motion-graphic-placement

name	motion-graphic-placement
description	Add motion graphics at the right moments without blocking the story. Use when the user wants to enhance talking-head, lecture, tutorial, interview, podcast, or creator videos with motion graphics.

Motion Graphic Placement

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

1. Read project state, transcript, active design style, video aspect ratio, and visible speaker layout.
2. Identify the video structure:
   • hook
   • problem or setup
   • body / proof / steps
   • summary / CTA
3. 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
4. Pick MG types from semantic triggers.
5. 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
6. Generate or reuse MGs.
7. Place each MG against the relevant transcript moment.
8. Verify screenshots at target frames and fix anything that blocks content, feels mistimed, or carries template residue.

Semantic Triggers