Add reference video input analysis workflow

pipeline_defs/animated-explainer.yaml

@@ -9,6 +9,17 @@ stability: production
 
 default_checkpoint_policy: guided
 
+# Reference video input support
+reference_input:
+  supported: true
+  analysis_depth: standard
+  analysis_tools:
+    - video_analyzer
+    - transcript_fetcher
+    - video_downloader
+    - scene_detect
+    - frame_sampler
+
 extensions:
   custom_scripts: true
   custom_playbooks: true
@@ -83,11 +94,22 @@ stages:
       - Cost estimate is itemized and honest
       - Quality/cost tradeoffs are clearly presented
       - Alternative production paths shown at different price points
+      - "Concept differentiation from reference (if reference-driven)"
     success_criteria:
       - Schema-valid proposal_packet with at least 3 concept_options
       - selected_concept references a valid concept_id
       - cost_estimate has itemized line_items with per-tool costs
       - approval.status is "approved" or "approved_with_changes" before proceeding
+    sub_stages:
+      - name: sample
+        description: "10-15 second preview clip for reference-driven productions"
+        condition: "video_analysis_brief_exists"
+        human_approval_default: true
+        tools_available: [tts_selector, image_selector, video_selector, video_compose, audio_mixer]
+        review_focus:
+          - "Sample represents the approved concept faithfully"
+          - "Audio levels and voice match approved direction"
+          - "Visual style matches approved playbook"
 
   # ── Production ──────────────────────────────────────────────────
 

pipeline_defs/animation.yaml

@@ -10,6 +10,17 @@ category: animation
 stability: production
 default_checkpoint_policy: guided
 
+# Reference video input support
+reference_input:
+  supported: true
+  analysis_depth: standard
+  analysis_tools:
+    - video_analyzer
+    - transcript_fetcher
+    - video_downloader
+    - scene_detect
+    - frame_sampler
+
 extensions:
   custom_scripts: true
   custom_playbooks: true
@@ -89,6 +100,16 @@ stages:
       - selected_concept includes animation_mode and reuse_strategy
       - cost_estimate has itemized line_items with per-tool costs
       - approval.status is "approved" or "approved_with_changes" before proceeding
+    sub_stages:
+      - name: sample
+        description: "10-15 second animation preview for reference-driven productions"
+        condition: "video_analysis_brief_exists"
+        human_approval_default: true
+        tools_available: [tts_selector, image_selector, video_selector, video_compose, audio_mixer, math_animate, diagram_gen]
+        review_focus:
+          - "Sample represents the approved animation mode faithfully"
+          - "Visual identity matches approved playbook and style"
+          - "Pacing matches reference inspiration"
 
   # ── Production ──────────────────────────────────────────────────
 

pipeline_defs/cinematic.yaml

@@ -9,6 +9,17 @@ category: cinematic
 stability: production
 default_checkpoint_policy: guided
 
+# Reference video input support
+reference_input:
+  supported: true
+  analysis_depth: deep
+  analysis_tools:
+    - video_analyzer
+    - transcript_fetcher
+    - video_downloader
+    - scene_detect
+    - frame_sampler
+
 orchestration:
   mode: executive-producer
   skill: pipelines/cinematic/executive-producer
@@ -88,6 +99,16 @@ stages:
       - At least 3 concept options with different emotional arcs
       - Delivery promise present with motion_required flag
       - Cost estimate includes per-item breakdown
+    sub_stages:
+      - name: sample
+        description: "10-15 second cinematic preview for reference-driven productions"
+        condition: "video_analysis_brief_exists"
+        human_approval_default: true
+        tools_available: [tts_selector, image_selector, video_selector, video_compose, audio_mixer, color_grade]
+        review_focus:
+          - "Sample captures the approved emotional tone"
+          - "Color palette and lighting match approved direction"
+          - "Music mood matches approved cinematic treatment"
 
   - name: script
     skill: pipelines/cinematic/script-director