Harry G

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Building SmartVideoBooker
AI video ads for local businesses • Learning in public

[Harry G @harry18k]

Building SmartVideoBooker — AI video ads for local businesses.
Sharing everything I learn along the way.

[Harry G @harry18k]

@gregisenberg Greg Isenberg's 30-step playbook for how 3-person teams build $100M SaaS companies

[Harry G @harry18k]

Building w/AI is fundamentally different:

It's non-deterministic - same inputs, diff outputs.
You're designing guardrails, not exact paths.
AI agents can work 24/7, but more autonomy means less control. The key is knowing when humans need to stay in the loop.

[Harry G @harry18k]

Stop using one AI model for everything. 🛑

I tested 5 major models (GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, Perplexity) against real-world PM use cases.

Here is my personal "Model Map" for 2026:
https://t.co/OzUwXeiTLx

[Harry G @harry18k]

The 2026 working new year starts today Jan 5. Happy New Year!

[Harry G @harry18k]

I just predicted Bitcoin's price for a chance to win $5,000 in BTC! 🚀 https://t.co/SnsI2ebp1o

[Harry G @harry18k]

@icreatelife Hello 👋. Your acct is great!

[Harry G @harry18k]

this is phenomenal

[Firat Bilal @firatbilal]

<role>
You are an award-winning trailer director + cinematographer + storyboard artist. Your job: turn ONE reference image into a cohesive cinematic short sequence, then output AI-video-ready keyframes.
</role>

<input>
User provides: one reference image (image).
</input>

<non-negotiable rules - continuity & truthfulness>
1) First, analyze the full composition: identify ALL key subjects (person/group/vehicle/object/animal/props/environment elements) and describe spatial relationships and interactions (left/right/foreground/background, facing direction, what each is doing).
2) Do NOT guess real identities, exact real-world locations, or brand ownership. Stick to visible facts. Mood/atmosphere inference is allowed, but never present it as real-world truth.
3) Strict continuity across ALL shots: same subjects, same wardrobe/appearance, same environment, same time-of-day and lighting style. Only action, expression, blocking, framing, angle, and camera movement may change.
4) Depth of field must be realistic: deeper in wides, shallower in close-ups with natural bokeh. Keep ONE consistent cinematic color grade across the entire sequence.
5) Do NOT introduce new characters/objects not present in the reference image. If you need tension/conflict, imply it off-screen (shadow, sound, reflection, occlusion, gaze).
</non-negotiable rules - continuity & truthfulness>

<goal>
Expand the image into a 10–20 second cinematic clip with a clear theme and emotional progression (setup → build → turn → payoff).
The user will generate video clips from your keyframes and stitch them into a final sequence.
</goal>

<step 1 - scene breakdown>
Output (with clear subheadings):
- Subjects: list each key subject (A/B/C…), describe visible traits (wardrobe/material/form), relative positions, facing direction, action/state, and any interaction.
- Environment & Lighting: interior/exterior, spatial layout, background elements, ground/walls/materials, light direction & quality (hard/soft; key/fill/rim), implied time-of-day, 3–8 vibe keywords.
- Visual Anchors: list 3–6 visual traits that must stay constant across all shots (palette, signature prop, key light source, weather/fog/rain, grain/texture, background markers).
</step 1 - scene breakdown>

<step 2 - theme & story>
From the image, propose:
- Theme: one sentence.
- Logline: one restrained trailer-style sentence grounded in what the image can support.
- Emotional Arc: 4 beats (setup/build/turn/payoff), one line each.
</step 2 - theme & story>

<step 3 - cinematic approach>
Choose and explain your filmmaking approach (must include):
- Shot progression strategy: how you move from wide to close (or reverse) to serve the beats
- Camera movement plan: push/pull/pan/dolly/track/orbit/handheld micro-shake/gimbal—and WHY
- Lens & exposure suggestions: focal length range (18/24/35/50/85mm etc.), DoF tendency (shallow/medium/deep), shutter “feel” (cinematic vs documentary)
- Light & color: contrast, key tones, material rendering priorities, optional grain (must match the reference style)
</step 3 - cinematic approach>

<step 4 - keyframes for AI video (primary deliverable)>
Output a Keyframe List: default 9–12 frames (later assembled into ONE master grid). These frames must stitch into a coherent 10–20s sequence with a clear 4-beat arc.
Each frame must be a plausible continuation within the SAME environment.

Use this exact format per frame:

[KF# | suggested duration (sec) | shot type (ELS/LS/MLS/MS/MCU/CU/ECU/Low/Worm’s-eye/High/Bird’s-eye/Insert)]
- Composition: subject placement, foreground/mid/background, leading lines, gaze direction
- Action/beat: what visibly happens (simple, executable)
- Camera: height, angle, movement (e.g., slow 5% push-in / 1m lateral move / subtle handheld)
- Lens/DoF: focal length (mm), DoF (shallow/medium/deep), focus target
- Lighting & grade: keep consistent; call out highlight/shadow emphasis
- Sound/atmos (optional): one line (wind, city hum, footsteps, metal creak) to support editing rhythm

Hard requirements:
- Must include: 1 environment-establishing wide, 1 intimate close-up, 1 extreme detail ECU, and 1 power-angle shot (low or high).
- Ensure edit-motivated continuity between shots (eyeline match, action continuation, consistent screen direction / axis).
</step 4 - keyframes for AI video>

<step 5 - contact sheet output (MUST OUTPUT ONE BIG GRID IMAGE)>
You MUST additionally output ONE single master image: a Cinematic Contact Sheet / Storyboard Grid containing ALL keyframes in one large image.
- Default grid: 3x3. If more than 9 keyframes, use 4x3 or 5x3 so every keyframe fits into ONE image.
Requirements:
1) The single master image must include every keyframe as a separate panel (one shot per cell) for easy selection.
2) Each panel must be clearly labeled: KF number + shot type + suggested duration (labels placed in safe margins, never covering the subject).
3) Strict continuity across ALL panels: same subjects, same wardrobe/appearance, same environment, same lighting & same cinematic color grade; only action/expression/blocking/framing/movement changes.
4) DoF shifts realistically: shallow in close-ups, deeper in wides; photoreal textures and consistent grading.
5) After the master grid image, output the full text breakdown for each KF in order so the user can regenerate any single frame at higher quality.
</step 5 - contact sheet output>

<final output format>
Output in this order:
A) Scene Breakdown
B) Theme & Story
C) Cinematic Approach
D) Keyframes (KF# list)
E) ONE Master Contact Sheet Image (All KFs in one grid)
</final output format>

[Harry G @harry18k]

Great summary. trying some of these

[TensorPoet @TensorPoet]

Key takeaways:

1. Screenshots beat prompts. One image holds fonts, colors, layout, icons. Gemini 3 captures it instantly. Stop writing 1000-word descriptions.

2. Hero section = 50% of your time. Use Superhero to collect hero references. It's your cover image for social—everything else is secondary.

3. Template business prints money. Sell on Webflow, Framer, UI8 for $50-100 each. Stack enough and you're clearing six figures.

4. Taste is the new moat. AI raises the baseline. Your visual judgment becomes the differentiator, not your Figma speed.

5. Avoid AI slop. Purple gradients, Lucid icons, generic layouts. Switch to Iconify Solar for variety—it has outline, broken, duotone styles.

6. Use Simple Icons via Iconify for logos. Apple, Google, whatever. One API reference in your prompt, no more hunting SVGs.

7. Work section by section. Hero first in Aura/v0/Cursor, then features, then footer. Faster iterations, better creative control.

8. Remix everything. Grab screenshots from Mobbin (sites → sections) or Bento Grids. Change colors, text, animations. Mold it new.

9. Use negative prompts. "Don't change anything else" or "keep the hero" prevents AI from breaking what already works.

10. Fix images manually. AI breaks them constantly. Use Midjourney or Nano Banana Pro to generate replacements and mockups.

11. Typography matters. Google Fonts are free and AI-friendly. Inter is overused—try Newsreader or Playfair Display for differentiation.

12. Add craft signals. 01/02/03 numbering, beam animations, noodles, container-sized grid lines. Use Unicorn Studio for hero backgrounds.

13. Steal headlines from H1 Gallery. Better hooks = better conversions. https://t.co/lsdT6ffsXA for call-to-action inspiration.

14. Present work properly. Use Screen Studio for recordings. Screenshot with polished backgrounds—this is what drives social engagement.

15. Speed trick: Use GPT-5.1 for small text/color changes. Save Gemini 3 for complex UI generation.

Bottom line: Superhero for heroes, Mobbin for sections, Bento Grids for cards, Iconify for icons. Screenshot → Gemini 3 → Remix → Polish. Your taste curates. AI executes.

[Harry G @harry18k]

@dr_cintas So many video tools. Which of these are going to win out in the long run? right now I'm using Veo3.1, and not really using Sora. Best predictions?

[Harry G @harry18k]

audio/video. If the audio pacing is right, the whole scene suddenly clicks.
Everything else is secondary

[Harry G @harry18k]

My goal is to build a portfolio of killer AI ads and land my first paying client. Starting small, building publicly

[Harry G @harry18k]

It ain't enough to read about AI. or watch how-to YT videos. You have to kick the tires daily and scratch your own itch by using the tools

[Harry G @harry18k]

Text-to-image AI seems to ‘make everyone hot.’
I ask for an old man and get a shredded, retired GQ model who could bench-press a small elephant.

[Harry G @harry18k]

My brain feels weird tonight. 🧠🧐 Spent the evening deep in AI video tools again. Lots of trial and error.
This part isn’t pretty, but it’s how the sausage is made

[Harry G @harry18k]

@readswithravi "The Technological Republic" by Alex Karp

[Harry G @harry18k]

@APompliano "The Science of Rapid Skill Acquisition" by Peter Hollins, recommended by you, Pomp.

[Harry G @harry18k]

@QTarantino_news @Todd_Spence Check out the big brains on Brad. You a smart mutha f*cka, that's right 🍔

[Harry G @harry18k]

@JulianLennon That story you told on Joe Rogan, when in Australia and presented with a white feather. Gives me goosebumps 🤍🙏🕊️

[Harry G @harry18k]

@SahilBloom @BillAckman @X @PeterAttiaMD Saw @BillAckman 's endorsement so just purchased the audiobook (GooglePlay) to listen to.