Shortflim System Requirements Document

1. Introduction

The purpose of this document is to outline the system requirements for the "Shortflim" project, a 3D website with cinematic and animated backgrounds. This document will serve as a guide for the development and implementation of the project, ensuring all user needs and technical specifications are met.

2. System Overview

The Shortflim project aims to create a visually engaging 3D website that incorporates cinematic elements and animations related to filmmaking, such as cameras, microphones, and cinematography. The website will include several key pages and functionalities to facilitate user interaction and content submission.

3. Functional Requirements

• As a User, I should be able to view a 3D animated homepage with cinematic elements.
• As a User, I should be able to submit a story through a form with fields for full name, email, story title, genre, story description, and full story (text area or PDF upload).
• As a User, I should be able to consent to terms and conditions via a checkbox on the submission form.
• As an Admin, I should be able to receive story submissions in a dashboard or via email.
• As an Admin, I should be able to review submitted stories.
• As an Admin, I should be able to contact the writer if their story is selected.
• As an Admin, I should be able to adapt selected stories into screenplays.
• As an Admin, I should be able to manage the shooting and editing of the film.
• As an Admin, I should be able to upload the completed film to YouTube.
• As an Admin, I should be able to credit the writer for their contribution.

4. User Personas

• User: Individuals interested in submitting stories for potential adaptation into short films.
• Admin: Team members responsible for reviewing submissions, contacting writers, adapting stories, and managing film production and distribution.

5. Core User Flows

• User visits the homepage -> experiences 3D animations -> navigates to the story submission page.
• User fills out the story submission form -> submits the form -> receives confirmation.
• Admin receives story submission -> reviews the story -> selects story -> contacts the writer.
• Admin adapts the story into a screenplay -> manages film production -> uploads the film to YouTube -> credits the writer.

6. Visuals Colors and Theme

• primary: #1A1A40 (deep indigo)
• primary_light: #3C3C70 (lighter indigo)
• secondary: #FF6F61 (coral)
• accent: #FFD700 (gold)
• highlight: #FFA500 (orange)
• bg: #F5F5F5 (light gray)
• surface: rgba(26, 26, 64, 0.8)
• text: #333333 (dark gray)
• text_muted: #777777 (medium gray)
• border: rgba(51, 51, 51, 0.2)

7. Signature Design Concept

The homepage will feature an interactive 3D cinematic experience using @react-three/fiber and @react-three/drei. Users will navigate through a virtual film set where they can interact with 3D models of cameras, microphones, and other filmmaking equipment. The background will dynamically animate, simulating a movie set environment. Hovering over elements will trigger animations and sound effects, creating an immersive experience. The homepage will also include a scrolling narrative that guides users through the story submission process, with elements that animate into view as the user scrolls.

8. Interaction Model & Motion Direction

The landing page will utilize a "parallax" interaction model, creating a layered depth effect as users scroll through the page. Cinematic elements will move at different speeds to enhance the storytelling experience. Internal pages, such as the story submission form, will use a "static" interaction model to ensure clarity and ease of use.

9. Non-Functional Requirements

• The website must load within 3 seconds on standard broadband connections.
• The system should be scalable to handle up to 10,000 story submissions per month.
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility for major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
• The website must be responsive and accessible on mobile devices.

10. Tech Stack

• Frontend: React for Web
• Backend: Python, FastAPI
• Database: MySQL or MariaDB
• AI Models: Not specified
• Local orchestration: Docker, docker-compose
• Server-side orchestration: Kubernetes

11. Assumptions and Constraints

• The project assumes users have basic internet access and modern web browsers.
• The system will not include payment processing or e-commerce functionalities.
• The project is constrained by a launch deadline of [not specified].

12. Glossary

• 3D Animation: The process of creating moving pictures in a three-dimensional digital environment.
• Parallax: A visual effect where objects closer to the viewer move faster than those further away, creating a sense of depth.
• React: A JavaScript library for building user interfaces.
• FastAPI: A modern, fast (high-performance) web framework for building APIs with Python.
• Docker: A platform for developing, shipping, and running applications in containers.
• Kubernetes: An open-source system for automating the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.