Professional Character Turnaround Sheet Prompt

How to use this prompt

This prompt is designed for Nano Banana's image-to-image (i2i) workflow. To achieve the best results, start with a clear reference image of your character (e.g., a front-facing concept art or photo). Use the prompt to guide the model in generating a full turnaround sheet with front, side, and back views, all horizontally aligned. The prompt assumes a pure white background and realistic style. You can adjust the subject description to match your character.

Best use cases

• Character design portfolios
• Game asset reference sheets
• Concept art turnarounds for animation or 3D modeling
• Character style guides for consistent illustration

What to adjust

• Subject: Replace 'a professional 3-view character reference sheet' with specific character traits (e.g., 'a medieval knight', 'a sci-fi robot').
• Expressions: Modify the three facial expressions (e.g., happy, angry, surprised) by describing them in the prompt.
• Background: Keep pure white for clean cutouts, or change to a subtle gradient if needed.
• Style: The prompt specifies 'realistic'; you can change to 'stylized', 'cartoon', or 'semi-realistic' for different looks.

Common mistakes

• Inconsistent proportions: Ensure the character description is identical across views to maintain consistency.
• Missing alignment: Specify 'horizontally aligned' to avoid scattered poses.
• Too much detail: Keep the prompt focused on the turnaround structure; avoid overcomplicating the background or adding extra elements.
• Ignoring reference: For i2i, provide a clear, well-lit reference image to guide the model.

Variations

• Color-coded turnaround: Add color swatches or labels for design notes.
• Action poses: Replace static standing poses with dynamic action stances.
• Costume breakdown: Include close-ups of accessories or clothing details.
• Expression sheet only: Isolate the face expressions as a separate panel.