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2025/4/20 18:23:31
I found a NEW image tool, Totally FREE Lately I've been thinking a lot about how visuals shape emotion in storytelling. One frame, one expression — and suddenly you're in the story, not just watching it.
That’s probably why I’ve been obsessed with this little tool: ghibliphotos.com. You upload a photo, and it instantly turns it into a Studio Ghibli-style illustration — no login, no watermark, totally free. It’s like seeing yourself in a Miyazaki film.
I’ve started using it for character design prompts and moodboarding. Even just for fun, it’s a beautiful way to reimagine everyday life through a softer, more magical lens.

Give it a try if you’re a Ghibli fan or just love visual storytelling ✨
2025/4/20 18:21:38
Storytelling AllClass wrote:
Great read and very helpful.
A simplified story embryo/breakdown was provided by Dan Harmon, creator of 'Community' and 'Rick and Morty'.
Its broad but applied to most stories...




1. The Reader is in a comfort zone
2. ...but they want something
3. they enter an unfamiliar situation
4. They adapt to it
5. They get what they want
6. Pay a heavy price for it
7. then return to their familiar situation
8. Having changed



Hey, thanks for sharing — Pixar’s 22 rules are gold. It’s wild how they consistently hit those emotional notes so effortlessly (yes, Up crushed me too...).
Totally agree — story is everything. But you know what’s also been fun lately? Playing with visuals that feel like they belong in a storybook. If anyone’s into Studio Ghibli-style art, we’ve got a free tool that turns your photos into Ghibli-style illustrations — no sign-up, no watermark, just pure magic: ghibliphotos.com
Great for character ideas or just visual inspiration while building a narrative world.
Looking forward to hearing what stories you all come up with next!
2025/4/20 18:21:03
Storytelling Hey, thanks for sharing — Pixar’s 22 rules are gold. It’s wild how they consistently hit those emotional notes so effortlessly (yes, Up crushed me too...).
Totally agree — story is everything. But you know what’s also been fun lately? Playing with visuals that feel like they belong in a storybook. If anyone’s into Studio Ghibli-style art, we’ve got a free tool that turns your photos into Ghibli-style illustrations — no sign-up, no watermark, just pure magic: ghibliphotos.com
Great for character ideas or just visual inspiration while building a narrative world.
Looking forward to hearing what stories you all come up with next!
2025/4/20 18:20:42
Storytelling Hey, thanks for sharing — Pixar’s 22 rules are gold. It’s wild how they consistently hit those emotional notes so effortlessly (yes, Up crushed me too...).
Totally agree — story is everything. But you know what’s also been fun lately? Playing with visuals that feel like they belong in a storybook. If anyone’s into Studio Ghibli-style art, we’ve got a free tool that turns your photos into Ghibli-style illustrations — no sign-up, no watermark, just pure magic: ghibliphotos.com
Great for character ideas or just visual inspiration while building a narrative world.
Looking forward to hearing what stories you all come up with next!
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