Transitions]: Smooth video connections between panels. Infer implied actions.
[Camera Work]: Automatically adjust camera to match comic perspectives and panel sizes.
[Dialogue Voiceover]: [Voiceover language and tone]
[Sound Effects]: [Any sound effects to sync with specific panels]
[Background Music]: [Music style/intensity matching the story]
[VFX]: [Preserve comic effect lines; add animated effects]
[Duration]: [Total output length, typically number of panels ×1-2 seconds]
[Quality]: [Resolution], [Frame rate]

Style: Original manga lines. Cel-shaded or minimal coloring.
Features:
- Large eyes and expressive changes
- Stylized backgrounds (speed lines, distant views)
- Sound words (POW, BOOM) become visual effects
- Possible internal monologues as voiceover

Dialogue: Japanese or English voiceover, depending on source
Transitions: Sharp cuts or special transitions (flash, rotation)
Panel bars: Show rapid consecutive time jumps

Style: Refined line work. Artistic color or monochrome.
Features:
- Varied panel sizes (sometimes irregular grids)
- Adult themes and complex narratives
- Environmental focus and detailed backgrounds
- Less dialogue, more visual storytelling

Dialogue: Usually English or local language
Transitions: Smooth narrative transitions
Rhythm: Slow, thoughtful, emphasis on details

Style: Clean lines. Highly colored (Copic or digital).
Features:
- Hero and superhero action
- Dynamic poses and powerful compositions
- Clear panel grids (usually regular)
- Prominent sound words and dialogue bubbles

Dialogue: English voiceover
Transitions: Fast cuts or time jumps
Rhythm: High-energy, action-driven
VFX: Add energy effects, impact lines, flashes

Style: Digital art. Vibrant colors. Modern.
Features:
- Vertical scroll format (adjusted for horizontal video)
- First "screen" is a hook
- Highly stylized special effects
- Varied panel sizes and layouts

Dialogue: Usually English
Transitions: Vertical "scroll" becomes horizontal pan
Rhythm: Fast, visually striking

For long sequences with more than 6 panels:
- Break into "scenes" (groups of 3-4 panels).
- Create natural transitions/pauses between scenes.
- Vary camera work between different scenes to add diversity.
- Keep soundtrack consistent throughout, but adjust intensity between scenes.

If your comic cuts between timelines:
"Flashback to [another time/character]:
- Use color grading changes (faded, blue tint, etc.)
- Add visual transition effects
- Slow down camera work
- Possibly adjust soundtrack
Return to present: Reverse transition; restore color and speed."

"Panel 1: Character is surprised (wide eyes, open mouth).
Inferred Action: Facial expression change from neutral to surprised. Add eye widening and blinking.

Panel 2: Character is happy (laughing).
Inferred Action: Mouth upturns, eyes squint, possible blushing."

"Original comic style: [style]
Preserve all line work and coloring.
Added motion should not alter the base art.
Any new character positions or actions should align with original style and anatomy."

Single Panel:
"Comic panel @material[image].
Shows [action].
Infer buffered motion. Camera slowly pushes in.
Preserve art style. [2-3 seconds]."

3-Panel Sequence:
"3 comic panels, in order:
@material[p1] → @material[p2] → @material[p3]
Story: [Summary]
Smooth transitions. Infer camera from close-up to wide shot.
Background soundtrack. [4-6 seconds]."