The editorial methodBe clear about
what you know.
A photograph, a factual source and an editorial proposal are three different things. Keep them separate, even when the final sequence feels seamless.
01 / The sourceWhat can you stand behind?
Keep the original close. Identify its author, date, context and permission to adapt. A background reference can explain a general process; it does not verify the condition or identity of an unrelated photographed place.
The studies link factual references beside their original summaries. Photographer-supplied locations are attributed as such. Unknown capture dates stay unknown.
02 / The briefChoose the question before the pictures.
A brief should state what the viewer needs to understand and what remains unresolved. In these exercises, each image has a proposed editorial role. That proposal is not a report of an event.
Images from different places can illustrate a general subject when the separation is clear. They must not be edited to fabricate a single route, supply chain, incident or result.
03 / The sequenceLet each frame do one job.
Establish the subject, add detail, introduce context and finish with an honest takeaway. The five-frame studies suggest four seconds per image as editable sample timing. There is no automatic narration, sound, animation or video export.
The planning desk selects source sentences in order, caps each at 240 characters and reports omissions. It is a starting outline, not a summary engine or fact-checker.
Practical questionsBefore you start.
Does this make a finished video?
No. It produces an editable planning outline as text. The studies also let you export a five-photo shot plan with source links and proposed timing. Video production happens elsewhere.
Is any source text sent to an AI service?
No. The planner runs in your browser without network requests. It uses simple sentence extraction, not AI. It does not save your text between visits.
Can I use the photos as evidence of a current event?
Not on the basis of these studies. These images are illustrative, drawn from different locations and dates. Verify the underlying event, image provenance, permissions and context before making any factual claim.
What exactly is for sale?
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