A practical method
- Name the time of day and dominant light source.
- Describe any intentional time jump in the treatment.
- Compare consecutive shots for unexplained changes in daylight or weather.
An example brief to adapt
Plan a 60-second animation set during one rainy afternoon in a small workshop. Use cool window light and a warm desk lamp. The rain continues throughout; the ending changes the character's mood, not the time of day. Avoid an unexplained sunset shot.
Review before moving on
- Does the apparent time remain stable?
- Are major light sources plausible?
- Is a time jump clear when intended?
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.
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What to avoid
Beautiful individual images can imply different days when cut together. Judge the lighting as a sequence rather than choosing each shot for its isolated appearance.
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.
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