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David Kotnik 7039673b4d 🎬 INTRO SHOTS - TOP 3 COMPLETE!
 3 CRITICAL INTRO IMAGES GENERATED:

📁 /assets/references/intro_shots/

**1. kai_ana_twins_childhood.png**
- Young Kai + Ana holding hands (age 8-10)
- EXACT DNA match to master references
- Kai: Green dreads, red eyes, gauges, piercings
- Ana: Purple skin, magenta hair, determined
- Sunny park, happy memory
- NO BLUR - clearest shot (most important!)
- For PHASE 2 of intro (0:10-0:20)

**2. kai_adult_35_timelapse.png**
- Adult Kai at 35
- Reference: adult_kai_family_man.png
- Beard, tied dreads, more tattoos
- Muscular survivor build
- Post-apocalyptic ruins background
- Timelapse motion blur effect
- For PHASE 5 of intro (0:48-0:51)

**3. kai_elder_50_timelapse.png**
- Elder Kai 50+ (punk grandpa)
- Reference: elder_kai_punk_grandpa.png
- GREY/SILVER dreadlocks maintained
- ALL piercings STILL present!
- Full grey beard, covered in tattoos
- Leaning on longboard for support
- Single portrait (fixed duplicate issue)
- Wasteland ruins, determined expression
- For PHASE 5 of intro (0:51-0:55)

🎯 PURPOSE:
These 3 images are CRITICAL for intro sequence:
- Twins shot: Emotional bond before apocalypse
- Adult + Elder: Showcase Generational Aging System

📊 INTRO COMPLETION STATUS:

**Generated (3/18 total):**
-  Twins childhood bond
-  Adult Kai timelapse
-  Elder Kai timelapse

**Still Needed (15/18):**
1. otac_longboard_ocean_pier.png
2. ana_barbershop_dreads.png
3. birthday_cake_rd.png
4. virus_xnoir_microscope.png
5. zombie_silhouettes_panic.png
6. chaos_streets_apocalypse.png
7. ana_taken_away_military.png
8. parents_becoming_transparent.png
9. kai_alone_basement.png
10. kai_young_timelapse.png
11. kai_bedroom_wakeup.png
12. ana_memory_flash_purple.png
13. gronk_silhouette_doorway.png
14. family_portrait_complete.png
15. virus_xnoir_spreading_city.png

🎨 PRIORITY FOR NEXT SESSION:
- MUST HAVE: 5 more images (#1,4,5,11,12)
- SHOULD HAVE: 6 images (#2,3,7,8,9,10)
- NICE TO HAVE: 4 images (#6,13,14,15)

All images Style 32 Dark-Chibi Noir! 🎆
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📁 REFERENCES - Master Visual Law

Purpose: Visual references that define the EXACT look for all characters.
Rule: NOTHING gets generated without matching these references.


📂 Folder Structure:

/main_characters/

Main playable characters and key story NPCs:

  • kai/ - Kai Marković (pink+green dreads, katana, piercings)
  • ana/ - Ana Marković (blonde, blue eyes WITH pupils)
  • gronk/ - Gronk (pink dreads, vape, troll)

/npcs/

Town service NPCs:

  • ivan_kovac/ - Blacksmith ( HAVE: download.jpg in assets/slike 🟢/konsistentno/)
  • mayor/ - Župan (town administrator)
  • miro_pravnik/ - Lawyer
  • arborist/ - Tree planter
  • tehnik/ - Technician
  • sivilja/ - Seamstress
  • pek/ - Baker
  • kustos/ - Museum Curator
  • teacher/ - School Teacher

/companions/

Friendly followers:

  • zombie_scout/ - Zombi Skavt (red bandana, backpack, red eyes WITH pupils)

/enemies/

Hostile NPCs:

  • nomad_raiders/ - Desert Nomads, Frost Bandits, etc.
  • zombies/ - Various zombie types

/species/

Fantasy races:

  • trolls/ - Troli (town inhabitants)
  • fairies/ - Vilinci
  • elves/ - Škratje

🎨 What to Put in Each Folder:

Each character folder should contain:

  1. Master Reference - Full body portrait, front-facing
  2. Face Close-up (optional) - For dialogue portraits
  3. Action Poses (optional) - Specific animations

File Naming:

  • master_reference.png - Main reference image
  • face_closeup.png - Dialogue portrait
  • action_01.png, action_02.png - Specific poses

Style Rules (Style 32 - Dark-Chibi Noir):

ALL references must follow:

  • 32x32px base (or multiples: 64x64, 96x96)
  • Thick black outlines (4-5px)
  • Chibi proportions (big head, small body)
  • Flat colors with subtle shading
  • Top-down or isometric view
  • Green background (#00FF00) for easy keying

Eye Rules:

  • 👥 Friendly NPCs/Humans: Red eyes WITH dark pupils
  • 🧟 Weak/Tamed Zombies: White eyes, NO pupils
  • 🧟 Strong/Wild Zombies: Red eyes, NO pupils
  • 🧡 Zombi Skavt (exception): Red eyes WITH pupils

🔒 Visual Law:

Once a reference is approved and placed here:

  • NO changes without user approval
  • ALL future generations must match this reference
  • Consistency is LAW

Status: 🟢 Ready for reference images
Next: User will add existing references to appropriate folders