A practical method
- Identify realistic synthetic scenes or depictions that may mislead viewers.
- Read the current platform guidance for the specific content.
- Complete the disclosure choice accurately during upload and retain your production notes.
An example brief to adapt
Create a disclosure-review note for this film. Distinguish a fictional animation from any realistic depiction of a real person, place or event. Point me to YouTube's current guidance and leave the final classification for a review of the actual finished content.
Review before moving on
- Could the scene be mistaken for reality?
- Was the current policy consulted?
- Is the upload setting consistent with the content?
Record a concrete observation beside each check: a line in the treatment, a source passage or a timestamp in the downloaded film. If you cannot inspect an item yet, leave it open. A request in a brief is an intention; the result is what must be reviewed.
Download this guide’s editable text worksheet
What to avoid
A note in the description may not replace a platform's required disclosure setting. Review both the editorial explanation and the upload controls.
Sources and scope
The method and fictional brief are original editorial guidance for planning and review. They do not establish a measured performance gain or guarantee a particular render. Product statements follow Kleo’s public pages, checked on 2026-09-23; official platform guidance is linked where relevant.
- Kleo FAQ — Product capabilities and limitations; reconfirm before production.
- Kleo pricing — Current starter offer, product conditions and quoted credit costs.
- YouTube: altered or synthetic content — Platform disclosure guidance for the actual finished content.
See the published Kleo examples to inspect actual showcased work. Example films may reflect a different production setup; check the current offer for your own job.