Tools Paid For + Cancelled
| Tool | Status | Why |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT/Claude | Paid | Planning, critique, writing |
| Image tool | Paid when needed | Previs only |
| Random shiny tools | Cancelled | No repeated use |
Week 15 demo artifact
Instructor AI Operating System - Stand-In
Replace this with the instructor's real system before teaching. This page is intentionally honest and practical, not aspirational.
Folder System
- 00_brief
- 01_research
- 02_process
- 03_exports
- _review_before_send
Top 5 Prompts
- Creative director critique
- Generic detector
- Production checklist
- Disclosure language
- Verification pass
Automations + Checkpoints
- Agents can organize copies.
- Humans approve deletes/renames.
- Every run writes a changelog.
Refusals
- No copying living artists.
- No uploading private student/client work.
- No raw AI output as final craft.
Review Rhythm
| Monthly | Action |
|---|---|
| Tool audit | Keep/cancel based on actual use. |
| Prompt cleanup | Delete prompts that produce generic work. |
| Portfolio check | Disclosure lines still accurate? |