System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: prime-people

1. Introduction

The prime-people project is designed to create a visually captivating and cinematic platform that showcases groups of people walking confidently in slow motion, with dramatic lighting, wind effects subtly moving their clothes, ultra-realistic movement, shallow depth of field, and film-style rendering. The platform will preserve the subjects' real facial appearances while enhancing the overall visual experience.

This document outlines the system requirements for the prime-people project, including functional and non-functional requirements, user personas, visual design elements, and technical specifications.

2. System Overview

The prime-people platform will serve as a hub for cinematic visual storytelling, focusing on group dynamics and confident movement. It will allow users to upload, enhance, and showcase videos or images of groups walking in a cinematic style. The system will incorporate advanced visual effects, including slow motion, dramatic lighting, wind effects, and film-style rendering, while maintaining the authenticity of the subjects' facial appearances.

Key features include:

• Upload and edit group visuals with cinematic enhancements.
• Preserve real facial appearances while applying visual effects.
• Provide a seamless user experience with intuitive tools for customization.

3. Functional Requirements

• As User I should be able to upload videos or images of groups walking.
• As User I should be able to apply cinematic enhancements, including slow motion, dramatic lighting, wind effects, shallow depth of field, and film-style rendering.
• As User I should be able to preview the enhanced visuals before finalizing.
• As Admin I should be able to manage uploaded content and ensure compliance with platform guidelines.
• As Guest I should be able to view publicly shared cinematic visuals.

4. User Personas

1. Admin

• Role: Oversees platform operations, manages content, and ensures compliance with guidelines.
• Goals: Maintain platform integrity and user satisfaction.

2. User

• Role: Uploads and customizes visuals with cinematic enhancements.
• Goals: Create visually stunning content while preserving authenticity.

3. Guest

• Role: Browses publicly shared content.
• Goals: Enjoy cinematic visuals and explore creative possibilities.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

Color Palette

Inspired by the cinematic reference image provided, the color palette will evoke drama and elegance:

• Background: #1A1A2E (Deep Midnight Blue)
• Surface: #2E2E3A (Charcoal Gray)
• Text: #EAEAEA (Soft White)
• Accent: #FF4500 (Vivid Orange)
• Muted Tones: #A6A6A6 (Subtle Gray)

6. Signature Design Concept

Cinematic Landing Page

The homepage will feature an immersive cinematic experience:

• Visual Concept: A slow-motion video loop of a group walking confidently, with dramatic lighting and wind effects subtly moving their clothes. The shallow depth of field will create a film-style aesthetic, with the background softly blurred to emphasize the subjects.
• Interactive Elements:
  • Hovering over the group will reveal subtle animations, such as light flares or wind ripples.
  • Clicking on the group transitions to a full-screen editor where users can upload and customize their visuals.
• Transitions: Smooth fade-ins and slide animations will guide users through the platform.
• Micro-Interactions: Buttons and icons will have subtle glow effects when hovered over, reinforcing the cinematic theme.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• The platform must support high-resolution video and image uploads.
• Rendering enhancements should be completed within 5 seconds for videos up to 30 seconds.
• Ensure compatibility across major browsers and devices.
• Maintain data security and user privacy.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend

• React for Web
• React Native for Mobile App

Backend

• Python
• FastAPI

Database

• MySQL for structured data
• MongoDB for unstructured data

AI Models

• GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses
• Google Nano Banana for image generation

AI Tools

• Litellm for LLM Routing
• Langchain

Orchestration

• Docker for local development
• Kubernetes for server-side orchestration

9. Assumptions and Constraints

• Users will upload content that complies with platform guidelines.
• The platform will primarily target users in the UAE, with localization for Arabic and English languages.
• High-speed internet is assumed for optimal performance.

10. Glossary

• Cinematic Enhancements: Visual effects that create a dramatic, film-like aesthetic.
• Shallow Depth of Field: A photography technique where the subject is in focus while the background is blurred.
• Wind Effects: Subtle animations that simulate the movement of clothes in the wind.
• Film-Style Rendering: A visual style that mimics the look and feel of cinematic films.