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Emotional Arc Heatmap

Visualize emotional intensity peaks and valleys across a narrative to guide pacing, editing, and sound design decisions.

Updated June 2026
The prompt
Map the emotional arc for {{script_title}}.

For each scene or act:
1. Identify the primary emotion(s) (joy, dread, anger, longing, etc.)
2. Rate intensity on a 1-10 scale
3. Note turning points (where emotion shifts dramatically)
4. Suggest editing pace (slow/medium/fast cuts)
5. Recommend sound/music palette (e.g., minor keys, sparse, orchestral)
6. Flag pacing issues (e.g., too long at low intensity, climax too early)

Provide a visual timeline (ASCII or description) showing the emotional journey.
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Script or Project Title

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Author

AI Khazna

License

Security

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