Storyboard Creation

Film and video storyboarding with shot vocabulary, continuity rules, and panel layout. Covers shot types, camera angles, movement, 180-degree rule, and annot...

Security Scan

The skill's storyboard guidance matches its description, but the runtime instructions ask you to fetch and run a remote install script and to log into a third‑party image-generation service without declaring credentials — a mismatch and an install risk you should review before installing.

Purpose & Capability

The SKILL.md content (shot vocabulary, panel layout, commands to generate panels) aligns with a storyboard-creation skill. It explicitly relies on the inference.sh CLI and remote model runs (infsh app run) to produce images — that is coherent with the stated purpose. However, the registry metadata lists no install spec or required credentials, while the instructions include an install/login flow for a third-party service, which is an inconsistency.

Instruction Scope

The instructions tell users/agents to download and execute an external installer (curl | sh https://cli.inference.sh), run infsh login, and then run infsh app run which will send prompts and image files to a remote inference service and third‑party models. That means user prompts and any local files referenced (e.g., panel1.png) will be transmitted to the external service. The SKILL.md does not ask the agent to read broad system files, but it does implicitly require filesystem access for image files and network access to the service. The instructions give the agent explicit permission to run shell commands (allowed-tools: Bash(infsh *)), increasing the scope of what can be executed.

Install Mechanism

Although the registry shows no install spec, SKILL.md recommends installing via a piped shell script (curl -fsSL https://cli.inference.sh | sh). Piping a remote script directly to sh is a high-risk pattern because it executes code fetched from an external host without a manual review step. The file mentions checksum verification locations (dist.inference.sh/checksums.txt), which is better than nothing, but the one-liner encourages an automated fetch-and-run. This is a disproportionate install mechanism for an instruction-only storyboard helper and should be reviewed manually before running.

Credentials

The skill metadata declares no required environment variables or primary credential, but the runtime instructions explicitly call infsh login (an authentication step) and will rely on credentials stored by that CLI. That is a mismatch: the skill expects access to a third-party account/token but does not declare it. Also, running infsh app run will transmit prompts and possibly local images to remote models — sensitive content could be exposed. No other unrelated credentials are requested, but implicit credential creation is not surfaced in the metadata.

Persistence & Privilege

The skill does not request 'always: true' and does not declare system-level persistence. That is appropriate. However, following the SKILL.md install/login flow will create a locally stored CLI and authentication credentials (infsh login), which are persistent on the machine and could be used by the agent later. The skill itself does not request elevated privileges or system-wide config changes.

What to consider before installing

This skill seems to do what it says (storyboard guidance + image generation) but it instructs you to install and log into a third‑party CLI (inference.sh) via a curl|sh one-liner — a high-risk action. Before installing: (1) inspect the installer script at https://cli.inference.sh manually (do not run the pipe) and verify checksums from the listed dist URL; (2) understand that prompts and any local images you pass (panel1.png etc.) will be uploaded to a remote service and may be retained by the provider; (3) prefer manual installation of the CLI or using a vetted/local image-generation option if you need privacy; (4) be aware the SKILL.md expects you to authenticate (infsh login) even though the registry lists no credentials — treat that as an implicit requirement. If you want me to, I can fetch and summarize the installer script and the dist checksums URL for you (I won't execute anything) so you can inspect what would be installed.

Create visual storyboards with AI image generation via inference.sh CLI.

Quick Start

curl -fsSL https://cli.inference.sh | sh && infsh login

# Generate a storyboard panel
infsh app run falai/flux-dev-lora --input '{
  "prompt": "storyboard panel, wide establishing shot of a modern city skyline at sunset, cinematic composition, slightly desaturated colors, film still style, 16:9 aspect ratio",
  "width": 1248,
  "height": 832
}'

# Stitch panels into a board
infsh app run infsh/stitch-images --input '{
  "images": ["panel1.png", "panel2.png", "panel3.png"],
  "direction": "horizontal"
}'

Install note: The install script only detects your OS/architecture, downloads the matching binary from dist.inference.sh, and verifies its SHA-256 checksum. No elevated permissions or background processes. Manual install & verification available.

Shot Types

Abbreviation	Name	Framing	When to Use
ECU	Extreme Close-Up	Eyes only, a detail	Intense emotion, revealing detail
CU	Close-Up	Face fills frame	Emotion, reaction, dialogue
MCU	Medium Close-Up	Head and shoulders	Interviews, conversations
MS	Medium Shot	Waist up	General dialogue, action
MLS	Medium Long Shot	Knees up	Walking, casual interaction
LS	Long Shot	Full body	Character in environment
WS	Wide Shot	Environment dominant	Establishing location, scale
EWS	Extreme Wide Shot	Vast landscape	Epic scope, isolation, transitions

Generating Each Shot Type

# Close-Up — emotion focus
infsh app run falai/flux-dev-lora --input '{
  "prompt": "close-up shot of a woman face showing concern, soft dramatic lighting from the left, shallow depth of field, cinematic film still, slightly desaturated",
  "width": 1248,
  "height": 832
}'

# Medium Shot — dialogue scene
infsh app run falai/flux-dev-lora --input '{
  "prompt": "medium shot of two people talking across a table in a cafe, warm afternoon light through windows, natural composition, cinematic film still, 35mm lens look",
  "width": 1248,
  "height": 832
}'

# Wide Shot — establishing
infsh app run falai/flux-dev-lora --input '{
  "prompt": "wide establishing shot of a futuristic laboratory interior, dramatic overhead lighting, long corridor with glass walls, sci-fi atmosphere, cinematic composition, anamorphic lens style",
  "width": 1248,
  "height": 832
}'

Camera Angles

Angle	Effect	When to Use
Eye Level	Neutral, natural	Default for most scenes
High Angle	Subject looks small, vulnerable	Showing weakness, overview
Low Angle	Subject looks powerful, dominant	Authority, heroism, threat
Bird's Eye	God-like overview	Maps, establishing geography
Worm's Eye	Extreme power, awe	Architecture, towering figures
Dutch Angle	Unease, disorientation	Tension, madness, action
Over-the-Shoulder (OTS)	Viewer positioned with character	Conversations, POV

Camera Movement

Movement	Description	Emotion
Pan	Camera rotates horizontally (on tripod)	Scanning, following, revealing
Tilt	Camera rotates vertically (on tripod)	Revealing height, power
Dolly	Camera moves toward/away from subject	Intimacy (in), distance (out)
Truck	Camera moves laterally	Following alongside, revealing
Crane/Jib	Camera moves up or down vertically	Grand reveals, transitions
Zoom	Lens focal length changes (camera stays)	Focus shift, dramatic emphasis
Steadicam/Gimbal	Smooth handheld tracking	Immersion, following action
Handheld	Deliberate camera shake	Urgency, documentary feel, chaos
Static	Camera doesn't move	Stability, observation, tension

In storyboards, indicate movement with arrows drawn on panels.

Continuity Rules

The 180-Degree Rule

Imagine a line (axis) between two characters in conversation. The camera must stay on ONE side of that line.

         Character A        Character B
              ●─────────────────●
             /                   \
           /     CAMERA ZONE      \
         /     (stay on this side)  \
       📷          📷          📷
     Camera 1   Camera 2   Camera 3

Crossing the line confuses the viewer about spatial relationships. Only cross intentionally (with a neutral shot in between or a visible camera move).

Match on Action

When cutting between two angles of the same action, the action must continue seamlessly:

Panel A: Hand reaches for door handle (medium shot)
Panel B: Hand grabs door handle (close-up)
         ↑ Action continues from same point

Eyeline Match

When a character looks at something, the next shot should show what they're looking at, from their approximate point of view.

Panel A: Character looks up and to the right
Panel B: The object they see, framed from slightly below-left

Screen Direction

If a character moves left-to-right in one shot, they should continue left-to-right in the next. Reversing direction implies they turned around.

Panel Layout

Standard Formats

Layout	Panels	Use For
2x3 (6 panels)	6 per page	Detailed scenes, dialogue
3x3 (9 panels)	9 per page	Action sequences, montages
2x2 (4 panels)	4 per page	Key moments, presentations
Single	1 per page	Hero shots, critical moments

Panel Annotation Format

Each panel should include:

┌────────────────────────────────────┐
│ SCENE 3 — SHOT 2                   │ ← Scene and shot number
│                                    │
│   [Generated image here]           │ ← Visual
│                                    │
├────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Shot: MS, eye level                │ ← Shot type and angle
│ Movement: Slow dolly in            │ ← Camera movement
│ Duration: 4 sec                    │ ← Estimated duration
│ Action: Sarah opens the letter     │ ← What happens
│ Dialogue: "This changes everything"│ ← Any spoken lines
│ SFX: Paper rustling, clock ticking │ ← Sound effects
│ Music: Tension builds              │ ← Music cue
└────────────────────────────────────┘

Storyboard Workflow

Step 1: Shot List

Before generating images, write a shot list:

SCENE 1 — OFFICE, DAY

1.1  WS  - Establishing shot of office building exterior, morning
1.2  MS  - Sarah walks through office, carrying coffee
1.3  CU  - Sarah's face, notices something on her desk
1.4  ECU - An envelope on the desk, unfamiliar handwriting
1.5  MS  - Sarah picks up envelope, opens it
1.6  CU  - Sarah's eyes widen as she reads
1.7  ECU - Key phrase on the letter (insert text)

Step 2: Generate Panels

Use consistent style across all panels:

# Establish a consistent style prompt suffix
STYLE="cinematic film still, slightly desaturated, warm color grade, 35mm lens, shallow depth of field"

# Panel 1.1 — Wide establishing
infsh app run falai/flux-dev-lora --input "{
  \"prompt\": \"wide shot of a modern glass office building exterior, morning golden hour light, people entering, $STYLE\",
  \"width\": 1248, \"height\": 832
}" --no-wait

# Panel 1.2 — Medium shot
infsh app run falai/flux-dev-lora --input "{
  \"prompt\": \"medium shot of a professional woman walking through a modern open office, carrying coffee cup, morning light through windows, $STYLE\",
  \"width\": 1248, \"height\": 832
}" --no-wait

# Panel 1.3 — Close-up
infsh app run falai/flux-dev-lora --input "{
  \"prompt\": \"close-up of a woman face looking down at her desk with curious expression, soft office lighting, $STYLE\",
  \"width\": 1248, \"height\": 832
}" --no-wait

Step 3: Assemble Board

# Stitch panels into rows
infsh app run infsh/stitch-images --input '{
  "images": ["panel_1_1.png", "panel_1_2.png", "panel_1_3.png"],
  "direction": "horizontal"
}'

infsh app run infsh/stitch-images --input '{
  "images": ["panel_1_4.png", "panel_1_5.png", "panel_1_6.png"],
  "direction": "horizontal"
}'

# Then stitch rows vertically for full page
infsh app run infsh/stitch-images --input '{
  "images": ["row1.png", "row2.png"],
  "direction": "vertical"
}'

Style Consistency Tips

• Use the same style suffix across all panels (lens, color grade, lighting)
• Use FLUX LoRA if you need consistent characters across panels
• Keep the same aspect ratio for all panels
• Generate more panels than you need and select the best
• If a panel doesn't match the style, regenerate with adjusted prompt

Common Mistakes

Mistake	Problem	Fix
Crossing the 180-degree line	Confuses spatial relationships	Stay on one side or use neutral shot
All same shot type	Visually boring, no rhythm	Vary between CU, MS, WS
No establishing shot	Viewer doesn't know where they are	Start scenes with WS or EWS
Too many shots per scene	Pacing drags	5-8 shots per scene is typical
Inconsistent style between panels	Looks like different projects	Use same style prompt suffix
Missing annotations	Panels are ambiguous	Always note shot type, movement, action

Related Skills

npx skills add inference-sh/skills@ai-image-generation
npx skills add inference-sh/skills@ai-video-generation
npx skills add inference-sh/skills@video-prompting-guide
npx skills add inference-sh/skills@prompt-engineering

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