This project showcases the full process of creating our AI-generated short animation featuring Firefighter Cat.
🎬 Scene 1
🖼️ Prompt for Vertical Image (Shorts)
A realistic vertical photograph of an anthropomorphic tabby cat dressed as a firefighter, just stepping out of a red fire truck. The cat is standing on the ground, holding a hose, looking serious and determined. The background shows a suburban American house with smoke rising from the roof, but no visible flames.
🖼️Prompt for Horizontal Image (Standard Video)
A realistic photograph of an anthropomorphic tabby cat dressed as a firefighter, standing in front of a suburban house. Smoke is rising from the house, but no visible flames. The cat is holding a fire hose and appears alert and focused. The scene takes place during the day in an American residential neighborhood. The image is photo-realistic and vertically framed (or horizontally framed for the landscape version).
🎥 Video Prompt
The cat jumps down and lands with a soft thud. It looks around sharply, ears twitching, then starts walking forward briskly. Add subtle footsteps and a low ambient crackling sound in the distance.
🎬 Scene 2
🖼️ Prompt for Vertical Image (Shorts)
A vertically oriented photograph of an anthropomorphic tabby cat dressed as a firefighter, standing outdoors in a suburban setting. The cat is wearing a red firefighter helmet and holding a hose. It is suddenly stopping and looking to the right with wide eyes and perked ears, clearly startled by something off-screen. The background includes greenery and a faint view of a residential area.
🖼️Prompt for Horizontal Image (Standard Video)
A horizontally oriented photograph of a firefighter tabby cat outdoors in a suburban neighborhood. The cat, wearing a red helmet and holding a hose, is turning its head quickly to the side, eyes wide open and ears alert, reacting in surprise to something unseen. The environment includes bushes, trees, and a yard fence under daylight.
🎥 Video Prompt
The firefighter cat is walking with determination. Suddenly, it halts and sharply turns its head to the side. Its ears flick upward and its eyes widen as it reacts to something surprising just off-screen. A brief rustle of leaves and a sudden, soft gasp or alert sound plays in the background.
🎬 Scene 3
🖼️ Prompt for Vertical Image (Shorts)
A vertically framed, realistic photo of a small squirrel standing on a grassy lawn in a sunny American neighborhood. The squirrel is alert, mid-motion, as if it just noticed something. The background is a suburban yard with trees and bushes. No cats, no humans. Photo-realistic style, soft natural lighting.
🖼️Prompt for Horizontal Image (Standard Video)
A horizontally framed, realistic photo of a small squirrel standing on a grassy lawn in a bright suburban neighborhood in America. The squirrel looks surprised or attentive, caught mid-step. Trees, bushes, and a wooden fence are in the background. No cats or people. Photo-realistic style with soft shadows.
🎥 Video Prompt
A squirrel suddenly pauses and lifts its head sharply. Its eyes widen and ears twitch as if it senses something. The squirrel slightly crouches, preparing to flee.
Sound: light rustling leaves, subtle heartbeat or tension music rising.
🎬 Scene 4
🖼️ Prompt for Vertical Image (Shorts)
A vertical photograph captures an anthropomorphic tabby cat dressed as a firefighter, wearing a red helmet and standard firefighter uniform, running in an outdoor scene. The cat is chasing a squirrel that is slightly ahead, mid-motion. The squirrel looks startled. The background shows a smoky, burned area with trees and grass, suggesting an outdoor fire scene. The lighting is natural daylight. The scene is dynamic and realistic, resembling a moment from a live-action film.
🖼️Prompt for Horizontal Image (Standard Video)
A horizontal photograph captures an anthropomorphic tabby cat dressed in a red helmet and orange reflective vest, chasing a squirrel across a forest clearing. The tabby cat has distinct brown and black striped fur and is mid-run, looking intensely focused. The squirrel is just ahead, darting away. The background features a natural outdoor setting with trees and debris, giving a slightly burnt or post-fire appearance. The lighting is natural daylight.
🎥 Video Prompt
The cat dashes forward, eyes locked on the squirrel. Its paws strike the ground rapidly, tail streaming behind. The squirrel darts ahead, zigzagging. The cat's head tilts and eyes widen with focus. Footsteps and rustling grass accompany the chase, with faint crackling in the background.
🎬 Scene 5
🖼️ Prompt for Vertical Image (Shorts)
A vertical photograph captures an anthropomorphic tabby cat dressed in firefighter gear, clinging nervously to a high tree branch. The cat's ears are tilted back, and its wide eyes and tense body show it is frightened. A small squirrel is perched confidently on a nearby higher branch, looking down at the cat. The background shows a forest area with some signs of previous fire damage, such as scorched bark and fallen branches. Daytime lighting.
🖼️Prompt for Horizontal Image (Standard Video)
A wide photograph captures an anthropomorphic tabby cat in a firefighter uniform and red helmet, halfway up a tree, clinging to the trunk with a surprised and anxious expression. The forest background is charred and smoky. A squirrel is seen on a nearby branch, looking back at the cat. The scene conveys the cat’s awkward situation as it chases the squirrel too far.
🎥 Video Prompt
The cat is clinging to the branch with trembling limbs, nervously looking down, then shifting its gaze around in panic. Its ears twitch and eyes dart, and its mouth opens in a soft, fearful meow. No background sounds except distant birdsong and subtle leaf rustling.
🎬 Scene 6
🖼️ Prompt for Vertical Image (Shorts)
A realistic vertical photo of a firefighter cat sitting nervously on a thick, high tree branch. The cat is wearing an orange safety vest and a red firefighter helmet. It is perched uncomfortably on the branch, looking frightened and glancing downward. The branch is thick and elevated, surrounded by a slightly smoky forest. No other animals or humans are present.
🖼️Prompt for Horizontal Image (Standard Video)
A realistic horizontal photo of a firefighter cat perched on a thick, elevated tree branch in a forest. The cat wears a red firefighter helmet and an orange reflective vest. It looks scared and uncomfortable, crouching low as if worried it might fall. The background is a smoky forest, no flames or other animals visible. The scene emphasizes the cat’s height and unease.
🎥 Video Prompt
Prompt:
The firefighter cat is already on a high tree branch, looking around nervously. It shifts its body slightly and clutches the branch tighter as it tries to maintain balance. The cat's eyes dart around, and it glances down, clearly frightened. A gust of wind causes the branch to sway gently, making the cat even more tense.
Sound Effects:
Light wind rustling through leaves
Faint creaking of the tree branch
Occasional soft "meow" sounds of distress from the cat
No background music
🎬 Scene 7
🖼️ Prompt for Vertical Image (Shorts)
A realistic vertical photo of a firefighter cat sitting on a tree branch, being rescued by a human firefighter inside the basket of an aerial ladder truck. The basket is elevated and appears to be securely supporting the firefighter from below. The cat wears a red helmet and orange vest, looking embarrassed. The human firefighter looks exasperated while reaching toward the cat. The background is a smoky forest. The ladder itself is not visible, only the metal basket.
🖼️Prompt for Horizontal Image (Standard Video)
A realistic horizontal photo showing a firefighter cat stuck on a tree branch, being rescued by a human firefighter standing in the metal basket of an aerial ladder truck. The basket is suspended near the branch, and the firefighter is reaching toward the cat with an annoyed expression. The cat looks awkward and embarrassed, wearing an orange vest and red helmet. The forest is hazy with light smoke. The ladder is not shown; only the basket is visible.
🎥 Video Prompt
Prompt:
The cat stays crouched on the branch, shifting slightly and glancing around. A man stands nearby, looking up with a sigh and slowly shaking his head.
Sound Effects:
Light wind
Faint creaking from the tree
A soft sigh
Gentle leaf rustling
No music
✨ Final Edited Video
Here is the final edited version of the video with sound, music, and transitions.
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