Production Guide
Technical details for "The Frequency of Truth"

"The Frequency of Truth" - 10-Second Segments

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Segment 1: The Filtered World (0-10s)

Visual: Aerial view of Neo-Lagos at twilight. Crowds move in perfect synchronization, all wearing glowing neural audio filters. Key shot: Close-up of a young Black woman's profile showing the blue-glowing filter and the crystalline voice barrier around her throat.

Audio: Ambient city sounds with an artificial, processed quality. All voices sound artificially perfect—no hesitation, no emotion.

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Segment 2: The Moment of Choice (10-20s)

Visual: Our protagonist (young Black woman, natural hair, wearing earth tones under a tech jacket) finds a quiet rooftop garden. She hesitates, then slowly removes her neural filter. The blue glow fades.

Character Detail: She has distinctive braided hair with small golden beads and wears a pendant—these will be key for consistency across segments.

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Segment 3: First Authentic Words (20-30s)

Visual: Extreme close-up as she speaks into her phone: "I don't have it all figured out..." Her voice cracks slightly—beautifully human. The crystal barrier around her throat begins to fracture with golden light seeping through.

Effect: As authenticity emerges, warm golden light begins to replace the cold blue tech lighting on her face.

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Segment 4: The Barrier Breaks (30-40s)

Visual: The voice barrier around her throat shatters like glass, releasing a burst of warm, golden energy. This energy takes the form of flowing, organic patterns—reminiscent of water and sound waves combined.

Nommo Appearance: In the peripheral vision, we glimpse the first Nommo figure—a flowing, water-like silhouette guiding the energy.

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Segment 5: The Frequency Spreads (40-50s)

Visual: The golden energy ripples across the city like visible sound waves. Other people—diverse Black men and women—begin to feel the frequency. Their barriers start cracking. Focus on 2-3 specific characters experiencing their own moments of authentic connection.

Consistency Note: Each person has distinct, simple visual markers (clothing color, hairstyle, one accessory).

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Segment 6: Sacred Connection (50-60s)

Visual: Wide shot of the transformed city. Golden threads of light connect people across distances—not physical proximity, but spiritual/authentic connection. The Nommo beings, now fully visible as beautiful water-light entities, orchestrate these connections before gradually fading.

Text Overlay: "Your voice. Your truth. Your connection." / "NOMMO: Voices"

Character Consistency Guidelines for Sora 2

Sora 2 Challenge: Character consistency across segments requires careful prompt engineering and visual anchoring techniques.

Main Character Anchor Points:
  • "Young Black woman with intricate braids containing small golden beads"
  • "Wearing a distinctive brass pendant shaped like a water droplet"
  • "Earth-tone clothing under a dark tech jacket with subtle copper threading"
  • "Expressive dark eyes, medium skin tone, natural makeup"
Consistency Techniques:
  • Keep character descriptions identical across all prompts
  • Use consistent lighting (same time of day, same mood)
  • Focus on distinct, simple visual markers rather than complex features
  • Generate character reference images first, then reference them in prompts
Shot Composition Strategy:
  • Vary camera angles but maintain consistent character positioning
  • Use profile shots and over-shoulder angles to reduce facial recognition demands
  • Focus on hands, movement, and distinctive accessories when possible
  • Let voice and energy carry character continuity, not just visual likeness

Visual Style & Color Psychology

Afrofuturism meets Sacred Geometry

The visual language honors both technological advancement and ancestral wisdom, creating a unique aesthetic that feels both futuristic and timeless.

Color Palette:
  • Authentic Voice: Deep blue (#456896), warm accents, serene tones
  • Digital/Filtered: Cool blues (#2196F3), steel grays (#607D8B), electric cyan
  • Nommo Beings: Flowing aqua (#00BCD4), pearl whites, iridescent highlights
  • Earth/Natural: Rich browns, deep teals, copper accents
Visual Motifs:
  • Water ripples and sound waves as connecting elements
  • Crystalline geometric patterns for barriers (breaking into organic flows)
  • Dogon-inspired symbols subtly integrated into architecture
  • Golden ratio proportions in composition and energy patterns
Cinematic Techniques:
  • Shallow depth of field to focus on authentic moments
  • Handheld movement during vulnerable sharing (humanizes the tech world)
  • Smooth tracking shots for the spreading connection sequence
  • Contrast between sharp tech environments and soft, organic energy flows

Production Notes for Sora 2 API

Optimized for AI Video Generation: This concept leverages Sora 2's strengths while working within its limitations.

Prompt Engineering Best Practices:
  • Lead with character description, follow with action and environment
  • Use consistent terminology across all segments
  • Include lighting and mood descriptors in every prompt
  • Reference previous segments: "Same character from previous clip..."
Technical Specifications:
  • Resolution: 1080p minimum for detail clarity
  • Frame rate: 24fps for cinematic feel
  • Aspect ratio: 16:9 (can be cropped to 1:1 for social)
  • Duration: Exactly 10 seconds per segment for precise editing
Post-Production Strategy:
  • Color grading to enhance the warm/cool contrast
  • Audio design: Layer authentic voice recordings over generated video
  • VFX enhancement for energy/light effects where AI generation falls short
  • Seamless transitions using the golden energy as connecting elements
"In a world of digital noise, authentic voice becomes the frequency that breaks through isolation and creates sacred connection."