motion-design-rules
These rules apply to every Helios video composition. Read and internalize these before producing a creative specification or writing composition code.
RULE 1 — Anti-Slideshow Architecture
The biggest mistake in code-based video is building a PowerPoint (Scene A fades out → Scene B fades in).
The camera never stops.
Separate all elements into two categories:
GLOBAL elements persist across scenes: • Background texture or gradient • Floating particles, orbs, or accent shapes • Logo or brand mark • Ambient motion (slow drift, subtle pulse)
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