AI Skill Report Card
Curating Character Reference Galleries
Quick Start11 / 15
Given a topic (e.g., "character model sheets," "background art," "color scripts"), produce a curated gallery:
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Recommendation▾
Examples are too similar (both are just lists of character names with placeholder 'Photo source: [link]') — show a real, filled-out example with actual source URLs, grouping by era/studio, and an intro paragraph to demonstrate the full expected output.
[Character/Asset Name]
[Image] Photo source: [link]
Group loosely by era, studio, or theme when the collection grows large (50+). Always preserve source attribution — it's the core value of a curation post.
Workflow12 / 15
Progress:
- Define scope and selection criteria (era, medium, studio, style)
- Gather candidate items from primary/archival sources
- Verify each item has a traceable source link
- Select for variety (avoid redundant styles/characters/studios)
- Order items (chronological, by studio, or by visual variety)
- Write minimal framing copy (intro + closing related-content links)
- Format consistently: Name → Image → Source link
- Proofread names/attributions against source pages
Recommendation▾
The Quick Start shows a trivial two-line template but doesn't demonstrate the grouping, ordering, or framing copy described in the workflow — bridge the gap with a fuller worked example.
Examples10 / 20
Example 1: Input: "Compile model sheets for classic Disney characters" Output:
Mickey Mouse
Photo source: [link]
Donald Duck
Photo source: [link]
Bambi
Photo source: [link]
Example 2: Input: "Curate a gallery of Cartoon Network character sheets" Output:
Dexter's Lab
Photo source: [link]
Courage The Cowardly Dog
Photo source: [link]
The Angry Beavers
Photo source: [link]
Recommendation▾
Address edge cases like broken/missing source links, low-resolution images, or conflicting attributions, which are common real-world pitfalls in curation work.
Best Practices
- Prioritize source integrity: every item needs a link back to origin; never present orphaned images.
- Maximize variety over volume: mix eras (1930s–2020s), studios (Disney, Warner Bros, Hanna-Barbera, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network), and formats (TV, film, shorts) to keep the gallery engaging.
- Keep framing text minimal: the images/list are the content; intro should be 1-2 sentences stating what the gallery contains and how to use it (e.g., "for inspiration when building your own model sheet").
- Use recognizable names as anchors: lead with well-known characters early to hook interest, then include deep cuts for discovery value.
- Add related-content links at the end to route readers to adjacent resources (brush packs, tutorials, guides).
- Number/label large collections in the title (e.g., "100+") to set expectations upfront.
Common Pitfalls
- Don't omit source links — this is a curation piece, not original art; attribution is mandatory and often a legal/ethical requirement (affiliate/copyright disclosures should be included if monetized).
- Don't overload with duplicate character variants unless they show meaningfully different eras/styles.
- Don't write long descriptive paragraphs per item — a name and source link is sufficient; let the image speak.
- Don't ignore chronological/studio context entirely — some light grouping helps readers navigate 100+ item lists.
- Don't forget affiliate/monetization disclosures if the post contains affiliate links.