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# 💼 Quality Guidance

## **Audio Quality**

1. **Clear and Balanced Sound**: Audio must be clear and free from distortion, echo, or background noise.
2. **Consistent Volume Levels**: Ensure that the volume is consistent throughout the video. Avoid sudden spikes or drops.
3. **No Different Intros/Outros**: If an intro or outro is included, the **same song** featured in the video must be playing during those sections. There should be no deviation in tone, style, or volume.
4. **No Ticking Sounds**: Ensure the audio is free from any repetitive ticking or clicking sounds that can distract from the listening experience.
5. **Proper Reverb and Speed Adjustments**: Reverb effects should enhance the song without overwhelming it, and the slowed pace must sound natural and immersive, avoiding extreme changes that distort the original track’s quality.

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## **Video Quality**

1. **Resolution**: Videos must be at least 1080p (1920x1080) resolution for sharp and high-quality visuals.
2. **Stable Animations**: Subtle effects are acceptable, but avoid overly dramatic, goofy, or distracting animations.
3. **Theme-Adherence**: Visuals should align with the tone and mood of the song, ensuring cohesion and an immersive experience.
4. **Smooth Looping Backgrounds**: If using looped animations or videos as a background, ensure they are seamless and do not have noticeable interruptions or jumps.

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## **Visual Presentation**

1. **Readable Text**: Text overlays should be easy to read, with appropriate font size, contrasting colors, and minimal distractions.
2. **Image and Video Edits**: Avoid pixelation or stretched images. Use properly scaled visuals with crisp quality.
3. **No Visual Clutter**: Keep the screen clean and uncluttered, focusing on simplicity and coherence.
4. **Color Harmony**: Use colors in text, effects, and backgrounds that match the mood of the song and don’t overwhelm the visuals.

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## **General Style**

1. **No Unnecessary Effects**: Refrain from using over-the-top sound effects or visual elements that detract from the song or video's focus.
2. **Engagement Over Flash**: Prioritize creating an engaging experience rather than relying on excessive visual or audio gimmicks.
3. **Watermarks**: Your own channel's watermark is acceptable as long as it is subtle and non-intrusive. However, avoid any watermarks, logos, or promotional text from the software used to create the video, as these can distract from the aesthetic.
4. **Aligned Timing**: Visual elements, such as transitions or effects, should align well with the beat and flow of the music to enhance synchronization.

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## **Additional Considerations**

1. **Consistency**: Maintain consistency in style across videos to create a recognizable personal or network identity.
2. **Relevance of Imagery**: Ensure that visuals align with the mood and lyrics of the song (where applicable) for better storytelling or thematic connection.
3. **Loop Duration**: If using a looped animation or image, ensure it aligns well with the song length, avoiding noticeable repetitions or cut-offs.

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These guidelines aim to provide a professional, visually appealing, and enjoyable experience for fans of slowed & reverb music while maintaining the network's high standards. Non-compliance may result in feedback and revision requests before acceptance.