Use the provided 8-panel storyboard sheet @[storyboard ref] as the direct sequential visual keyframe

Use the provided 8-panel storyboard sheet @[storyboard ref] as the direct sequential visual keyframe reference for the entire 15-second video. Follow the exact 8-beat progression and pacing structure from the storyboard. Preserve the original choreography flow, visual rhythm, readable action direction, comedic escalation, emotional arc, and exaggerated motion continuity while expanding the movement with smooth connected animation between storyboard poses. same giant dragon throughout all shots, same tiny bird coach throughout all shots, same mountain peak environment consistency every shot. STYLE: DreamWorks-inspired stylized 3D animated feature film look, expressive facial acting, comedic exaggeration, heroic cinematic posing, high readability, dynamic visual rhythm, action-comedy timing, playful but epic energy, strong silhouettes, premium animated feature quality, cinematic pacing, smooth squash-and-stretch animation, warm sky lighting, crisp atmospheric depth, highly readable body language. IMPORTANT: The storyboard panel borders, handwritten notes, timing notes, red framing guides, blue arrows, sketch marks, labels, text, panel numbers, and production-board graphics are only reference guides. Do not render any arrows, boxes, borders, notes, labels, or storyboard markings in the final video. The final result must be a clean finished animated film shot sequence only. CHARACTER DESIGN RULES: The dragon is huge, bulky, intimidating in scale, but emotionally vulnerable and clearly afraid of heights. He has large wings, expressive eyes, sturdy claws, textured scales, and exaggerated DreamWorks-style facial expressions. Keep the same face, body proportions, scale texture, wings, horns/spikes, and emotional readability in every shot. The bird is very small, energetic, overconfident, and expressive, acting like a tiny flight coach. Keep the same bird design, feather colors, scale, attitude, and movement style in every shot. CONSISTENCY RULES: Keep the same mountain peak, cliff edge, cloud sea below, bright sky, epic altitude, and dramatic open-air environment throughout the sequence. Maintain the size contrast between giant dragon and tiny bird in every shot. Preserve the same lighting direction, same character proportions, and same location continuity every shot. No random extra characters, no location changes, no costume changes, no visible storyboard graphics. PHYSICS RULES: clothless creature body weight must feel believable, wing membranes flex naturally, claws grip stone edges with weight, pebbles and dust shift under heavy footsteps, dragon body trembles subtly when nervous, bird flutters quickly with light wing motion, air resistance affects the dragon’s wings during the glide, facial squash-and-stretch for comedy beats, no stop motion, no slow motion, no freeze frame. [00:00 – 00:01.8] SHOT 1 — Epic Setup A giant dragon stands on the edge of a towering mountain peak above the clouds. He looks heroic from far away, but his posture is slightly stiff and nervous. The tiny bird coach stands nearby, full of confidence. Camera: IMAX-style wide establishing shot with slow push-in. Dialogue: none. [00:01.8 – 00:03.5] SHOT 2 — Coaching Begins Medium shot on the dragon as he takes a deep breath, trying to look brave. The tiny bird flutters in front of him, chirping instructions like a strict little coach. Camera: medium shot with gentle push-in. Dialogue: Bird: “Okay! Wings out, chin up, commit!” [00:03.5 – 00:05.0] SHOT 3 — Fear Revealed Close comedic shot as the dragon carefully extends one front foot over the cliff edge, looks down, and immediately panics. His eyes widen, claws tense, and his whole face scrunches with height fear. Camera: close-up with downward tilt following his glance. Dialogue: Dragon: “Nope. Absolutely not.” [00:05.0 – 00:06.3] SHOT 4 — Tiny Coach, Big Energy Low-angle shot of the bird puffing up with ridiculous authority, flapping hard and shouting encouragement. The contrast between tiny bird confidence and giant dragon fear is funny and clear. Camera: low-angle shot on the bird. Dialogue: Bird: “Commit! Don’t think — fly!” [00:06.3 – 00:08.0] SHOT 5 — One More Try Two-shot of the dragon trembling at the edge while the bird demonstrates a tiny graceful launch. The dragon spreads his wings wider, shakes nervously, leans forward, and tries to gather courage. Camera: medium two-shot with slight side move. Dialogue: Dragon: “I’m trying! I’m trying!” [00:08.0 – 00:10.2] SHOT 6 — Accidental Fall The dragon slips off the cliff unexpectedly. Rocks and dust break loose. He flails wildly in pure panic, mouth open, limbs spread, and wings out of control as he drops. The bird jolts in surprise and darts after him. Camera: action shot with aggressive handheld shake and fast downward follow. Dialogue: Dragon: “AAAAAAAH!” [00:10.2 – 00:12.6] SHOT 7 — Surprise Glide Instead of crashing, the dragon’s wings catch the air. His chaotic fall smooths into a stable glide. His terrified expression slowly changes into shocked realization as he levels out beautifully over the clouds. Camera: wide overhead glide shot with smooth crane/follow motion. Dialogue: Dragon: “Wait… I’m flying?!” [00:12.6 – 00:15.0] FINAL SHOT — Joyful Payoff The dragon now glides confidently across the open sky, grinning with huge relief and excitement. The tiny bird flies beside him celebrating loudly like a proud coach. The moment feels triumphant, funny, and uplifting. Camera: wide heroic final shot with sweeping follow and slight pull-back. Dialogue: Bird: “See?! I told you!” Dialogue: Dragon: “Do not tell anyone I screamed.” Natural fade to black. GLOBAL: maintain exact storyboard continuity, same dragon proportions every shot, same bird proportions every shot, same mountain and sky continuity every shot, same lighting direction every shot, strong readable silhouettes, smooth connected transitions, high readability action posing, expressive DreamWorks-style facial animation, clear contrast between giant fearful dragon and tiny fearless bird, no storyboard lines, no arrows, no red boxes, no panel numbers, no notes, no text on screen, no logos, no subtitles, no stop motion, no slow motion, no freeze frame.