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package/skills/video-editing/SKILL.md

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+---
+name: video-editing
+description: >
+  Video editing decisions: what to cut vs keep, cut techniques (J-cut, L-cut, hard cut),
+  pacing by format, edit decision structure, silence/filler removal, talking head editing.
+  Use when making editorial decisions about video content.
+  Keywords: video editing, cut, trim, j-cut, l-cut, pacing, filler words, silence, talking head,
+  edit decision, transition, dead air, false start
+---
+
+# Video Editing — Editorial Decisions
+
+## What to Cut
+
+1. **Filler words:** "um", "uh", "like", "you know" — cut at word boundaries using word timestamps
+2. **False starts:** When the speaker restarts a sentence, keep only the final take
+3. **Dead air:** Silence longer than 1.5 seconds should be trimmed to ~0.5 seconds
+4. **Off-topic tangents:** If the speaker wanders, cut to the next relevant segment
+5. **Repeated points:** Keep the best delivery, remove redundant takes
+
+## What NOT to Cut
+
+- **Breath pauses:** Natural 0.3-0.8 second pauses between sentences. These sound natural.
+- **Emphasis pauses:** Intentional pauses for dramatic effect
+- **Reactions and transitions:** Verbal bridges like "So..." or "Now..." that provide flow
+
+## Cut Techniques
+
+| Technique | Description | When to Use |
+|-----------|-------------|-------------|
+| **J-cut** | Audio from next segment starts ~0.5s before visual cut | Smooth transitions |
+| **L-cut** | Audio from current segment continues ~0.5s after visual cut | Maintaining continuity |
+| **Hard cut** | Instant transition | Major topic changes |
+| **Jump cut** | Cut within same shot (visible jump) | YouTube/social energy, pacing |
+| **Match cut** | Visual similarity bridges two different shots | Creative storytelling |
+
+## Pacing by Format
+
+| Format | Approach |
+|--------|----------|
+| **Short-form (< 60s)** | Aggressive cuts. Minimal dead air. High energy. Visual change every 1-3s |
+| **Medium-form (1-10 min)** | Balanced. Keep natural pauses for breathing room. Change every 3-5s |
+| **Long-form (> 10 min)** | Let scenes breathe. Only cut obvious problems. Change every 5-10s |
+
+## Edit Decision Structure
+
+When planning an edit, define:
+
+- **Cuts:** Ordered list of segments to keep (source, in/out points, speed)
+- **Overlays:** Timed overlay placements (images, diagrams, lower thirds)
+- **Subtitles:** Subtitle configuration (enabled, style, source file)
+- **Music:** Background music settings (asset, volume, ducking, fades)
+- **Transitions:** Transition type and timing between cuts
+
+## Silence Removal Workflow
+
+1. **Detect silence** with FFmpeg: `silencedetect=noise=-35dB:d=0.4`
+2. **Parse** silence_start/silence_end timestamps from stderr
+3. **Generate segments** of non-silent audio
+4. **Concatenate** segments with the concat demuxer
+5. Optional: apply `atempo=1.14` for subtle speedup that feels natural
+
+## Talking Head Editing Checklist
+
+- [ ] No visible jump cuts without intentional style choice
+- [ ] Audio doesn't pop or click at cut points
+- [ ] Pacing matches content energy and target platform
+- [ ] Speaker's face is never covered by overlays
+- [ ] All cuts are at word boundaries (not mid-word)
+- [ ] Filler words removed unless they serve the personality
+- [ ] B-roll covers any remaining jump cuts
+
+## Lip Sync (Dubbing / Localization)
+
+When replacing audio and matching lips:
+
+| Input | Tool | Output |
+|-------|------|--------|
+| Existing VIDEO + new audio | Lip sync | Video with synced lips |
+| Still PHOTO + audio | Talking head generator | New video from photo |
+
+**Decision rule:** If you have video footage of the person, use lip sync. If you only have a photo, use talking head generation.
+
+**Workflow for localization:**
+```
+transcribe(video) → translate → TTS(translated text) → lip_sync(original_video, new_audio)
+```
+
+Keep original video as source for each language — never chain lip sync outputs.
+
+**Face padding** for lip sync: `[0, 10, 0, 0]` (top, bottom, left, right) works for 90% of footage. Increase bottom if chin gets cropped.
+
+---
+
+## Kolbo MCP Integration
+
+| Task | Kolbo MCP Tool | Notes |
+|------|---------------|-------|
+| Transcribe for edit points | `transcribe_audio` | Word-level timestamps for precise cuts |
+| Lip sync dubbing | `generate_lipsync` | Source video + new audio |
+| Generate B-roll | `generate_video` or `generate_image` | Cover jump cuts |
+| Generate narration | `generate_speech` | Re-record with AI voice |
+| Visual analysis | `chat_send_message` + Gemini | "Analyze this video for edit points" |
+
+**Editing workflow with Kolbo:**
+1. `transcribe_audio` → get full transcript with word timestamps
+2. Identify filler words, dead air, false starts from transcript
+3. Generate FFmpeg trim commands for non-silent/non-filler segments
+4. `generate_image` or `generate_video` → B-roll for covering jump cuts
+5. Concatenate clips + burn-in subtitles + mix audio
+6. Review with `production-review` skill
+
+**Localization workflow:**
+1. `transcribe_audio` → source language transcript
+2. Translate the transcript (use `chat_send_message` for translation)
+3. `generate_speech` → TTS in target language
+4. `generate_lipsync` → sync new audio to original face
+5. Repeat for each language (always from original, never chain)
+
+---
+
+## Local / Free Options
+
+> **IMPORTANT:** Always use Kolbo MCP tools by default (`transcribe_audio`, `generate_lipsync`). FFmpeg silence removal is safe to use directly. For anything else, confirm with the user first.
+
+**FFmpeg (safe, standard):** Silence detection/removal, trimming, concatenation — all built-in.
+
+**Transcription:** If the user wants offline, `faster-whisper` runs on CPU (`pip install faster-whisper`). Confirm before installing.

package/skills/video-production/SKILL.md

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+---
+name: video-production
+description: >
+  Full-stack video production assistant. Analyzes video content visually (Gemini),
+  generates transcriptions/SRT subtitles, plans and creates motion graphics (Remotion),
+  generates B-roll images/videos, produces timeline XMLs for Premiere/DaVinci.
+  Downloads YouTube videos with yt-dlp.
+  Use for: video analysis, visual analysis, describe video, what's in this video,
+  transcription, subtitles, motion graphics, B-roll, shorts, timeline XML, clip cutting,
+  silence removal, After Effects, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, YouTube download.
+  Keywords: video edit, ffmpeg, remotion, after effects, premiere, davinci, shorts, subtitles,
+  motion graphics, clip, render, transcribe, xml, timeline, b-roll, talking head, analyze,
+  yt-dlp, youtube, download, gemini, vision
+allowed-tools:
+  - Read
+  - Write
+  - Edit
+  - Bash
+  - Glob
+  - Grep
+  - Agent
+  - AskUserQuestion
+  - TaskCreate
+  - TaskUpdate
+  - WebFetch
+---
+
+# Video Production — Strategy Map
+
+## ⚠️ DEFAULT RULE: Video Analysis = Visual Analysis (NOT Transcription)
+
+**The agent has built-in vision for images. For videos, always use Gemini via Kolbo MCP.**
+
+| Media type | Action |
+|------------|--------|
+| **Image** (jpg, png, etc.) | Agent reads it directly — no upload needed |
+| **Video** — "analyze", "describe", "what's in this?", "what prompts?", file path with no instruction | `upload_media` → `chat_send_message` + Gemini |
+| **Transcription** — "transcribe", "subtitles", "SRT", "what's being said", "captions" | `transcribe_audio` only |
+| Both visual + transcript | Run both |
+
+**Never use ffmpeg to extract frames for analysis. Never use local Ollama/vision models. Commit to the right action — do not ask the user. Wait for `chat_send_message` to return before proceeding — it polls until done (up to 2 min). Do NOT fall back to ffmpeg or any other approach if it takes time.**
+
+---
+
+## Kolbo MCP Tools (Active When `kolbo auth login` Is Done)
+
+These are available as MCP tools — use them directly without any Python/API key setup:
+
+| Tool | Use |
+|------|-----|
+| `upload_media` | Upload local file to Kolbo CDN → get stable public URL |
+| `chat_send_message` | Send message + `media_urls` array to Gemini for visual analysis |
+| `transcribe_audio` | Transcribe audio/video to text + SRT (ElevenLabs Scribe) |
+| `generate_image` | Generate B-roll images |
+| `generate_video` | Generate B-roll videos |
+| `generate_video_from_image` | Animate a still into video |
+| `generate_music` | Generate background music |
+| `generate_speech` | TTS for voiceover |
+| `generate_sound` | Sound effects |
+| `list_models` | Browse available models by type |
+| `check_credits` | Check remaining Kolbo credit balance |
+
+### Visual Analysis Workflow — MANDATORY for all video analysis
+
+**Step 1 is NOT optional. You cannot skip `upload_media` or construct the URL yourself.**
+
+```
+Step 1: upload_media({ source: "/absolute/path/to/video.mp4" })
+  → Returns: { url, thumbnail_url, ... }
+  → Save the "url" field — this is the CDN URL you will pass to Gemini
+  → NEVER use thumbnail_url (it's a JPG preview, not the video)
+
+Step 2: chat_send_message({
+  message: "Describe this video in detail. What is shown?",
+  media_urls: ["<url from step 1>"]   ← must be an array, must be the "url" field
+})
+→ returns: { content: "..." }
+```
+
+**❌ Common mistakes that break video analysis:**
+- Skipping `upload_media` and passing a local file path to `chat_send_message` — local paths don't work
+- Using the transcription `.txt` URL as the `media_urls` value — Gemini needs the actual video CDN URL
+- Using `thumbnail_url` instead of `url` from the `upload_media` response
+- Calling `transcribe_audio` first then passing its output URL as the video — transcription gives text, not video
+
+**Omit `model`** — Smart Select detects video/audio and auto-routes to Gemini.
+**Sessions do NOT remember media between messages.** On retry: reuse the same CDN `url` from step 1 (no re-upload needed) but always pass `media_urls` again.
+
+**Batch analysis (many videos)**: Pass `model: "gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview"` explicitly for cheaper bulk runs.
+
+For YouTube videos — download first with yt-dlp (see below), then follow steps 1–2 above.
+
+---
+
+## Pipeline
+
+```
+Input: local video / YouTube URL / uploaded file
+
+→ [DEFAULT] Visual Analysis: upload_media → chat_send_message (Gemini)
+→ [EXPLICIT REQUEST] Transcription: transcribe_audio → SRT / text
+→ [EDITING] FFmpeg: cut, silence removal, 9:16 conversion
+→ [MOTION GRAPHICS] Remotion: compositions, captions, B-roll
+→ Output: Premiere XML / DaVinci EDL / MP4s / SRT
+```
+
+## APIs & Capabilities
+
+| Service | Use |
+|---------|-----|
+| Kolbo MCP (`upload_media` + `chat_send_message`) | **Primary** — visual video/image analysis via Gemini |
+| Kolbo MCP (`transcribe_audio`) | **Primary** — transcription, word-level SRT, multilingual |
+| yt-dlp | Download YouTube/social media videos |
+| FFmpeg | Local video editing, cutting, silence removal, format conversion |
+| Remotion Lambda | Cloud render motion graphics |
+| fal.ai (MCP) | Image & video B-roll generation |
+| ElevenLabs | TTS, voice cloning, SFX (via Kolbo MCP `generate_speech`) |
+| Suno | Background music (via Kolbo MCP `generate_music`) |
+
+> Kolbo MCP tools need no API keys — auth is handled by `kolbo auth login`.
+> FFmpeg/yt-dlp need to be installed locally on the machine.
+
+## YouTube / Social Media Download (yt-dlp)
+
+Download video from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, etc.:
+
+```bash
+# Best quality MP4
+yt-dlp -f "bestvideo[height<=1080][ext=mp4]+bestaudio/best" \
+  --merge-output-format mp4 \
+  -o "%(id)s.%(ext)s" <url>
+
+# With subtitles
+yt-dlp -f "bestvideo[height<=1080][ext=mp4]+bestaudio/best" \
+  --write-auto-sub --sub-lang en --convert-subs srt \
+  --merge-output-format mp4 \
+  -o "%(id)s.%(ext)s" <url>
+
+# Audio only (for transcription)
+yt-dlp -f "bestaudio" --extract-audio --audio-format mp3 -o "%(id)s.%(ext)s" <url>
+```
+
+After download → upload to Kolbo CDN with `upload_media` → analyze visually with `chat_send_message`.
+
+---
+
+## Key Rules
+
+- **FFmpeg on Windows**: always copy inputs to `tempfile.mkdtemp()` first (handles spaces in paths)
+- **9:16 shorts**: blurred background + centered content — never crop the original
+- **Hebrew / RTL subtitles**: ASS format, Heebo Bold font, `\pos()` for RTL rendering
+- **Video quality standard**: `-c:v libx264 -crf 18 -c:a aac -b:a 128k`
+- **Image generation**: prefer fal MCP server over Python scripts when available
+- **Silence removal**: `silencedetect -35dB:d=0.4` → trim+concat → `atempo=1.14`
+
+## Transcription
+
+Use ElevenLabs Scribe for word-level SRT with speaker diarization:
+```python
+import requests
+
+def transcribe(audio_path, api_key, language="he"):
+    with open(audio_path, "rb") as f:
+        response = requests.post(
+            "https://api.elevenlabs.io/v1/speech-to-text",
+            headers={"xi-api-key": api_key},
+            files={"file": f},
+            data={"model_id": "scribe_v1", "language_code": language,
+                  "timestamps_granularity": "word", "diarize": True}
+        )
+    return response.json()
+```
+
+## 9:16 Shorts — Blurred Background
+
+```python
+filter_complex = (
+    "[0:v]split[bg][fg];"
+    "[bg]scale=1080:1920:force_original_aspect_ratio=increase,"
+    "crop=1080:1920,gblur=sigma=40[blurred];"
+    "[fg]scale=1080:1920:force_original_aspect_ratio=decrease,"
+    "pad=1080:1920:(ow-iw)/2:(oh-ih)/2:color=black@0[front];"
+    "[blurred][front]overlay=0:0"
+)
+```
+
+## Silence Removal
+
+```python
+import subprocess, json
+
+def detect_silence(video_path, noise_db=-35, duration=0.4):
+    result = subprocess.run([
+        "ffmpeg", "-i", video_path,
+        "-af", f"silencedetect=noise={noise_db}dB:d={duration}",
+        "-f", "null", "-"
+    ], capture_output=True, text=True)
+    # Parse silence_start/silence_end from stderr
+    ...
+```
+
+## RTL (Hebrew/Arabic) Subtitles
+
+For comprehensive RTL subtitle handling, load the `subtitle-production` skill — it contains full patterns for:
+- Simple SRT burn-in with Heebo font + `Encoding=177`
+- ASS per-word positioning for karaoke (with PIL `~0.74` scale factor)
+- Remotion RTL captions with CSS `direction: rtl` and all the flip rules
+- RTL progress bar with FFmpeg `geq` filter
+
+**CRITICAL**: Any inline ASS tag (`\c`, `\K`, `\1c`, etc.) between RTL words breaks Unicode bidi in libass — words render LTR. Use separate Dialogue lines per word instead.
+
+For Remotion RTL layout rules (padding flips, transform-origin, gradient direction), load the `typography-video` skill.
+
+## Remotion Motion Graphics
+
+For motion graphics rendering, use the `remotion-best-practices` skill for detailed Remotion patterns.
+
+For cloud rendering via Remotion Lambda:
+```bash
+npx remotion lambda render <serve-url> <composition-id> --out output.mp4
+```
+
+## Premiere Pro XML Timeline
+
+```python
+def generate_premiere_xml(clips, output_path, fps=30):
+    # Generate FCP7 XML compatible with Premiere Pro
+    ...
+```
+
+## Output Structure
+
+Organize outputs per project:
+```
+<project>/
+├── raw/          # original footage
+├── transcripts/  # SRT, word-level JSON
+├── clips/        # cut segments
+├── shorts/       # 9:16 vertical versions
+├── b-roll/       # generated B-roll images/videos
+├── motion/       # Remotion compositions
+└── export/       # final deliverables + XML timelines
+```
+
+## Check Before Writing New Scripts
+
+Before writing a new script, ask the user if they already have one for the task — they may have existing tools for clipping, silence removal, or subtitle burning.

package/skills/video-prompting-guide/SKILL.md

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+---
+name: video-prompting-guide
+description: >
+  Deep video generation prompting guide covering all major models: Kling, Sora, Seedance,
+  Grok, VEO, HunyuanVideo, Runway, LTX, MiniMax, Hailuo. Universal prompt formula, camera
+  vocabulary, lighting, lens effects, temporal effects, audio descriptions, and model-specific
+  tips. Use when writing or improving video generation prompts.
+  Keywords: video prompt, kling, sora, seedance, grok, veo, hunyuan, runway, ltx, camera,
+  lighting, cinematography, shot type, slow motion, dolly, tracking
+---
+
+# Video Generation Prompting — Universal Guide
+
+## Universal Prompt Formula
+
+All video generation models respond to this structure. Include what's relevant, omit what's not.
+
+```
+[Shot type/framing] + [Camera movement] + [Subject description] +
+[Action/motion in beats] + [Setting/environment] + [Lighting] +
+[Style/aesthetic] + [Audio/atmosphere]
+```
+
+**Shorter prompts = more creative freedom. Longer prompts = more control.**
+
+## Model-Specific Tips
+
+| Model | Key Insight |
+|-------|-------------|
+| **Kling 2.6** | 4-part structure. Supports `++emphasis++` syntax for key elements. |
+| **Sora 2 / Sora 2 Pro** | Richest structured template. Advanced fields: lenses, filtration, grade, diegetic sound, wardrobe, finishing. Prose-first — write a rich paragraph, then add technical blocks. |
+| **Seedance** | Motion-focused. Describe the movement arc clearly. |
+| **Grok Video** | Reference-image placeholders (`<IMAGE_1>`). Best for identity/product carryover from source images. |
+| **VEO 3.1 / VEO 3** | 14-component prompt structure. Best vocabulary reference. |
+| **HunyuanVideo 1.5** | Formula: Subject + Motion + Scene + [Shot] + [Camera] + [Lighting] + [Style] + [Atmosphere]. |
+| **Runway Gen-4** | "Focus on motion, not appearance." One scene per clip. Simplicity wins. |
+| **LTX-2** | 6-element structure. Supports audio/voice prompting. |
+| **MiniMax / Hailuo** | Clean descriptions work well. Avoid over-specification. |
+
+---
+
+## Camera Shot Types
+
+| Shot | When to Use |
+|------|-------------|
+| **Wide / establishing shot** | Open a scene, show location context |
+| **Full / long shot** | Subject head-to-toe with environment |
+| **Medium shot** | Waist up, balances detail with context |
+| **Medium close-up** | Chest up, conversational intimacy |
+| **Close-up** | Face or key object, emphasize emotion |
+| **Extreme close-up** | Isolated detail (eye, drop, texture) |
+| **Over-the-shoulder** | Conversation framing, connection |
+| **Point-of-view (POV)** | Viewer becomes the character |
+| **Bird's-eye / top-down** | Map-like overview, omniscient feel |
+| **Worm's-eye view** | Looking straight up, emphasize height |
+| **Dutch / canted angle** | Tilted horizon, unease or tension |
+| **Low-angle** | Subject appears powerful, dominant |
+| **High-angle** | Subject appears small, vulnerable |
+
+## Camera Movements
+
+| Movement | What It Does | Best For |
+|----------|-------------|----------|
+| **Static / fixed** | No movement | Dialogue, contemplation, stability |
+| **Pan** (left/right) | Rotates horizontally | Revealing a scene, following action |
+| **Tilt** (up/down) | Rotates vertically | Revealing height, slow reveal |
+| **Dolly in / out** | Physically moves toward/away | Building tension, emphasis |
+| **Truck** (left/right) | Moves sideways | Parallels subject movement |
+| **Pedestal** (up/down) | Moves vertically | Smooth elevation changes |
+| **Crane shot** | Sweeping vertical arcs | Epic reveals, transitions |
+| **Tracking / follow** | Follows subject | Action sequences, walk-and-talk |
+| **Arc shot** | Circles around subject | Dramatic emphasis, 360 reveal |
+| **Zoom** (in/out) | Lens focal length change | Quick emphasis |
+| **Whip pan** | Extremely fast pan (blurs) | Transitions, energy, surprise |
+| **Handheld / shaky cam** | Unstable, human feel | Documentary, urgency, realism |
+| **Aerial / drone** | High altitude, smooth | Landscapes, establishing shots |
+| **Slow push-in** | Gradual forward movement | Building intimacy or tension |
+| **Dolly zoom (vertigo)** | Dolly one way, zoom opposite | Disorientation, revelation |
+
+## Lighting Vocabulary
+
+| Term | Effect |
+|------|--------|
+| **Natural light** | Soft, realistic (morning sun, overcast, moonlight) |
+| **Golden hour** | Warm sunlight, long shadows, romantic |
+| **High-key** | Bright, even, cheerful — comedy, lifestyle |
+| **Low-key** | Dark, high contrast — thriller, drama |
+| **Rembrandt** | Triangle of light on cheek, classic portrait |
+| **Film noir** | Deep shadows, stark highlights |
+| **Volumetric** | Visible light rays through atmosphere (fog, dust) |
+| **Backlighting** | Light behind subject, silhouette effect |
+| **Side lighting** | Strong directional, dramatic shadows |
+| **Practical lights** | In-frame sources (lamps, candles, neon signs) |
+| **Rim / edge light** | Highlights subject outline, separates from background |
+
+**Color temperature**: warm (tungsten, amber), cool (daylight, blue), mixed.
+
+## Lens & Optical Effects
+
+| Effect | Result |
+|--------|--------|
+| **Shallow depth of field** | Subject sharp, background bokeh |
+| **Deep focus** | Everything sharp, foreground to background |
+| **Wide-angle lens** (24-35mm) | Broader view, exaggerated perspective |
+| **Telephoto** (85mm+) | Compressed perspective, subject isolation |
+| **Anamorphic** | Stretched aspect, signature lens flares |
+| **Lens flare** | Streaks from bright light hitting lens |
+| **Rack focus** | Shift focus between subjects in-shot |
+| **Fisheye** | Ultra-wide, barrel distortion |
+
+## Style & Aesthetic References
+
+### Cinematic Styles
+- Film noir, period drama, thriller, modern romance
+- Documentary, arthouse, experimental film
+- Epic space opera, fantasy, horror
+- 1970s romantic drama, 90s documentary-style
+
+### Animation Styles
+- Studio Ghibli / Japanese anime
+- Classic Disney, Pixar-like 3D
+- Stop-motion, claymation
+- Hand-painted 2D/3D hybrid, cel-shaded, low-poly 3D
+
+### Film Stock / Grade
+- Kodak warm grade, Fuji cool tones
+- 16mm black-and-white, 35mm photochemical contrast
+- Vintage grain overlay, halation on speculars
+- Teal-and-orange color grade
+
+## Temporal Effects
+
+| Effect | Use |
+|--------|-----|
+| **Slow motion** | Emphasis, beauty, impact |
+| **Time-lapse** | Passage of time, processes |
+| **Freeze-frame** | Dramatic pause |
+| **Rapid cuts** | Energy, urgency |
+| **Continuous / long take** | Immersion, tension |
+| **Fade in / fade out** | Scene transitions |
+| **Match cut** | Visual continuity between scenes |
+
+## Audio Descriptions (for models that support it)
+
+**Ambient**: wind, rain, traffic, crowd murmur, forest birds, mechanical hum
+**Diegetic sound**: footsteps, door creaking, glass clinking, keyboard typing
+**Voice style**: whisper, calm narration, energetic announcer, gravitas
+**Music mood**: "soft piano in background", "upbeat electronic"
+
+Put dialogue in quotation marks: `Character says: "Hello world."`
+
+## What to Avoid
+
+| Don't | Why | Do Instead |
+|-------|-----|-----------|
+| "Beautiful scene" | Too vague | "Wet cobblestone street, warm streetlamp glow reflecting in puddles" |
+| "Person moves quickly" | No visible action | "Woman sprints three steps and vaults over the railing" |
+| "Cinematic look" | Every model already tries this | Specify: "anamorphic lens, shallow DOF, golden hour lighting" |
+| "Sad character" | Internal states aren't visible | "Tears on cheek, shoulders slumped, staring at empty chair" |
+| Readable text / logos | Models can't render text reliably | Avoid text, add as overlay in post |
+| Complex physics | Chaotic motion causes artifacts | Keep physics simple |
+| Multiple characters talking | Multi-person dialogue breaks sync | One speaker per clip |
+| Conflicting lighting | "Bright noon" + "dark shadows" | Pick one lighting setup |
+
+## Prompt Iteration Strategy
+
+1. **Start simple** — subject + action + setting. See what the model gives you.
+2. **Add one element at a time** — camera, then lighting, then style.
+3. **If a shot misfires** — strip back. Freeze camera, simplify action, try again.
+4. **For consistency across clips** — repeat the same style/lighting/grade description.
+5. **Use seed values** — when you find a good result, save the seed for variations.
+
+## Sora 2 — Structured Template
+
+Sora responds best to prose + cinematography block + action beats:
+
+```
+[Prose scene description — characters, costumes, scenery, weather, details.]
+
+Cinematography:
+Camera shot: [framing and angle]
+Lens: [focal length, type]
+Lighting: [key, fill, rim, practical sources with color temp]
+Mood: [overall tone]
+
+Actions:
+- [Beat 1: specific gesture or movement]
+- [Beat 2: another distinct beat]
+```
+
+**Sora advanced fields**: lens spec ("40mm spherical"), filtration ("Black Pro-Mist 1/4"), film stock emulation ("16mm B&W"), diegetic sound, wardrobe details, finishing ("fine-grain overlay, mild halation, gate weave").
+
+**Color palette technique**: Name 3-5 anchor colors: "Amber, cream, walnut brown" (vintage warmth), "Teal, sand, rust" (coastal desert).
+
+## Grok Video — Reference Images
+
+Grok supports prompts referencing source images with `<IMAGE_1>` placeholders:
+
+```
+Medium full shot, slow push-in. The model from <IMAGE_1> walks onto a clean white
+runway wearing the jacket from <IMAGE_2>. Soft studio lighting, premium fashion
+campaign, confident expression.
+```
+
+- Use image-to-video when the source should act as the opening frame
+- Use reference-to-video when sources should influence content but not freeze the composition
+
+## Kling 2.6 — 4-Part Structure
+
+```
+[subject description] + [main action] + [environment/setting] + [style/mood]
+```
+
+Supports `++emphasis++` syntax to boost key elements.
+
+## HunyuanVideo 1.5 — Formula
+
+```
+Subject + Motion + Scene + [Shot] + [Camera] + [Lighting] + [Style] + [Atmosphere]
+```
+
+## Example: Complete Prompt
+
+```
+[Shot]: Medium close-up, slight low angle
+[Camera]: Slow dolly-in
+[Subject]: A weathered fisherman in his 60s, salt-and-pepper beard,
+           dark wool sweater, calloused hands gripping a rope
+[Action]: He pulls the rope hand-over-hand, muscles straining,
+          then pauses and looks out to sea
+[Setting]: Wooden dock at dawn, calm grey ocean, distant fog bank,
+           seagulls wheeling overhead
+[Lighting]: Soft overcast with warm break in clouds on the horizon,
+            gentle rim light from the rising sun
+[Style]: Documentary cinematography, 35mm film grain,
+         muted earth tones with a cold blue-grey palette
+[Audio]: Rope creaking, water lapping, distant gull cries, wind
+```
+
+---
+
+## Kolbo MCP Integration
+
+Use these Kolbo MCP tools with the prompting knowledge above:
+
+| Task | Kolbo MCP Tool | Notes |
+|------|---------------|-------|
+| Text-to-video | `generate_video` | Apply the universal formula above |
+| Image-to-video | `generate_video_from_image` | Describe MOTION, not subject |
+| Restyle video | `generate_video_from_video` | Describe NEW style, not original |
+| Reference-based video | `generate_elements` | Pass reference images/videos |
+| Keyframe interpolation | `generate_first_last_frame` | Two frames → smooth morph |
+| Discover models | `list_models` type="video" | Always check before generating |
+| Style consistency | `create_visual_dna` | Maintain character/style across shots |
+
+**Workflow:**
+1. `list_models` type="video" → pick model (or omit for auto-select)
+2. Write prompt using the universal formula above
+3. `generate_video` with the crafted prompt + optional `visual_dna_ids`
+4. For multi-shot sequences: use `generate_creative_director` mode="video"
+
+---
+
+## Local / Free Option
+
+> **IMPORTANT:** Always use Kolbo MCP tools by default. Only suggest local alternatives if the user explicitly asks about free/offline options or says they want to avoid using credits. Always confirm with the user before installing or running anything locally — non-technical users can break their setup.
+
+If the user has a powerful GPU (16GB+ VRAM) and explicitly wants local video generation, recommend **ComfyUI** — it's the most user-friendly option with a visual interface and supports models like CogVideoX, LTX-Video, and Wan 2.1.