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Original Idea
Create a video of news reporter, Tim Weigel interviewing a young African-American teenager. They’re in downtown Chicago on State Street by the Chicago theater.. the reporter asked the young man, “why are you guys having a teen take over during a Christmas lighting ceremony?” the young man responds, “ Dawn Motley was right we lame as hell. A lot of us never learned how to talk to girls.” The reporter responded, “ well next year come downtown with some mistletoe. you might be able to get a kiss.”
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AI Enhanced
[LOGLINE]
Tim Weigel interviews a young African-American teenager in downtown Chicago during a Christmas lighting ceremony, discussing the significance of a teen takeover.
[SUBJECT & ACTION]
Tim Weigel, a seasoned news reporter, engages with a confident young African-American teenager, who expresses his thoughts on the importance of the event and the challenges of connecting with peers.
[ENVIRONMENT]
The bustling streets of downtown Chicago on State Street, near the iconic Chicago Theater, adorned with festive holiday lights and decorations.
[CAMERA & MOVEMENT]
Start with a medium shot of Tim and the teenager, then slowly push in for a close-up during their exchange, capturing their expressions and body language.
[BEAT FLOW — 10s]
• 0–3.3s: Tim Weigel asks, “Why are you guys having a teen take over during a Christmas lighting ceremony?”
• 3.3–6.6s: The young man responds, “Dawn Motley was right we lame as hell. A lot of us never learned how to talk to girls.”
• 6.6–10s: Tim replies, “Well next year come downtown with some mistletoe. You might be able to get a kiss,” as the camera captures their reactions.
[LIGHTING & COLOR]
Bright, festive lighting from the holiday displays enhances the warm tones of the scene, with a soft focus on the background to highlight the subjects.
[VFX & CLEANUP]
Subtle motion blur during camera movements; ensure stable edges around characters and avoid any distractions in the background.
[NEGATIVE DIRECTIVES]
No text overlays, no watermarks, no duplicated limbs, avoid jitter/flicker, no floating artifacts, no lip-sync drift.
Full Enhanced Sora Prompt
[LOGLINE]
Tim Weigel interviews a young African-American teenager in downtown Chicago during a Christmas lighting ceremony, discussing the significance of a teen takeover.
[SUBJECT & ACTION]
Tim Weigel, a seasoned news reporter, engages with a confident young African-American teenager, who expresses his thoughts on the importance of the event and the challenges of connecting with peers.
[ENVIRONMENT]
The bustling streets of downtown Chicago on State Street, near the iconic Chicago Theater, adorned with festive holiday lights and decorations.
[CAMERA & MOVEMENT]
Start with a medium shot of Tim and the teenager, then slowly push in for a close-up during their exchange, capturing their expressions and body language.
[BEAT FLOW — 10s]
• 0–3.3s: Tim Weigel asks, “Why are you guys having a teen take over during a Christmas lighting ceremony?”
• 3.3–6.6s: The young man responds, “Dawn Motley was right we lame as hell. A lot of us never learned how to talk to girls.”
• 6.6–10s: Tim replies, “Well next year come downtown with some mistletoe. You might be able to get a kiss,” as the camera captures their reactions.
[LIGHTING & COLOR]
Bright, festive lighting from the holiday displays enhances the warm tones of the scene, with a soft focus on the background to highlight the subjects.
[VFX & CLEANUP]
Subtle motion blur during camera movements; ensure stable edges around characters and avoid any distractions in the background.
[NEGATIVE DIRECTIVES]
No text overlays, no watermarks, no duplicated limbs, avoid jitter/flicker, no floating artifacts, no lip-sync drift.