Make continuity specific
Continuity is the connection between shots. Define the details that matter: the character’s appearance, clothing, room layout, props, lighting direction and time of day. Write these down before generation rather than discovering them halfway through the sequence.
Use clear references
Choose references that show the character and setting clearly. Where your workflow supports character and location references, attach them to the relevant shots. A reference should communicate what you want preserved; a heavily obscured face or an ambiguous room gives you less useful information to work with. References help guide generation but do not guarantee an exact match.
Separate identity from composition
Keeping the same character does not mean repeating the same image. Describe a new action and framing while preserving the character’s appearance and wardrobe. This lets a wide establishing shot, an over-the-shoulder shot and a close-up belong to the same visual world.
Check the sequence, not just the frame
A shot may look convincing alone but break continuity beside another shot. Compare skin tone, clothing, dominant colours, props and direction of movement. Check hands, clocks and screens carefully if they matter to the story. Small details are easy to overlook in a single still and more noticeable in motion.
Replace the shot that breaks the film
When most of the sequence works, refine the problem shot. Keep the previous version available and compare the replacement with its neighbours before selecting it. Review the updated Timeline, then make a new final render when you are satisfied. This preserves useful work while letting you improve a specific moment.
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