A Storm Trooper Loses His Job

𝘈 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘮 𝘛𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘓𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘏𝘪𝘴 𝘑𝘰𝘣, Adobe Photoshop, 8.5"x11", 2024

This storyboard explores the prompt “a stormtrooper loses his job,” reimagined through a character-driven narrative of empathy and self-discovery. Deemed “too kind” to serve the Empire, the protagonist is cast out and ultimately finds belonging and purpose within the Rebel Alliance. The sequence follows his quiet transformation from obedient soldier to self-directed individual, using visual storytelling to communicate emotion, pacing, and change without reliance on dialogue.

The project emphasizes carefully planned compositions and fully realized grayscale values to establish mood, depth, and clarity across each panel. Lighting, contrast, and framing are used intentionally to guide the viewer’s eye and reinforce the emotional arc of the story, demonstrating a strong understanding of cinematic sequencing and tonal control.

This work is a fan-created educational project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Disney or the Star Wars franchise.