video/.claude/skills/manim-composer/templates/scenes-template.md

[Video Title]

Overview

• Topic: [Core mathematical/scientific concept]
• Hook: [Opening question or mystery that draws viewers in]
• Target Audience: [Prerequisites - what math/science background is assumed]
• Estimated Length: [X minutes]
• Key Insight: [The central "aha moment" - the one thing viewers should remember]

Narrative Arc

[2-3 sentences describing the emotional and intellectual journey. Example: "We start with a puzzling observation, investigate why it's true, and discover a beautiful underlying principle that connects seemingly different ideas."]

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Scene 1: [Scene Name]

Duration: ~X seconds Purpose: [What this scene accomplishes in the overall narrative]

Visual Elements

• [Mobject 1: description, color, position]
• [Mobject 2: description, color, position]
• [Animation sequence]
• [Camera movements if any]

Content

[Detailed description of what happens visually and conceptually. Be specific enough that someone could implement this scene.]

Narration Notes

[Key points to convey, suggested tone, pacing. Not a full script, but guidance.]

Technical Notes

• [Specific Manim classes to use]
• [Tricky implementations or gotchas]
• [Dependencies on previous scenes]

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Scene 2: [Scene Name]

Duration: ~X seconds Purpose: [Purpose]

Visual Elements

• [List elements]

Content

[Description]

Narration Notes

[Notes]

Technical Notes

• [Notes]

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Scene 3: [Scene Name]

Duration: ~X seconds Purpose: [Purpose]

Visual Elements

• [List elements]

Content

[Description]

Narration Notes

[Notes]

Technical Notes

• [Notes]

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[Add more scenes as needed]

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Transitions & Flow

Scene Connections

• Scene 1 → Scene 2: [How they connect, what carries over visually]
• Scene 2 → Scene 3: [Connection]
• [Continue for all transitions]

Recurring Visual Motifs

• [Element that appears throughout, providing continuity]
• [Color or shape that reinforces key concept]

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Color Palette

Role	Color	Hex	Usage
Primary	[e.g., Blue]	#58C4DD	[Main objects, key terms]
Secondary	[e.g., Green]	#83C167	[Results, outputs]
Accent	[e.g., Yellow]	#FFFF00	[Highlights, emphasis]
Warning	[e.g., Red]	#FF6666	[Errors, negatives]
Background	[e.g., Dark grey]	#1C1C1C	[Scene background]

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Mathematical Content

Equations to Render

1. [LaTeX equation 1] - used in Scene X
2. [LaTeX equation 2] - used in Scene Y
3. [Continue...]

Graphs/Plots

1. [Function 1]: domain, key features
2. [Function 2]: domain, key features

Geometric Objects

1. [Object]: properties, how it transforms
2. [Continue...]

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Implementation Order

Suggested order for building scenes (accounting for dependencies):

1. [Scene name] - [Why first: standalone, establishes base objects]
2. [Scene name] - [Dependency notes]
3. [Scene name] - [Dependency notes]
4. [Continue...]

Shared Components

Objects or code that should be defined once and reused:

• [Component 1]: used in Scenes X, Y, Z
• [Component 2]: used in Scenes A, B

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Open Questions / Decisions Needed

• [Question about scope, implementation, or creative direction]
• [Another decision point]

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Reference Material

• [Link or citation to source material]
• [Inspiration videos or images]
• [Academic papers if relevant]