Workflow taxonomy
Two production types, and the rule that keeps them apart. Which one a topic becomes decides what footage it may use, whether a character appears, and how much of the frame may be generated.
The two types
Crash Cam explains a collision mechanic or evidence lesson with illustrative footage. Character Story follows one locked fictional character through injury, disputed liability, evidence preservation, North Carolina law, and a practical decision.
| Property | Crash Cam | Character Story |
|---|---|---|
| Subject | A mechanic or an evidence lesson. No named person. | One character from the Character Directory, held for the whole runtime. |
| Primary footage | Dashcam clips from the locked library. | Static character stills, with sparing approved motion. |
| People on screen | Only the locked driver through the target vehicle's rear window; no other people or faces. | The locked character only, under the anatomy release gate. |
| Cover art | Dashcam frame or a neutral scene. | Resolved from the character's thumbnail slots. |
Production rules
Character Story production rule: use static images for most beats and only separately approved 10–15 second generated clips. Never submit a full video to Higgs. Add disclosure, legal citations, a “What would you do?” comment prompt, and the existing subscribe CTA in post.
Injury depiction is capped. Every character, adult and child, shows visible supports only — crutches, an arm sling, a cast, light scratches. No graphic gore, no blood, no open wounds. Billy and Sally are matched and composed like the rest of the cast: the firm blog covers minor-injury topics, and those posts need a child on the cover.
Owner: Wallace Pierce Design System