Prompt template
Nine-Panel Character Expression Sheet
A 3x3 sheet of one character in nine fixed expressions, actions and outfits, seen through a shared framing device; art style and character are controls.
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Your prompt
{ "type": "3x3 character expression grid", "style": "{argument name=\"art style\" default=\"3D animation, Pixar style\"}", "character_base": "young woman with voluminous dark wavy hair and round wire-rimmed glasses", "common_theme": "{argument name=\"framing concept\" default=\"peeking through a torn hole in white paper\"}", "layout": { "rows": 3, "columns": 3, "total_panels": 9, "panels": [ {"position": "top-left", "expression": "winking", "action": "adjusting glasses", "outfit": "green sweater"}, {"position": "top-center", "expression": "smirking", "action": "lowering dark sunglasses", "outfit": "red leather jacket"}, {"position": "top-right", "expression": "thinking", "action": "finger on chin", "outfit": "yellow hoodie"}, {"position": "middle-left", "expression": "big smile", "action": "arms resting on edge", "outfit": "black and white striped shirt"}, {"position": "middle-center", "expression": "smiling", "action": "thumbs up", "outfit": "orange button-up shirt"}, {"position": "middle-right", "expression": "neutral", "action": "drinking boba tea", "outfit": "blue sweater"}, {"position": "bottom-left", "expression": "happy", "action": "waving", "outfit": "purple sweater vest over white shirt"}, {"position": "bottom-center", "expression": "laughing with eyes closed", "action": "arms crossed", "outfit": "pink cardigan"}, {"position": "bottom-right", "expression": "silly", "action": "poking cheeks", "outfit": "teal sweater"} ] } }
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When to use it
Use when you have one character design and need a consistent set of expressions for reference, emotes or a portfolio page.
How to get the best result
- Pin hair, face and eyewear in one sentence; the top-left panel has her adjusting glasses, so give her a pair.
- Leave clothing out of the character description; every panel assigns its own outfit, from leather jacket to cardigan.
- Commit the art style to one lane, such as 3D animation or flat cel shading, or the nine panels drift between looks.
Watch-outs
- The 3x3 grid has no ratio wording, so choose a square aspect ratio in the generator; a wide frame squashes each panel.
- Nine panel specs already fill the prompt, so a long character description is diluted; keep it to one dense sentence.
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