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     2
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    "size": "extreme-wide",
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    "characters": [
     "C01"
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    "props": [
     "P01",
     "P02"
    ],
    "frame": "Extreme-wide static shot: the vast formation curtain washes pale blue light over stone steps toward the training-ground bluestone platform, and the young cultivator slashes the gate pattern, sparks scattering."
   },
   {
    "beats": [
     3,
     4
    ],
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    "size": "close",
    "camera": "Static Shot",
    "characters": [
     "C01",
     "C03"
    ],
    "props": [
     "P01",
     "P02"
    ],
    "frame": "Close static shot framed by old sword banners on the training-ground railings: the curtain holds; the boy stumbles back half a step; the red-robed woman points at a fading line."
   },
   {
    "beats": [
     5,
     6
    ],
    "seconds": 5,
    "size": "wide",
    "camera": "Tracking Shot",
    "characters": [
     "C01",
     "C03"
    ],
    "props": [
     "P01",
     "P02"
    ],
    "frame": "Wide tracking shot past the sword cottage's old timber door: spiritual light glides along the curtain, the red-robed woman taps a flickering line; a thin crack opens and snaps shut."
   }
  ],
  "sound": "The sword edge strikes the formation light with a sharp crack; faint wind moans through the sword banners and hissing sparks die out.",
  "music": "Low, tense guzheng ostinato with distant bell tones, swelling at the strike and fading as the gap seals shut."
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  "id": "E24-02",
  "sceneIndex": 1,
  "cuts": [
   {
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     7,
     8
    ],
    "seconds": 4.1,
    "size": "wide",
    "camera": "Tracking Shot",
    "characters": [
     "C01",
     "C03",
     "C07",
     "C12"
    ],
    "props": [
     "P01",
     "P02"
    ],
    "frame": "Wide tracking shot across stone steps and the mountain gate, moonlight glows on the formation barrier, thin fog drifts between pillars while a slim figure slips into the closing gap."
   },
   {
    "beats": [
     9,
     10
    ],
    "seconds": 5,
    "size": "extreme-wide",
    "camera": "Static Shot",
    "characters": [
     "C01",
     "C03",
     "C07",
     "C12"
    ],
    "props": [
     "P01",
     "P02"
    ],
    "frame": "Extreme-wide static shot before the old wooden sword hut, three blood-robed silhouettes spread into a semicircle on the stone yard, one elder leans against the closed door with a stained chest, knives dripping."
   },
   {
    "beats": [
     11,
     12
    ],
    "seconds": 4.5,
    "size": "close",
    "camera": "Push In",
    "characters": [
     "C01",
     "C03",
     "C07",
     "C12"
    ],
    "props": [
     "P01",
     "P02"
    ],
    "frame": "Close push-in on a weathered hand wiping blood from a mouth, then the same hand raising a sword crosswise in front of a determined figure amid cold blue moonlight and drifting fog."
   }
  ],
  "sound": "Cold wind whispers through pillars, heavy footfalls on stone, fabric shifts, and a metallic shing as blades are readied.",
  "music": "Low dizi and tense taiko pulses, restrained but building under the moonlight confrontation."
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  "id": "E24-03",
  "sceneIndex": 1,
  "cuts": [
   {
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     13,
     13
    ],
    "seconds": 3.1,
    "size": "wide",
    "camera": "Static Shot",
    "characters": [
     "C12"
    ],
    "props": [
     "P01",
     "P02"
    ],
    "frame": "Wide static shot over the mist-wreathed stone steps: a purple-robed figure stands with folded hands, cold moonlight washing the closed mountain gate, thin fog drifting between pillars, deep shadows swallowing the courtyard, the split wood stump and blade banners anchoring the scene."
   },
   {
    "beats": [
     14,
     15
    ],
    "seconds": 5.6,
    "size": "medium",
    "camera": "Push In",
    "characters": [
     "C07",
     "C12"
    ],
    "props": [
     "P01"
    ],
    "frame": "Medium push-in between the white-haired elder and the purple-robed speaker: a faded grey-blue robe with patched cuffs, a straight back, three trails of blood light leaping from a flicked purple sleeve, stone high platform carved with sword scars below, fog curling between them."
   },
   {
    "beats": [
     16,
     17
    ],
    "seconds": 5.4,
    "size": "close",
    "camera": "Static Shot",
    "characters": [
     "C01",
     "C03",
     "C07",
     "C12"
    ],
    "props": [
     "P02"
    ],
    "frame": "Close static shot on the raised platform: a sword-light arc sweeping blood glows aside, the blade-wielder holding ground without a step back, dark sword banners stirring at the stone rail, deep night shadows closing in, cold blue moonlight on worn stone."
   }
  ],
  "sound": "A sharp whistle of blood light cuts the air, followed by ringing steel and a low gust through the fog.",
  "music": "N/A"
 },
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  "id": "E24-04",
  "sceneIndex": 1,
  "cuts": [
   {
    "beats": [
     18,
     19
    ],
    "seconds": 4.3,
    "size": "wide",
    "camera": "Tracking Shot",
    "characters": [
     "C07",
     "C03"
    ],
    "props": [
     "P01",
     "P02"
    ],
    "frame": "Wide tracking shot at the stone-riddled arena platform, three simultaneous blade strikes slashing through the pale formation glow, each parry ringing across the fog."
   },
   {
    "beats": [
     20,
     21
    ],
    "seconds": 4.7,
    "size": "close",
    "camera": "Static Shot",
    "characters": [
     "C01",
     "C07"
    ],
    "props": [],
    "frame": "Close static shot by the arena railing, a grey-clad boy slipping through the gate between tattered banners, an old master's tired eyes softening behind thin fog."
   },
   {
    "beats": [
     22,
     23
    ],
    "seconds": 4.7,
    "size": "medium",
    "camera": "Push In",
    "characters": [
     "C01",
     "C07"
    ],
    "props": [
     "P01"
    ],
    "frame": "Medium push-in shot at the blade-scarred high platform, the boy stepping forward through moonlight, the old master planting his sword into the stone slab to form seals."
   }
  ],
  "sound": "Blades clash on stone with sharp metallic rings, boots scraping, and thin fog drifting through the gate crack.",
  "music": "Low, somber guqin and distant drum pulse rising as the old master begins to form seals."
 },
 {
  "id": "E24-05",
  "sceneIndex": 1,
  "cuts": [
   {
    "beats": [
     24,
     25
    ],
    "seconds": 5.3,
    "size": "medium",
    "camera": "Push In",
    "characters": [
     "C12",
     "C07"
    ],
    "props": [
     "P01"
    ],
    "frame": "Medium shot with push-in: inside the moonlit formation the stern young cultivator leans close, the white-bearded master's hand on a chipped stone block, cold fog threading between pillars."
   },
   {
    "beats": [
     26,
     27
    ],
    "seconds": 5,
    "size": "extreme-wide",
    "camera": "Static Shot",
    "characters": [
     "C01",
     "C03",
     "C07",
     "C12"
    ],
    "props": [
     "P01",
     "P02"
    ],
    "frame": "Extreme-wide static shot: golden light bursts from the robed figure at the stone arena, formation corners shatter, the light curtain tears open, the flung master strikes a stone balustrade and coughs blood."
   }
  ],
  "sound": "Cold wind moans through pillars, golden light detonates, stone balustrade cracks, a body thuds and a sharp cough of blood.",
  "music": "Low dizi with taiko swell into a tense, breaking pulse."
 },
 {
  "id": "E24-06",
  "sceneIndex": 1,
  "cuts": [
   {
    "beats": [
     28,
     30
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    "seconds": 5.9,
    "size": "extreme-wide",
    "camera": "Static Shot",
    "characters": [
     "C01",
     "C03",
     "C07",
     "C12"
    ],
    "props": [
     "P01",
     "P02"
    ],
    "frame": "Extreme-wide night shot: cold blue moonlight on the empty sect, three blood-robed figures lying on stone steps, scattered blades, vast protective formation washing pale light over the closed mountain gate."
   },
   {
    "beats": [
     31,
     32
    ],
    "seconds": 4.9,
    "size": "wide",
    "camera": "Push In",
    "characters": [
     "C01"
    ],
    "props": [
     "P01",
     "P02"
    ],
    "frame": "Wide push-in across stone steps and thin fog, a young grey-robed figure recoiling several steps amid falling golden dust, deep shadows wrapping the ancient formation."
   }
  ],
  "sound": "Heavy falls, clattering blades, rushing wind, crackling formation fire, footsteps and a sharp gasp.",
  "music": "Tense ancient guqin pulse with low dizi and rising metallic percussion."
 },
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  "id": "E24-07",
  "sceneIndex": 1,
  "cuts": [
   {
    "beats": [
     33,
     34
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    "seconds": 5.6,
    "size": "extreme-wide",
    "camera": "Static Shot",
    "characters": [
     "C01",
     "C03",
     "C07",
     "C12"
    ],
    "props": [
     "P01",
     "P02"
    ],
    "frame": "Extreme-wide night courtyard: the old priest staggers up from scattered rubble clutching his chest, cold blue moonlight spilling over stone steps and the closed mountain gate, thin fog drifting between pillars."
   },
   {
    "beats": [
     35,
     36
    ],
    "seconds": 4.5,
    "size": "wide",
    "camera": "Push In",
    "characters": [
     "C01",
     "C03",
     "C07"
    ],
    "props": [
     "P01"
    ],
    "frame": "Wide push-in on the boy holding his chest-piece while the white-bearded elder stares at the jade disc in his arms; ragged stone blocks and deep shadows frame them by the firewood-yard chopping block."
   },
   {
    "beats": [
     37,
     37
    ],
    "seconds": 4.2,
    "size": "extreme-close",
    "camera": "Tilt Up",
    "characters": [
     "C12"
    ],
    "props": [
     "P01"
    ],
    "frame": "Extreme-close tilt up from the cold jade disc to the violet-robed figure smiling faintly, purple sleeve folded behind his back, his calm eyes glinting with threat as night fog coils around the pillars."
   }
  ],
  "sound": "Rubble scrapes, a muffled cough, then robes rustling as the figure vanishes into the night.",
  "music": "Low, tense guqin pulses with a distant war-drum heartbeat."
 },
 {
  "id": "E24-08",
  "sceneIndex": 1,
  "cuts": [
   {
    "beats": [
     38,
     39
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    "seconds": 5.6,
    "size": "extreme-wide",
    "camera": "Static Shot",
    "characters": [
     "C03"
    ],
    "props": [],
    "frame": "Extreme-wide shot of the southern skyline: a thin thread of blood-red light presses over the distant ridges, while pale formation light washes the closed mountain gate and thin fog drifts between the pillars."
   },
   {
    "beats": [
     40,
     41
    ],
    "seconds": 5.6,
    "size": "wide",
    "camera": "Tilt Up",
    "characters": [
     "C01"
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    "props": [
     "P01",
     "P02"
    ],
    "frame": "Wide shot with a slow tilt up: a gaunt youth in grey kneels at the foot of the stone steps, a long sword laid across his knees, bowing heavily toward the dark mountain gate in deep shadow."
   }
  ],
  "sound": "Wind moans through the pillars while a faint rising hum of the great array fills the night air, ending in a single heavy thud of a forehead striking stone.",
  "music": "Low, tense taiko pulses with cold, sustained strings swelling as dread mounts."
 },
 {
  "id": "E24-09",
  "sceneIndex": 1,
  "cuts": [
   {
    "beats": [
     42,
     43
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    "seconds": 5.8,
    "size": "wide",
    "camera": "Static Shot",
    "characters": [
     "C01",
     "C03",
     "C07",
     "C12"
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    "props": [
     "P01",
     "P02"
    ],
    "frame": "Wide shot across the stone steps, the protective formation glow and dying array fire stretch one kneeling silhouette into a long shadow, thin fog drifting between pillars."
   },
   {
    "beats": [
     44,
     44
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    "seconds": 2.5,
    "size": "extreme-wide",
    "camera": "Push In",
    "characters": [
     "C03"
    ],
    "props": [
     "P01"
    ],
    "frame": "Extreme-wide shot of the southern horizon, a thread of blood light pressing one inch closer beneath cold blue moonlight, the vast formation washing pale light over the closed mountain gate."
   }
  ],
  "sound": "Low hum of the formation and faint crackle of dying embers, with a soft whistle of wind through stone pillars.",
  "music": "Low sustained strings with a rising tension, sparse and cold."
 }
]