# Your First Creation

### :white\_check\_mark: Pre-Creation Checklist

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To get the best results, prepare these essentials:

#### ✅ **1. Credits**

You’ll need credits to generate images and videos.

* 1 image = 1 credit
* 1 short video = 5 credits\
  Start with the free plan or upgrade anytime for more creative power.

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#### 📸 **2. Good Reference Photos (Optional)**

If you’re converting a photo to anime, choose:

* Clear lighting (avoid shadows or filters)
* Face visible and centered
* Neutral or simple background

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#### ✍️ **3. Strong Prompts**

Short and specific always wins.\
Use this formula:

> **Subject + Setting + Emotion + Lighting + Camera Angle + Style**

Example:

> “A shy anime girl under cherry blossoms at sunset, soft lighting, medium shot, in Makoto Shinkai style.”

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#### 🎞️ **4. Clear Intent**

Decide what you want to create first:

* A **Character Sheet** for consistency
* A **Scene or Video** for storytelling
* A **Photo-to-Anime** to stylize yourself or others

Start small — one great scene can spark an entire world.

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### :adult: S**tep 1: Create Your Character**

Start by designing your main character.\
Give them a name, a short description, and a few traits — like *“cool-headed hacker with a black hoodie and calm expression.”*\
AutoWeeb will generate a **consistent character sheet** with multiple poses and emotions.

> 🎨 *Pro tip:* Save your character — it’ll stay consistent across every image and video you make.

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### :cherry\_blossom: S**tep 2: Build Your Scene**

Next, create your first image or video.\
Describe what’s happening, the setting, and the emotion.\
Example:

> *“My character stands on a neon rooftop in Tokyo at sunset, wind blowing through their hair, cinematic lighting.”*

Choose your **camera angle** (close-up, wide, aerial) and hit **Generate**.\
Watch your idea turn into a vivid anime frame in seconds.

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### :art: S**tep 3: Animate Your Story**

Now bring your scene to life.\
Choose “Create Video,” select your character, and describe the action:

> *“Character walks through glowing cherry blossoms, camera slowly pans.”*

You can adjust **character action, motion, and lighting** — and then share or download your short.\
Combine scenes to tell complete stories or start building your own anime series.

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### 🌟 That’s it — you’re an anime creator.

Every click expands your world.\
Keep exploring features like **Panoramic Scenes**, **Convert-Photo-to-Anime**, and different camera shot angles, and watch your imagination evolve into cinematic storytelling.


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