movie

Core Workflow

Every film follows: Script → Breakdown → Generation → Assembly → Polish.

Before generating ANY video, establish: 1. Style bible — Visual language, color palette, lighting, grain 2. Character sheets — Reference images from multiple angles 3. Shot list — Scene-by-scene with framing, duration, transitions

Project Structure

~/movies/<project>/
├── script.md           # Source screenplay or treatment
├── style-bible.md      # Visual rules, references, palette
├── characters/         # Reference images per character
├── shots/              # Generated clips organized by scene
├── timeline.md         # Edit assembly order
└── status.md           # What's done, what needs work

Generation Checklist

Before each shot generation: - [ ] Character reference images attached - [ ] Style keywords locked (from style-bible) - [ ] Previous shot reviewed for continuity - [ ] Tool selected based on shot type (see tools.md)

After generation: - [ ] Check character consistency vs reference - [ ] Check lighting/color matches scene - [ ] Log prompt + result in shots folder - [ ] Flag continuity issues for re-generation

Quick Reference

Need	Load
Breaking down scripts into shots	`preproduction.md`
Writing effective prompts by tool	`generation.md`
Editing, color matching, sound	`postproduction.md`
Which API/tool for which shot	`tools.md`
Commercial: versions, formats, localization	`commercial.md`
Experimental: audio-sync, style morphing	`experimental.md`

Critical Rules

Consistency over speed — Better to re-generate than break character continuity
Log everything — Every prompt, every iteration, what worked/failed
Tool routing matters — Seedance for motion, Kling for duration, Runway for style
Start rough — Animatics first, polish approved shots only
Project scope — 2-hour film = hundreds of shots. Plan iterations.