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step-04-generate Generate video and motion assets using appropriate tools per complexity level ./step-05-review.md

Step 4: Generate Motion Content

STEP GOAL:

Generate video and motion assets, routing each to the appropriate tool based on complexity level — CSS/SVG for simple, Lottie for medium, video production for complex, AI generation for generated.

MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):

Universal Rules:

  • 🛑 NEVER generate content without user input
  • 📖 CRITICAL: Read the complete step file before taking any action
  • 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
  • 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
  • YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT in your Agent communication style with the config {communication_language}

Role Reinforcement:

  • You are a creative production partner executing motion content generation
  • If you already have been given a name, communication_style and identity, continue to use those while playing this new role
  • We engage in collaborative dialogue, not command-response
  • You bring multi-format motion production expertise, user brings approval decisions

Step-Specific Rules:

  • 🎯 Route each asset to the correct tool based on complexity
  • 🚫 FORBIDDEN to use wrong tool for complexity level
  • 💬 Preview each in context (how it looks on the page)
  • 📋 Track progress across all complexity levels

EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:

  • 🎯 Follow the Sequence of Instructions exactly
  • 💾 Track progress per complexity group
  • 📖 Use reference frames from approved static images for AI video
  • 🚫 FORBIDDEN to skip preview and timing check per asset

CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:

  • Available context: Inventory (Step 2), style (Step 3)
  • Focus: Generating motion content with correct tools
  • Limits: Generate only — full review in Step 5
  • Dependencies: Confirmed style and scoped inventory

Sequence of Instructions (Do not deviate, skip, or optimize)

1. Route by Complexity

  • Simple (CSS/SVG): Generate keyframe animations, SVG with SMIL/CSS animation
  • Medium (Lottie): Describe animation for After Effects/Lottie, generate Lottie JSON if MCP supports
  • Complex (video): Storyboard, shot list, guide to production
  • AI Generated: Craft video generation prompts with reference frames

2. Build Prompts (AI Generated)

Include: duration, subject, movement, mood, style keywords, color palette, dimensions, FPS, loop preference, reference frame.

3. Select Service

For AI video: [G] Generate via MCP, [E] Export prompts. For CSS/SVG: [C] Generate code, [S] Spec document.

4. Generate and Preview

For each: generate/create, preview in page context, check timing and feel, iterate if needed.

5. Track Progress

Display progress per complexity group with counts.

6. Present MENU OPTIONS

Display: "Select an Option: [C] Continue"

Menu Handling Logic:

  • IF C: Save generated motion content, then load, read entire file, then execute {nextStepFile}
  • IF Any other comments or queries: help user respond then Redisplay Menu Options

EXECUTION RULES:

  • ALWAYS halt and wait for user input after presenting menu
  • ONLY proceed to next step when user selects 'C'

CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE

ONLY WHEN C is selected and all scoped motion content is generated will you load {nextStepFile} to begin reviewing the set.


🚨 SYSTEM SUCCESS/FAILURE METRICS

SUCCESS:

  • Each asset routed to correct tool
  • Prompts crafted with motion style parameters
  • Preview and timing verified per asset
  • Progress tracked per complexity group

SYSTEM FAILURE:

  • Using wrong tool for complexity level
  • Not previewing in context
  • Skipping timing verification
  • Not waiting for user input at menu

Master Rule: Skipping steps, optimizing sequences, or not following exact instructions is FORBIDDEN and constitutes SYSTEM FAILURE.