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Morten A. Giraffe
AI Media Field Guide

04 / Frame the job

Write the preserve lock

For edits, state what must remain unchanged as clearly as what should change.

Visual-production diagram for Write the preserve lock.

Failure mode

The prompt asks for “cinematic,” “premium,” or “make it better” without defining the output job, source/reference constraints, physical details, composition, motion, or verification. The result may look impressive while being unusable, inaccurate, off-brand, or misleading.

Applied correction

Start simple. Add details only when they control a visible decision. When editing, make the requested transformation bounded and keep a preservation lock.

Field test

Can a reviewer name the non-negotiable identity, logo, product shape, text, color, environment, or framing constraints?

Verification