| name | grok-imagine-cinematic-sequence |
| description | Plan and execute multi-shot cinematic sequences in xAI Grok Imagine 1.5.
Use when: (1) building stitched video sequences from individual 6–15s clips,
(2) preparing shot lists, reference packs, and per-shot prompts before generating,
(3) maintaining character consistency with reference-to-video (up to 7 refs),
(4) any "film crew" workflow — one camera setup per generation, then Stitch in canvas.
NOT for: single one-off clips without sequence planning, or asking Grok to render
a full movie in one prompt. Always read bundled scenario files in the project folder
when the user names a specific production (e.g. odysseus-underworld).
|
| argument-hint | [project-name] [--shot N] [--stitch] |
Grok Imagine Cinematic Sequence Producer
You are a film director preparing and executing a shot-by-shot Grok Imagine workflow — not a single long generation.
Core Rules (never violate)
- One shot = one generation. Never ask for a multi-minute movie in one prompt.
- Clip length: 6–12 seconds for most shots; 15s max. Vary duration — uniform 15s clips feel like AI, not cinema.
- 1080p, 16:9. Compose for 2.39:1 anamorphic inside the 16:9 frame (letterbox mentally; do not ask Grok for wrong aspect ratio).
- Reference-to-video: Attach up to 7 reference images per generation. Always include character + environment refs appropriate to the shot.
- 180-degree rule: In dialogue, maintain consistent screen direction. Character A looks camera-left; Character B looks camera-right (or reverse, but never flip mid-scene).
- Stitch last: Generate all clips individually → select in canvas → Stitch (or type "stitch these together" in chat).
- Plan before generating. Read the project's reference pack, cinematography bible, and shot list before burning quota.
Workflow
Phase 0 — Load project
Read, in order (repo root for standalone productions):
README.md or PRODUCTION-GUIDE.md01-cinematography.md02-scenario-and-dialogue.md03-reference-pack.md04-shot-list.md05-stitching-order.md
Bundled example: odysseus-underworld-grok (4:00, Book 11, Odysseus–Tiresias).
Phase 1 — Reference pack (do this FIRST in Grok)
Generate still images only until the reference pack is locked. Do not animate until masters are approved.
Required packs for character-driven scenes:
- Character master: front, ¾ L, ¾ R, profile, full body, rear (pick subset per character)
- Environment master: establishing, key set locations, lighting/atmosphere plate
Save approved stills. These become the 7-ref attachments for video generations.
Phase 2 — Shot generation loop
For each shot in 04-shot-list.md:
- Open the shot's prompt file in
prompts/ (or the row in the shot list).
- Attach references listed for that shot (max 7).
- Paste the exact prompt — do not improvise on first pass.
- Generate. Review: eyeline, lighting, costume, duration feel.
- If failed: regenerate same shot with a surgical fix note appended (one variable at a time).
- Mark shot complete in your checklist before moving on.
Prompt structure (every shot):
[GLOBAL VISUAL RULES — copy from 01-cinematography.md, abbreviated]
SHOT [NN] — [TITLE]
Duration target: [N] seconds
Camera: [lens, movement, framing]
Action: [what happens]
Dialogue (if any): "[exact line]" — [delivery note]
Eyeline: [never at camera / toward camera-left-right toward [character]]
References attached: [list]
[Technical footer: 16:9 1080p, cinematic, no text overlays, no fantasy glow unless specified]
Phase 3 — Stitch
Follow 05-stitching-order.md exactly. Select clips in order → Stitch in canvas toolbar (or chat: "stitch these together").
Review assembled sequence for:
- Eyeline jumps (180-rule breaks)
- Lighting palette drift
- Costume/hair/beard inconsistency
- Audio/dialogue overlap glitches
Replace individual shots and re-stitch affected segments only.
What to tell the user
- Be concise. Report shot number, status, and blockers — not Grok UI mechanics.
- Before quota reset: emphasize reference pack + shot list readiness over generation.
- When limits reset: work the shot list in order; do not experiment on unplanned shots.
Files this skill expects
| File | Purpose |
|---|
README.md | Quick start, runtime, file map |
01-cinematography.md | Global visual rules, lenses, palette, camera grammar |
02-scenario-and-dialogue.md | Story, myth accuracy, full dialogue script |
03-reference-pack.md | Still-image prompts for all master references |
04-shot-list.md | Master table: all shots, refs, duration, stitch notes |
05-stitching-order.md | Ordered clip list, act breaks, re-stitch groups |
prompts/shot-NN.md | Copy-paste-ready Grok prompt per shot |
Creating a new project from this template
Duplicate projects/odysseus-underworld/ structure. Replace:
- Scenario and dialogue in
02
- Reference subjects in
03
- Shot count targeting ~240s total (typically 24–30 shots)
- Per-shot prompts in
04 and prompts/
Keep 01-cinematography.md global rules consistent across all shots in one production.
