Use this skill to plan where motion graphics should appear, what type each one should be, and how to keep them readable, rhythmic, and consistent with the video.
Goals
- Reinforce important speech moments without covering the speaker or subtitles.
- Match MG type to the semantic function of the line.
- Keep density high enough for retention but sparse enough to avoid fatigue.
- Maintain one visual language across the whole edit.
Workflow
- Read project state, transcript, active design style, video aspect ratio, and visible speaker layout.
- Identify the video structure:
- hook
- problem or setup
- body / proof / steps
- summary / CTA
- Decide motion-graphic density:
- long-form landscape: usually one meaningful MG every 5-8 seconds, tighter in the first 15 seconds
- short-form portrait: usually one meaningful MG every 3-5 seconds, with stronger rhythm
- reduce density when the speaker's face, gesture, or screen recording already carries the moment
- Pick MG types from semantic triggers.
- Review the plan before generation:
- no repeated form in a row unless intentionally templated
- no overlays on face, hands, product focal point, or subtitle area
- no unnecessary full-screen takeover when a card, strip, badge, or annotation is enough
- Generate or reuse MGs.
- Place each MG against the relevant transcript moment.
- Verify screenshots at target frames and fix anything that blocks content, feels mistimed, or carries template residue.
Semantic Triggers
| Speech pattern | Good MG direction |
|---|---|
| strong opinion, conclusion, key quote | highlight sentence or quote card |
| numbers, percentages, prices | number card, counter, chart, price card |
| steps, lists, sequence | point list, flow steps, timeline |
| comparison or choice | comparison card, split card, VS card |
| warning or mistake | warning card or caution badge |
| question, suspense, hook | question card, hook text |
| self-intro, guest, role | name tag or lower-third |
| source, screenshot, comment, evidence | source card or annotation |
| CTA | CTA card |
Placement Rules
- Always inspect the frame before placing an overlay.
- Place MGs away from the speaker's face, hands, active product area, and subtitles.
- Landscape: side cards work well when the speaker is clearly on the opposite side; bottom strips must sit above subtitles.
- Portrait: keep the bottom 15-20% clear for captions and interaction UI.
- Full-screen MGs should be reserved for hooks, chapter transitions, dense data, or moments where the original footage adds little value.
- After a full-screen MG, leave enough breathing room before the next overlay.
Style And Reuse
- Use the active Design Style when the project has one.
- Same-role MGs should reuse a confirmed template or code structure and change only the content.
- New-role MGs can borrow style, but should not inherit irrelevant template text, charts, labels, or layout.
- After generation, inspect the visual output. If old template text or wrong structure appears, fix the asset instead of trusting props.
Quality Checks
- Every MG has a reason tied to a speech beat.
- Text can be read at playback size.
- Adjacent MGs vary in form, position, or rhythm.
- No face/subtitle/product obstruction.
- Visual style is consistent but not repetitive.
- The final edit feels clearer, not busier.