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Understand the four production modes — Auto, Montage, Narrative, Cinematic — and when to use each.

Production Modes

Overview

Sphot supports four production modes. Each runs the same 19-stage pipeline with different parameters for pacing, script structure, music, and visual treatment.

You set a default mode per schedule and can override it for individual production runs.

Auto

The system selects the best mode for your footage using:

  • Content category from your Brand Kit
  • Footage motion intensity
  • Source audio analysis
  • Historical engagement data

Use Auto when your content is varied or you're unsure which mode fits best.

Montage

Fast-cut, music-forward edits. Best for:

  • Fitness and sports
  • Travel and adventure
  • Food preparation
  • High-energy product reveals

Clips are selected for dynamic motion. Cuts are timed to the music beat. Colour grade is contrast-boosted.

Narrative

Story-structured edits with voiceover. Best for:

  • Tutorials and how-tos
  • Personal stories
  • Educational content
  • Product demonstrations

The AI-generated script drives clip selection. Subtitles are always enabled. Pacing is slower and more deliberate.

Cinematic

Aesthetic-first edits for premium brand content. Best for:

  • Real estate
  • Fashion and luxury
  • Portfolio showcases
  • Brand mood pieces

Prioritises your most visually striking frames. Ambient music. Minimal text overlay. Film-grade colour LUT applied.

Setting a Default Mode

  1. Go to Schedule → Edit Schedule
  2. Under Production Settings, select your default mode
  3. Save

You can also change the mode for a single run from the Production Runs view before triggering.

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