Ukiyo-e Storm Dragon at the Torii
An 18-second widescreen ukiyo-e sequence: a torii rises from calm waves, a dragon’s tail approaches from the horizon, and the beast erupts in water and thunder.
Story, Japanese Style, Cinematic, YouTube Shorts, AI Video
Category
Stories
Duration
18s
Platform
YouTube Shorts
Alici Video Mode
Standard Mode
Step 1 Describe the task
A stylized storm scene painted like a living ukiyo-e print: tranquil sea, torii gateway, and an immense dragon that turns waves into towering ink strokes as thunder rolls.
Create an 18-second video in an ukiyo-e style, based on the reference images. Shot: from a calm sea with gentle ukiyo-e waves, a torii gate (⛩️) rises. In the far distance, a dragon’s tail faintly appears on the water and draws closer, revealing a giant dragon that spews a towering wave (🌊) toward the sky as thunder rumbles overhead.
Step 2 Understanding Context
Provide reference art for the torii design, the dragon’s silhouette, and your preferred ukiyo-e ink textures. Upload wave references and palette notes (indigo, vermilion, aged paper) so the AI keeps the print-like grain intact.
State how dramatic the storm should be and how close we should frame the dragon. Images are essential to anchor brushstroke style and composition.
Step 3 What Video SuperAgent creates
We’ll output a beat-timed storyboard with camera moves that mimic painted scroll pans, plus VFX cues for thunder, spray, and the wave crest.
From Alici Video Super Agent
🌊 Ink of Storms
A mythic reveal that feels hand-carved from paper and thunder.
📋 Storyboard Design
Scene | Time | Action | Camera / Style | Mood |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Calm Sea | 0-4s | Gentle ukiyo-e waves frame an empty horizon | Slow lateral pan on textured paper | Anticipation |
Torii Rising | 4-8s | Torii emerges from water, ink runoff dripping | Push-in with parallax mist | Spiritual awe |
Tail on the Horizon | 8-12s | Dragon tail silhouettes then charges forward | Whip of ink strokes, subtle camera shake | Rising tension |
Wave & Thunder | 12-18s | Dragon bursts, launching a vertical wave as lightning cracks | Vertical tilt, white ink spray and thunder flash | Awe-strike |
Visual Highlights
Authentic ukiyo-e line weight and paper grain
Indigo waves against vermilion torii
Dragon ink flicks turning into spray
Music Beat Triggers
Torii breach from the sea
First glimpse of the tail
Thunder strike matched to the wave launch
Step 4 Optimization & Follow-Up Prompts
Refine the ink: After the first pass, you can request heavier woodblock grain, slower pan speed, or more lightning detail without losing the print aesthetic.
Prompt 1: Emphasize woodblock texture
"Increase visible paper fiber and grain on the sky and sea; keep edges slightly misregistered like a traditional print."
Use when the render feels too clean or digital.
Prompt 2: Make the dragon more dominant
"Scale the dragon to fill 60% of frame in the final shot, with lightning rim light outlining the head and horns."
Use when the creature feels distant or small.
Step 5 Tricks, tips, and troubleshooting
Palette discipline Stick to indigo, charcoal, and vermilion so the look stays authentic.
Motion restraint Keep pans slow and deliberate; rapid moves break the print illusion.
Lightning control Use brief, high-contrast flashes to spotlight the dragon without washing out the paper texture.
Soundscape Layer soft woodblock clacks with distant thunder for an artful ASMR vibe.
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