Checklist the per-video bar — engine/sim
86.6/100
quantitative quality · weights learn from your reviews (
engine.sim.memory review social-W33-Sun-3 good|bad)⚠ 3 flag(s) — not yet ship-ready: copy_genericdup_sequence_across_assetsdup_set_across_assets · see docs/strategy/VIDEO-CHECKLIST.md
Composition comp · template family · expected output
9:16 Reelpending1:1 Squarepending16:9 Widepending9:16 4Kpending1:1 4Kpending16:9 4KpendingGIF (SMS)pending
render pending — silent master not yet on disk
expected output: 0/7 rendered — same matrix the /media preview surfaces for this asset.
Composition layer × scene 9 scenes · 61.7s · comp_id + rendered still + tier + the script
| # | Layer (comp_id · still · tier) | Beat | Timecode | Motion | Logo | Audio | VO / on-screen / caption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  matches intent shared field signature-3d | open | 0–7.0s | spatial-parallax | icon·liquid-chrome | ♪ bed_in | Real light on a real face still beats a perfect render, and most clients can feel the difference. on-screen: A photo still beats a render |
expected on screen: black ground · icosa hero in the shared Signal Field · Signum leads · node-graph · spatial-parallax · icon·liquid-chrome logo · caption bottom-left spec (the prompt): comp_id shared Signal Fieldvisual node-graphshape icosaground blacktreatment liquid-chromemotion spatial-parallaxpower summoninstrument summon→A photo still beats a render | |||||||
| 2 |  matches intent shared field signature-3d | hook | 7.0–13.3s | kinetic-build | icon·wireframe | ♪ node_lock | Old way, you shot a thousand frames, then prayed a few were sharp and well lit. on-screen: The old way: shoot and pray |
expected on screen: black ground · icosa hero in the shared Signal Field · Signum leads · mark · kinetic-build · icon·wireframe logo · caption bottom-left spec (the prompt): comp_id shared Signal Fieldvisual markshape icosaground blacktreatment wireframemotion kinetic-buildpower laser-lockinstrument laser-trace→The old way: shoot and pray | |||||||
| 3 |  matches intent NumberedList template | teach | 13.3–21.4s | kinetic-build | icon·wireframe | ♪ node_lock | Here is the craft: set your key light first, soft and off to one side, then place the camera to it. on-screen: Light first, camera second |
expected on screen: black ground · a NumberedList panel over a dimmed Signal Field · Signum leads · node-graph · kinetic-build · icon·wireframe logo · caption bottom-left spec (the prompt): comp_id NumberedListvisual node-graphshape icosaground blacktreatment wireframemotion kinetic-buildpower morphinstrument morph+laser→Light first, camera secondcurate items, nodes | |||||||
| 4 |  matches intent RankList template | proof | 21.4–28.7s | receipts-count | icon·wireframe | ♪ node_lock | A single big window and a white card can light a face better than a bag full of gear. on-screen: One window can be your studio |
expected on screen: black ground · a RankList panel over a dimmed Signal Field · Signum leads · receipts · receipts-count · icon·wireframe logo · caption bottom-left spec (the prompt): comp_id RankListvisual receiptsshape icosaground blacktreatment wireframemotion receipts-countpower receiptsinstrument spotlight→One window can be your studiocurate rows, statsLabels | |||||||
| 5 |  matches intent LogStream template | diff | 28.7–35.3s | crossfade-8f | icon·wireframe | ♪ node_lock | Anyone can buy the camera. Reading the light in a room is the part people pay for. on-screen: Gear is cheap, eye is rare |
expected on screen: black ground · a LogStream panel over a dimmed Signal Field · Signum leads · code · crossfade-8f · icon·wireframe logo · caption bottom-left spec (the prompt): comp_id LogStreamvisual codeshape icosaground blacktreatment wireframemotion crossfade-8fpower morphinstrument morph→Gear is cheap, eye is rarecurate codeLines, rows | |||||||
| 6 |  matches intent ChecklistCard template | teach | 35.3–41.9s | kinetic-build | icon·wireframe | ♪ node_lock | Now expose for the skin, let the background fall where it wants, and protect those bright highlights. on-screen: Expose for skin, fix the rest |
expected on screen: black ground · a ChecklistCard panel over a dimmed Signal Field · Signum leads · node-graph · kinetic-build · icon·wireframe logo · caption bottom-left spec (the prompt): comp_id ChecklistCardvisual node-graphshape icosaground blacktreatment wireframemotion kinetic-buildpower morphinstrument morph+laser→Expose for skin, fix the restcurate items, nodes | |||||||
| 7 |  matches intent StatScoreboard template | proof | 41.9–47.8s | receipts-count | icon·wireframe | ♪ node_lock | Get exposure right in camera and your edit takes minutes, not a long miserable evening. on-screen: Right exposure, less editing later |
expected on screen: black ground · a StatScoreboard panel over a dimmed Signal Field · Signum leads · receipts · receipts-count · icon·wireframe logo · caption bottom-left spec (the prompt): comp_id StatScoreboardvisual receiptsshape icosaground blacktreatment wireframemotion receipts-countpower receiptsinstrument spotlight→Right exposure, less editing latercurate pillar, stats, statsLabels | |||||||
| 8 |  matches intent SchematicCard template | step | 47.8–54.4s | kinetic-build | icon·wireframe | ♪ node_lock | Three steps: shape the light, expose for skin, compose so the eye lands where you want it. on-screen: Step: light, expose, compose |
expected on screen: black ground · a SchematicCard panel over a dimmed Signal Field · Signum leads · pipeline · kinetic-build · icon·wireframe logo · caption bottom-left spec (the prompt): comp_id SchematicCardvisual pipelineshape icosaground blacktreatment wireframemotion kinetic-buildpower throwinstrument laser-trace→Step: light, expose, composecurate nodes, stages, steps | |||||||
| 9 |  matches intent shared field signature-3d | resolve | 54.4–61.699999999999996s | coalescence | icon·liquid-chrome | ♪ bed_out | A model can guess at a face. It still cannot stand in your room and catch a real moment. on-screen: AI can't fake a real moment |
expected on screen: black ground · icosa hero in the shared Signal Field · Signum leads · coalescence · coalescence · icon·liquid-chrome logo · caption bottom-left spec (the prompt): comp_id shared Signal Fieldvisual coalescenceshape icosaground blacktreatment liquid-chromemotion coalescencepower coalescenceinstrument coalescence→AI can't fake a real moment | |||||||
Format stack 3 aspects · same scenes[], re-cropped
9:16
1080×1920
Stories · TikTok · YouTube Shorts · Reels
1:1
1080×1080
LinkedIn · Facebook · Instagram
16:9
1920×1080
X/Twitter · YouTube · LinkedIn video
Channels 9 destinations
LinkedInX/TwitterYouTubeInstagramFacebookThreadsTikTokPinterestBluesky
Social captions supplemental published copy · per channel (comp_id level)
tiktokReal light on a real face still beats any render. Here's the craft most skip: set your key light FIRST, soft and off to one side, then place the camera to it. Expose for skin, let the background fall away. Gear is cheap, reading a room is rare.
instagramReal light beats a perfect render.
Key light first, soft and off-axis.
Expose for skin.
Let the background fall away.
#photography #lighting #portraitphotography #naturallight #photographytips
linkedinAI imagery is everywhere, yet real light on a real face still wins, and clients feel it.
The craft hasn't changed: set the key light first, soft and slightly off-axis, then place the camera to it. A single big window and a white card can outperform a bag of gear. Expose for skin and protect the highlights, and your edit takes minutes instead of an evening.
Anyone can buy the camera. Reading the light in a room is the part people pay for, and the part a model still can't fake.
xReal light on a real face still beats a render.
Set the key light first, soft and off-axis. Then place the camera to it. Expose for skin, let the background fall away.
Gear is cheap. Reading a room is rare.
temerarii.com
facebookAI images are everywhere, but real light on a real face still wins. The craft: set your key light first, soft and off to one side, then place the camera. Expose for skin and protect highlights. Anyone can buy a camera; reading a room is rare. temerarii.com
threadsReal light on a real face still beats a perfect render.
Set the key light first, soft and off-axis. Place the camera to it. Expose for skin, let the background fall away.
Gear is cheap. Reading a room is the rare part.
pinterestPortrait photography lighting basics: set your key light first, soft and off-axis, then place the camera. Expose for skin, protect highlights. Natural window light setup, one-light portrait, photography craft, exposure for skin tones.
blueskyReal light on a real face still beats a render. Set the key light first, soft and off-axis, place the camera to it, expose for skin. Gear is cheap, reading a room is rare. temerarii.com
youtubePhotography Craft: Light First, Camera Second
AI imagery is everywhere, but real light on a real face still wins. This short covers the craft that doesn't change: set the key light first, soft and slightly off-axis, then place the camera to it. A single big window and a white card can outperform a bag of gear. Expose for skin and protect the highlights so your edit takes minutes, not an evening.
Anyone can buy the camera. Reading the light in a room is what people pay for, and what a model still can't fake.
#photography #lighting #portraitphotography