Content Creation - Validations

# Content Creation - Validations

## Content Brief Checklist

### **Id**
content-brief-checklist
### **Type**
checklist
### **Description**
Complete before generating any content
### **Items**
  - Target audience defined
  - Content goal/purpose clear
  - Platform and format specified
  - Brand guidelines documented
  - Required aspect ratios known
  - Tone/voice defined
  - Deadline and volume requirements set
  - Approval workflow established

## Image Generation Setup

### **Id**
image-generation-setup
### **Type**
checklist
### **Description**
Before starting image generation project
### **Items**
  - Tool selected based on use case
  - Reference images collected
  - Style direction documented
  - Prompt templates prepared
  - Color palette defined (if brand)
  - Output formats specified (PNG, JPG, etc.)
  - Resolution requirements known
  - Budget/credit allocation set

## Video Generation Setup

### **Id**
video-generation-setup
### **Type**
checklist
### **Description**
Before starting AI video project
### **Items**
  - Storyboard or shot list created
  - Source images prepared (for img2vid)
  - Duration requirements defined
  - Audio/music needs identified
  - Credit budget calculated
  - Quality threshold defined
  - Export format requirements known
  - Platform specs confirmed (aspect ratio, length)

## Voice Generation Setup

### **Id**
voice-generation-setup
### **Type**
checklist
### **Description**
Before creating AI voiceovers
### **Items**
  - Script finalized and proofread
  - Voice style selected
  - Pronunciation guide for names/terms
  - Pacing requirements defined
  - Output format specified (MP3, WAV)
  - Consent documented (if cloning)
  - Language/accent confirmed
  - Background music coordination planned

## Image Quality Check

### **Id**
image-quality-checklist
### **Type**
checklist
### **Description**
Before using generated images
### **Items**
  - No obvious artifacts or distortions
  - Text renders correctly (if any)
  - Hands/fingers look natural
  - Faces have correct features
  - Colors match brand guidelines
  - Resolution sufficient for use case
  - Composition works for final layout
  - No unintended watermarks or signatures

## Video Quality Check

### **Id**
video-quality-checklist
### **Type**
checklist
### **Description**
Before using generated video
### **Items**
  - Motion is smooth and natural
  - No morphing artifacts
  - Physics look believable
  - Character consistency maintained
  - No unintended object changes
  - Audio syncs properly (if avatar)
  - Transitions are smooth
  - Final export quality acceptable

## Writing Quality Check

### **Id**
writing-quality-checklist
### **Type**
checklist
### **Description**
Before publishing AI-assisted writing
### **Items**
  - All facts verified independently
  - All citations checked for existence
  - Quotes attributed correctly
  - No obvious AI-isms remaining
  - Brand voice consistent throughout
  - Grammar and spelling checked
  - Logical flow makes sense
  - Human examples/anecdotes added
  - Call-to-action clear
  - SEO requirements met

## Audio Quality Check

### **Id**
audio-quality-checklist
### **Type**
checklist
### **Description**
Before using generated audio
### **Items**
  - Pronunciation is correct
  - Pacing sounds natural
  - No robotic artifacts
  - Emphasis on right words
  - Volume levels consistent
  - No background noise
  - Emotion/tone appropriate
  - Syncs with video (if applicable)

## Legal Compliance Check

### **Id**
legal-compliance-checklist
### **Type**
checklist
### **Description**
Before commercial use of AI content
### **Items**
  - Platform ToS allows commercial use
  - No artist names in prompts (or verified allowed)
  - Voice cloning consent documented
  - No copyrighted material in inputs
  - Trademark concerns reviewed
  - Disclosure requirements met (if applicable)
  - Data privacy considered for inputs
  - Output ownership documented

## Brand Compliance Check

### **Id**
brand-compliance-checklist
### **Type**
checklist
### **Description**
Before publishing brand content
### **Items**
  - Colors match brand palette
  - Typography consistent with brand
  - Tone matches brand voice
  - Imagery style fits brand guidelines
  - Logo usage correct (if included)
  - Messaging aligns with brand values
  - No off-brand elements
  - Approval from brand owner obtained

## Platform Specs Check

### **Id**
platform-specs-checklist
### **Type**
checklist
### **Description**
Before posting to specific platforms
### **Items**
  - Aspect ratio correct for platform
  - File size within limits
  - Duration within limits (video)
  - Resolution sufficient
  - Format supported
  - Caption/alt text prepared
  - Hashtags/keywords ready
  - Link/CTA configured

## Prompt Quality Patterns

### **Id**
prompt-quality-check
### **Type**
pattern
### **Severity**
warning
### **Description**
Check prompts for common issues
### **Checks**
  
---
    ##### **Issue**
Prompt too long
    ##### **Pattern**
prompt with more than 100 words
    ##### **Fix**
Focus on 2-3 key concepts, under 60 words
  
---
    ##### **Issue**
Conflicting concepts
    ##### **Examples**
      - minimal and detailed
      - simple and complex
      - dark and bright
    ##### **Fix**
Remove contradictions, pick one direction
  
---
    ##### **Issue**
Missing key parameters
    ##### **Required For Midjourney**
      - --ar
      - --style or --v
    ##### **Required For Dalle**
      - size specification
    ##### **Fix**
Always specify aspect ratio and style
  
---
    ##### **Issue**
Using banned/blocked terms
    ##### **Note**
Each platform has different content policies
    ##### **Fix**
Review platform guidelines before prompting

## Iteration Workflow Check

### **Id**
iteration-workflow
### **Type**
checklist
### **Description**
Verify proper iteration process
### **Items**
  - Generated at least 4 variations
  - Selected best option objectively
  - Documented winning prompt
  - Refined based on feedback
  - Final version meets brief requirements
  - Backup options saved

## Asset Organization Check

### **Id**
asset-organization-checklist
### **Type**
checklist
### **Description**
Verify AI assets are properly organized
### **Items**
  - Files named descriptively
  - Prompts saved with outputs
  - Versions numbered/dated
  - Original and edited versions separate
  - Platform-specific exports organized
  - Unused variations archived or deleted
  - Final approved versions marked
  - Backup copies stored

## Prompt Library Maintenance

### **Id**
prompt-library-checklist
### **Type**
checklist
### **Description**
Keep prompt templates organized
### **Items**
  - Working prompts documented
  - Categorized by use case
  - Include parameter notes
  - Success rate noted
  - Failed prompts documented with why
  - Updated with new learnings
  - Shared with team (if applicable)
  - Version controlled

## Batch Content Production

### **Id**
batch-production-checklist
### **Type**
checklist
### **Description**
When creating content in bulk
### **Items**
  - Content calendar/plan defined
  - Templates prepared for each content type
  - Consistent parameters across batch
  - Quality check process defined
  - Production tracking system in place
  - Review/approval queue organized
  - Publication schedule mapped
  - Analytics tracking prepared

## Content Repurposing Check

### **Id**
content-repurposing-checklist
### **Type**
checklist
### **Description**
When adapting content across formats
### **Items**
  - Source content quality verified
  - Target format requirements known
  - Platform-specific adaptations planned
  - Aspect ratios mapped out
  - Message consistency maintained
  - CTAs updated for each platform
  - Tracking links updated
  - Publication timing coordinated