Use the attached THE SUSHI CHEF storyboard image as the exact reference. Create a 12-second 16:9 ani
Prompt
Use the attached THE SUSHI CHEF storyboard image as the exact reference. Create a 12-second 16:9 animated sushi-making sequence that follows the 8-shot storyboard exactly. Preserve the same Pixar-style seasoned Japanese sushi master, white headband and chef coat, minimalist Japanese restaurant, and clean elegant color aesthetic throughout. Rules: → Follow the sequence exactly from 1 to 8 → One shot per panel, approximately 1.5 seconds each → No skipped steps, no extra ingredients beyond the storyboard → Maintain character and restaurant continuity throughout → Emphasize the knife work, nigiri forming, and final plated beauty shot Shot sequence: → Chef bows — soft lantern lights glow, zen restaurant atmosphere → Gleaming fresh fish on ice — chef's sharp expert eyes inspect carefully → Razor knife glides through fish — one clean fluid fillet motion → Vinegar drizzled on rice — chef folds with wooden paddle, steam rising → Perfect translucent fish slices — precise blade, fish fans out beautifully → Hands pressing and shaping nigiri rice — practiced, elegant, confident → Salmon slice draped over rice — gentle precise press, perfect placement → Sushi plated on wood counter — customer bows in deep appreciation Camera: → Wide shot for restaurant opening and final plated shot → Extreme close-up for knife filleting, slicing, and nigiri forming → Overhead angle for rice seasoning and folding → Medium shot for customer appreciation moment Style: → Soft warm Japanese lantern accent lighting throughout → Pure whites, deep ocean blues, vibrant salmon pinks, jade greens, warm wood tones → Pixar CGI vivid expressive animation with elegant precision → Shallow depth of field on knife and hand close-ups → Smooth deliberate cuts, calm and masterful energy Goal: A beautiful 12-second sushi journey from fresh fish to perfectly plated nigiri — precise, elegant, and deeply satisfying to watch.