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Short film beats

Story beats for a short film with framing and pacing cues.

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Outline a short film about [premise] in [duration] minutes. Provide 7 beats with framing, lens, and pacing notes.
How to use
  • premise - replace the bracketed field with your info
  • duration - replace the bracketed field with your info
Provide (Inputs)
  • Premise
  • Duration
  • Genre
  • Tone
Expected output (Outputs)
  • 7-beat outline
  • Framing/lens notes
  • Pacing cues
Tips
  • Anchor each beat to an emotion shift.
  • Vary shot sizes to reset audience attention.
  • Give one visual motif that repeats.
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