New task: "Coming Soon" video creation with CapCut (Tier 4)

ADDED TASK #20: Coming Soon Video (CapCut)
- Time: 15 minutes (quick win for branding)
- Uses existing assets (fire-frost-collision.png, logos)
- CapCut recipe: 24 detailed steps (mobile-friendly)
- Output: Vertical (Instagram/TikTok) + Horizontal (YouTube/Twitter)
- 10-15 second professional announcement video
- Assigned: Michael tests first, then train Meg

STRUCTURE:
- 0-3s: Fire-frost collision with slow zoom
- 3s: White flash (impact)
- 3-5s: Logo reveal with cyan glow
- 5-12s: "COMING SOON" text (Orbitron, #00E5FF)
- 12-15s: Emblem + firefrostgaming.com

USE CASES:
- Server launches
- Recruitment announcements  
- Social media hype
- General branding

RENUMBERED:
- Tier 5 tasks: 21-25 (was 20-24)
- Tier 6 tasks: 26-28 (was 25-27)
- Total tasks: 28 (was 27)

Updated by: Chronicler the Ninth

docs/core/tasks.md

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+### 20. "Coming Soon" Video Creation (CapCut)
+**Time:** 15 minutes (Michael test), 20 minutes (Meg learns + creates)  
+**Depends On:** None - assets already exist ✅  
+**Priority:** Quick win for announcements  
+**Assigned:** Michael tests first, then train Meg
+
+**Purpose:**
+Create professional 10-15 second "Coming Soon" video for:
+- Server launches
+- Recruitment announcements
+- Social media hype
+- General Firefrost branding
+
+**Assets Needed (Already Have):**
+1. `branding/backgrounds/fire-frost-collision.png` (2560x1259)
+2. `branding/logos/firefrost-logo-dark.png` (960x877)
+3. `branding/logos/firefrost-emblem-512.png` (380x383)
+
+**Tool:** CapCut (free, mobile or desktop)
+- iPhone/Android: Download from App Store/Google Play
+- Desktop: https://www.capcut.com/download
+
+**Video Structure:**
+```
+[0-3s]   Fire-frost collision background, slow zoom
+[3s]     White flash (impact)
+[3-5s]   Logo reveals with cyan glow
+[5-12s]  "COMING SOON" text (Orbitron font, #00E5FF)
+[12-15s] Emblem + "firefrostgaming.com"
+```
+
+**Step-by-Step Recipe:**
+1. Import fire-frost-collision.png (3 seconds, slow zoom)
+2. Add dark vignette filter (40%)
+3. At 3s: Add white flash transition (0.3s)
+4. Add logo overlay (firefrost-logo-dark.png)
+5. Add cyan glow effect to logo (#00E5FF, 30% intensity)
+6. At 5s: Add text "COMING SOON" (Orbitron/Bebas Neue, size 72, cyan)
+7. At 12s: Fade to black, add small emblem
+8. At 12.5s: Add "firefrostgaming.com" text (white, size 36)
+9. Add epic cinematic music (search "Epic Trailer" in CapCut sounds)
+10. Add impact sound at flash moment
+11. Export: 1080p, 30fps
+
+**Output:**
+- Vertical version (9:16, 1080x1920) - Instagram Reels, TikTok, Stories
+- Horizontal version (16:9, 1920x1080) - YouTube, Twitter, Facebook
+
+**Detailed Recipe:**
+Complete step-by-step instructions documented separately for accessibility.
+
+**After Completion:**
+- ✅ Michael validates quality (test first)
+- ✅ Train Meg on CapCut (15-20 min training session)
+- ✅ Meg can create announcement videos independently
+- ✅ Ready-to-post content for any major announcement
+- ✅ Professional brand presence on social media
+
+**Future Enhancements:**
+- After Terraria training: Add custom Fire/Frost particle effects
+- Use Pika Labs/Runway ML to animate static images (upgrade quality)
+- Create variations for different announcements (New Server, Recruitment, Events)
+
+---
+
 ## 🎮 TIER 5: GAME INFRASTRUCTURE OPTIMIZATION
 
 Branding established, now optimize game operations.
 
-### 20. Staggered Server Restart System
+### 21. Staggered Server Restart System
 **Time:** 2-3 hours (Phase 1), future enhancement (Phase 2)  
 **Why:** ATM10 memory leak mitigation, prevent all servers down simultaneously  
 **Priority:** MEDIUM
@@ -879,7 +944,7 @@ light_tier:
 
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-### 21. Game Server Startup Script Audit & Optimization
+### 22. Game Server Startup Script Audit & Optimization
 **Time:** 3-4 hours  
 **Why:** Recurring issues trace back to startup scripts  
 **Scope:** All 12 game servers (6 TX1, 6 NC1)
@@ -916,7 +981,7 @@ Multiple issues have traced back to startup scripts. Need systematic audit and o
 
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-### 22. LuckPerms MySQL Backend
+### 23. LuckPerms MySQL Backend
 **Time:** 2-3 hours  
 **Why:** Centralized permission management, better performance  
 **Scope:** Switch from file-based to MySQL backend for all game servers
@@ -944,7 +1009,7 @@ Multiple issues have traced back to startup scripts. Need systematic audit and o
 
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-### 23. World Backup Automation
+### 24. World Backup Automation
 **Time:** 2-3 hours  
 **Why:** Disaster recovery for game worlds  
 **Scope:** Automated backups to NextCloud for all game servers
@@ -975,7 +1040,7 @@ Multiple issues have traced back to startup scripts. Need systematic audit and o
 
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-### 24. Blueprint Extension Installation — Node Usage Status
+### 25. Blueprint Extension Installation — Node Usage Status
 **Time:** 30 minutes  
 **Location:** Pterodactyl Panel (45.94.168.138, Charlotte, NC)  
 **Extension:** https://builtbybit.com/resources/node-usage-status.59502/
@@ -1003,7 +1068,7 @@ Multiple issues have traced back to startup scripts. Need systematic audit and o
 
 Important but blocked by earlier work or strategically deferred.
 
-### 25. Discord Server Complete Reorganization
+### 26. Discord Server Complete Reorganization
 **Time:** Design 2-3 hours, Implementation 1-2 hours  
 **Depends On:** Branding complete, recruitment active, 15 servers operational  
 **Timeline:** After Terraria training, recruitment success
@@ -1030,7 +1095,7 @@ Important but blocked by earlier work or strategically deferred.
 
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-### 26. Firefrost: The Eternal Skyforge (Flagship Modpack)
+### 27. Firefrost: The Eternal Skyforge (Flagship Modpack)
 **Time:** Months of development  
 **Depends On:** Branding skills established, builders recruited, Meg recovered  
 **Timeline:** 2027 launch (Q1-Q4 phased rollout)
@@ -1060,7 +1125,7 @@ Custom flagship modpack showcasing Firefrost brand. Fire vs Frost dual progressi
 
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-### 27. Among Us Weekly Events (Phase 2 Expansion)
+### 28. Among Us Weekly Events (Phase 2 Expansion)
 **Depends On:** Terraria branding complete, Fire/Frost skins ready  
 **Timeline:** Month 4+ after branding skills established  
 **Why Deferred:** Launch Among Us WITH Fire/Frost skins Day 1, not vanilla
@@ -1250,14 +1315,14 @@ TIER 6: FUTURE (Month 4+ or 2027)
 
 ## 📈 TASK STATISTICS
 
-**Total Tasks:** 27 (26 actionable + 1 completed reference)
+**Total Tasks:** 28 (27 actionable + 1 completed reference)
 
 **By Tier:**
 - Tier 0: 3 tasks (<2 hours total)
 - Tier 1: 4 tasks (5-7 hours total)
 - Tier 2: 3 tasks (7-10 hours total)
 - Tier 3: 5 tasks (5-7 hours total)
-- Tier 4: 4 tasks (12 weeks + ~10 hours)
+- Tier 4: 5 tasks (12 weeks + ~10 hours + 15 min video)
 - Tier 5: 5 tasks (~13-17 hours total)
 - Tier 6: 3 tasks (future/deferred)