HQ Film Method
Agent Skill

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name: hq-film-method
description: Generate professional video production briefs for events using the HQ Film Method standard by Samouraï Coop.
version: 1.0.0
author: Samouraï Coop
homepage: https://hqfilm.samourai.pro
license: MIT
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# HQ Film Method

Professional methodology for event video production briefs. Created by Samouraï Coop for the Protocol Labs ecosystem.

## Overview

This skill helps you generate comprehensive video production briefs for events, including:
- Aftermovies
- Conference recordings
- Photography coverage  
- Interviews

## When to Use

Use this skill when:
- A user needs to plan video production for an event
- Someone asks about event content creation best practices
- You need to generate a brief for a video production vendor
- Planning aftermovies, conference recordings, or event photography

## Quick Brief Template

When helping users create a brief, collect this information:

### 1. Event Details
- Event name
- Location (city, venue)
- Dates and hours
- Expected attendance
- Venue type (conference room, outdoor, multiple locations)

### 2. Content Types (select all that apply)
- [ ] Aftermovie (recap video)
- [ ] Conference recording
- [ ] Photography
- [ ] Interviews

### 3. For Aftermovies
- Duration: Short (30-60s) | Standard (1-3min) | Long (3-5min)
- Style: Dynamic | Corporate | Creative
- Key moments: Arrival, Sessions, Networking, Branding, VIPs, Activities

### 4. For Conference Recording
- Number of sessions
- Average duration
- Speakers per session
- Distribution: Livestream | Delayed | Both

### 5. For Photography
- Usage: Social media, Website, Press, Internal, Print
- Volume: Limited (20-50) | Standard (100-200) | Complete (300+)

### 6. For Interviews
- Number of interviews
- Duration: Micro (<2min) | Short (2-5min) | Standard (5-15min) | Long (15+min)
- Interviewees: Confirmed | Partial | To identify

### 7. Platforms & Formats
- Primary platforms: YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Website
- Additional formats: Vertical (9:16), Square (1:1), Teasers, Subtitles

### 8. Logistics
Available to crew:
- [ ] Event schedule
- [ ] Speaker/VIP list
- [ ] Venue photos/videos
- [ ] On-site contact
- [ ] Power access
- [ ] Equipment storage

Constraints:
- [ ] Restricted zones
- [ ] Image rights requirements
- [ ] Sound restrictions
- [ ] Dress code
- [ ] NDA/Confidentiality

### 9. Timeline & Budget
- Deadline for each deliverable
- Budget range: <2K | 2-5K | 5-10K | 10-20K | 20K+ | TBD

### 10. Brand Assets
- [ ] Logo (vector)
- [ ] Brand guidelines
- [ ] Music/license
- [ ] Reference videos
- [ ] Fonts

## Output Format

Generate the brief in Markdown format suitable for:
1. Copy-paste to Notion or other docs
2. Email to video production vendors
3. Internal planning documents

## Pro Tips to Include

When generating briefs, include these recommendations:
1. Share brief 4-6 weeks before the event
2. Include reference videos for creative direction
3. Designate a single point of contact
4. Provide event schedule early
5. Plan a pre-event alignment call

## Contact

For professional video production:
- Email: crew@samourai.coop
- Website: https://www.samourai.world

## Links

- Generator: https://hqfilm.samourai.pro
- Documentation: https://hqfilm.samourai.pro/skill
- GitHub: https://github.com/samouraiworld/hq-film-method

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*"We've been working for open source ecosystems for +9 years now. It was obvious that we need to open source our methods."*
— Yohann Grignou, Co-founder & Director at Samouraï Coop