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[BOARD HEADER]
Title: Ashes of the Ancient: Dragonspine Duel
Project: Ashes of the Ancient
Format: 16:9
Sequence: 01 / 01
Duration: 15 seconds
Style Lock: High-fidelity fantasy CGI, realistic textures, dark cinematic lighting, glowing purple magical accents.
[SCENE CARDS]
SCENE 01 | 00:00-00:02 | THE ANCIENT AWAKENS
Start Frame:
A low-angle shot behind the Dark Elf warrior. She stands tiny before the massive Ancient Fire Drake. The dragon's throat glows with building embers.
End Frame:
The Drake let's out a deafening roar, its massive wings unfurling to block out the sunset. Dust and pebbles vibrate on the ground.
Camera:
Low-angle tracking shot, slowly pushing toward the dragon.
Dialogue:
None
SFX:
Low-frequency rumble, leather-like creak of wings, sudden bass-heavy dragon roar.
Action:
The Dark Elf grips her daggers; the dragon asserts its dominance by expanding its physical presence.
Start Frame Image Prompt:
High-fidelity fantasy CGI, low angle, dark elf female warrior with long white hair in ornate black and purple armor, standing in front of a massive black fire drake, dragon throat glowing orange, ruined stone pillars, cinematic lighting, 16:9.
End Frame Image Prompt:
High-fidelity fantasy CGI, massive dragon wings spreading wide, black scales reflecting orange sunset, dragon head roaring, dark elf warrior in foreground, embers flying, cinematic depth of field, 16:9.
Negative Constraints:
Cartoonish style, low detail, bright daylight, flat lighting.
SCENE 02 | 00:02-00:05 | THE INFERNO BREATH
Start Frame:
The Drake snaps its head forward. A concentrated beam of orange fire begins to erupt from its maw.
End Frame:
The fire consumes the foreground. The Dark Elf is seen in silhouette, leaping laterally to the left, leaving a purple magical trail.
Camera:
Extreme wide shot to show the scale of the fire breath, then a quick pan to follow the elf's movement.
Dialogue:
None
SFX:
Jet-engine roar of fire, crackling heat.
Action:
The dragon breathes a torrent of flame; the elf uses a high-speed dash to avoid the blast.
Start Frame Image Prompt:
High-fidelity fantasy CGI, fire drake breathing a massive torrent of orange fire, intense heat distortion, dark environment, ruins illuminated by fire, 16:9.
End Frame Image Prompt:
High-fidelity fantasy CGI, Dark Elf warrior leaping through the air, purple magical energy trailing from her feet, silhouette against a wall of flame, motion blur, 16:9.
Negative Constraints:
Static movement, blue fire, change in armor design.
SCENE 03 | 00:05-00:08 | SHADOW STEP
Start Frame:
The Dark Elf vanishes into a cloud of purple smoke mid-air as the dragon's head turns to follow her.
End Frame:
The Elf reappears directly above the dragon’s neck, her twin daggers glowing with intense violet light.
Camera:
Fast whip-pan and zoom-in on the dragon's shoulder.
Dialogue:
None
SFX:
Magic "shimmer" sound, airy whoosh.
Action:
The warrior teleports (Shadow Step) to gain high ground on the dragon's massive body.
Start Frame Image Prompt:
High-fidelity fantasy CGI, purple smoke explosion in mid-air, dragon's eye looking toward the camera, cinematic blur, 16:9.
End Frame Image Prompt:
High-fidelity fantasy CGI, Dark Elf warrior appearing on the dragon's neck, dual purple glowing daggers raised, realistic black scales, dramatic lighting, 16:9.
Negative Constraints:
Bright colors, cute aesthetic, loss of armor detail.
SCENE 04 | 00:08-00:11 | PIERCING STRIKE
Start Frame:
Close-up on the Dark Elf’s face, determined expression. She plunges both daggers into the gap between the dragon's scales.
End Frame:
Purple energy cracks through the dragon's scales like lightning. The dragon reels back in pain.
Camera:
Tight close-up on the impact point, handheld camera shake for impact.
Dialogue:
Elf: "Fall!"
SFX:
Metallic crunch, magical energy surge, dragon shriek of pain.
Action:
The daggers pierce the hide, releasing a surge of dark magic into the beast.
Start Frame Image Prompt:
High-fidelity fantasy CGI, extreme close up, dark elf female face, glowing eyes, plunging purple daggers into thick black dragon scales, sparks, 16:9.
End Frame Image Prompt:
High-fidelity fantasy CGI, purple energy veins spreading across dragon scales, dragon head thrashing in pain, dark elf clinging to armor, 16:9.
Negative Constraints:
Blood/gore (keep it magical/energy-based), change in dagger color.
SCENE 05 | 00:11-00:15 | HEROIC LANDING
Start Frame:
The dragon collapses toward the ground, kicking up a massive cloud of ash and dust. The Elf flips backward off the falling beast.
End Frame:
The Elf lands in a three-point stance in the foreground. Behind her, the dragon lies defeated, its glow fading. She sheathes a dagger.
Camera:
Slow-motion tracking the Elf's fall, landing in a wide heroic shot.
Dialogue:
None
SFX:
Massive thud of the dragon hitting earth, settling dust, metallic sheathing click.
Action:
The dragon is defeated; the warrior lands safely as the dust settles around her.
Start Frame Image Prompt:
High-fidelity fantasy CGI, massive dragon falling into dust, dark elf warrior backflipping away in slow motion, ruins in background, 16:9.
End Frame Image Prompt:
High-fidelity fantasy CGI, Dark Elf warrior kneeling in three-point landing, smoke rising from armor, defeated dragon corpse in background, cinematic sunset, 16:9.
Negative Constraints:
Disappearing dragon, change in hair color, different environment.
[KEY CHARACTERS]
- Dark Elf Warrior: Silver-white hair, dark grey skin, intricate black/purple plate armor, dual daggers with violet energy blades.
- Ancient Fire Drake: Colossal black-scaled dragon, internal orange glow (magma-like) in throat and chest, tattered wings.
[TONE & DIRECTION]
- Epic, high-stakes boss-battle energy.
- Fast-paced action with moments of slow-motion "impact" frames.
- High-contrast lighting (orange fire vs. purple magic vs. dark environment).
- Grounded, realistic physics despite the magical setting.
[MUSIC & SFX PLAN (15 SECONDS)]
0s-3s: Orchestral swell with heavy brass and tribal percussion.
3s-6s: Sound of roaring fire dominates; music dips into a fast-paced violin staccato.
6s-9s: High-pitched magical "shimmer" as she teleports.
9s-12s: Heavy percussion hit (Taiko drums) on the dagger strike.
12s-15s: Music fades into a low, victorious cello note; sound of wind and settling dust.
[TECH SPECS]
- Duration: 15 seconds
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Resolution: 1920x1080
- Frame Rate: 24 fps
- Color: Full color (High contrast Orange/Purple)
- Output Mode: Storyboard board with paired start/end frames
[FULL STORYBOARD BOARD PROMPT]
Purpose: Generate one complete cinematic storyboard board image matching this board-style presentation.
Board Prompt:
A professional cinematic storyboard pitch board for "Ashes of the Ancient." The board contains 5 labeled scene cards, each with a 'Start Frame' and 'End Frame' panel. Every panel features high-fidelity fantasy CGI artwork of a Dark Elf female in black armor fighting a massive black Fire Drake in a ruined valley. Scene numbers and timecodes (00:00-00:15) are clearly visible above each card. Concise production text blocks describe Camera, Dialogue, and SFX. The bottom of the board features footer sections for Key Characters (Dark Elf, Fire Drake), Tone & Direction, Music & SFX Plan, and Tech Specs. The layout is clean and premium, while the inner panel art strictly maintains a dark, realistic, epic high-fantasy game cinematic style.
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