Yes — that keeps the order of operations honest. I’ll test the eyelines and performance first with a plain two-shot and singles, then add any digital background only after the scene already cuts correctly. If the basic coverage fails, AI would only hide the problem.

That’s a useful correction: first test whether framing, props, eyelines and one establishing shot already sell the space, then compare any digital method against that baseline. When you say eyelines fail first, would you test them with a simple two-shot/over-shoulder sequence before adding background work?

One useful distinction here is replacing a location versus planning around one. Would a 20–30 second stress test—with two actors, hands and props, and a small camera move—be enough to compare a real location, green screen/3D, and AI enhancement? For those who’ve tried it, what fails first: eyelines, lighting continuity, temporal consist… Read more