From a0eec445eea04d8514db0c8ccf7c3e5154e7555a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: mkrause612 Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:08:21 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] 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 | 85 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++------ 1 file changed, 75 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/core/tasks.md b/docs/core/tasks.md index 3d48b7a..c947039 100644 --- a/docs/core/tasks.md +++ b/docs/core/tasks.md @@ -813,11 +813,76 @@ Meg isn't tech-savvy and will never use Git. She needs dead-simple method to upl --- +### 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: --- -### 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 --- -### 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 --- -### 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 --- -### 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. --- -### 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 --- -### 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)