How to Make AI Videos From a Storyboard (Full Guide)

What this lesson covers

Youri van Hofwegen demonstrates how to generate complete multi-shot AI video sequences from a single 15-panel storyboard image inside Higgsfield. The end-to-end workflow leverages character sheets from photo collages, Claude prompt engineering, GPT Image 2 storyboard grids, and Seedance 2.0 animation across multiple visual styles.

Key takeaways from the creator

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1. 00:55 ↗

   Uploading a multi-angle photo collage with an isolated background into GPT Image 2 generates consistent character reference sheets across different art styles.

2. 01:45 ↗

   Structuring a 15-panel storyboard grid with shot types, timecodes, and actions gives video models precise visual pacing instructions in a single reference frame.

3. 02:13 ↗

   Loading a custom prompt builder skill into Claude allows creators to generate detailed multi-panel storyboard prompts from a single descriptive sentence.

4. 03:16 ↗

   Inconsistent storyboard panels can be selectively modified using reference-based image editing without regenerating the entire grid layout.

5. 04:02 ↗

   Supplying both the full storyboard grid and character sheet to Seedance 2.0 produces a smooth 15-second continuous animation that follows storyboard beats with natural sound.

6. 05:28 ↗

   Changing the style modifier line in the initial character prompt adapts the exact same storyboard pipeline across cartoon, photorealistic, and 80s anime styles.

Workflow outlined in the video

1. Upload a multi-angle facial collage to GPT Image 2 on Higgsfield to generate a high-fidelity, plain-background character sheet.
2. Use Claude with a storyboard prompt builder skill to convert a one-line scene concept into a structured 15-panel shot description.
3. Generate a 4K 15-panel storyboard in GPT Image 2 using the character sheet as an image reference.
4. Perform reference-guided image edits to fix any minor object inconsistencies across individual storyboard panels.
5. Import the approved character sheet and storyboard grid as references into Seedance 2.0 in the Higgsfield video workspace.
6. Set video output parameters to 15 seconds at 1080p, enable audio, and generate the final animated scene.

Before you use this workflow

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