What a turnaround needs to lock down
Everything that would otherwise change between drawings, described precisely enough that two different artists would draw the same character.
- Silhouette and proportions
- Hair shape from every angle, not just the front
- Markings, scars and asymmetric details, and which side they are on
- Outfit construction, including what the back looks like
- Colour values that stay the same under different lighting
What this tool currently produces
Written turnaround notes covering the points above, in a form an artist or an image generator can work from. Multi-angle image output is not part of the current version.
FAQ
Can this generate a real three-view turnaround image?
Not in the current version. The written turnaround notes are complete, and they are what an artist needs in order to draw the other angles consistently.
Why do artists charge more for a turnaround?
Because it requires designing the parts of a character nobody has drawn yet, and any inconsistency shows up in every later drawing that uses the sheet.