/* ============================================================
   Syamjith NK — AI Artist, UAE
   Image-led fine-art portfolio. Dark gallery, editorial.
   Spacing scale (px): 4 8 12 16 24 32 48 64 96 128 160
   Fonts: Fraunces (display serif) + Inter (text). Max 2.
   ============================================================ */

:root{
  --bg:        #0a0a0b;
  --bg-alt:    #0d0d0f;
  --surface:   #141417;
  --line:      #26262b;
  --line-soft: #1b1b1f;
  --ink:       #f4f2ee;
  --ink-mut:   #a5a29c;
  --ink-dim:   #6f6d68;
  --accent:    #c9a35b;
  --accent-soft:#e5cf9e;

  --serif: 'Fraunces', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --sans:  'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;

  --wrap: 1280px;
}

*{ box-sizing:border-box; margin:0; padding:0; }
html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased; text-rendering:optimizeLegibility; }
body{
  background:var(--bg); color:var(--ink);
  font-family:var(--sans); font-size:17px; line-height:1.7; font-weight:300;
  letter-spacing:0.01em;
}
.wrap{ width:100%; max-width:var(--wrap); margin:0 auto; padding-inline:48px; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
img{ display:block; max-width:100%; }

/* ---------- NAV ---------- */
.nav{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:50;
  background:linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(10,10,11,0.55), rgba(10,10,11,0));
  transition:background .3s ease, backdrop-filter .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
}
.nav__inner{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; height:74px; }
.nav__mark{ font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:400; font-size:19px; letter-spacing:0.03em; }
.nav__links{ display:flex; gap:38px; }
.nav__links a{
  font-size:13px; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ink-mut); transition:color .25s ease;
}
.nav__links a:hover{ color:var(--ink); }

/* ---------- HERO (full-bleed image) ---------- */
.hero{
  position:relative; min-height:100vh; min-height:100svh;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  text-align:center; overflow:hidden; padding:120px 0 80px;
}
.hero__bg{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image:var(--hero-img); background-size:cover; background-position:center;
  transform:scale(1.04);
}
.hero__scrim{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 50% 42%, rgba(10,10,11,0.30) 0%, rgba(10,10,11,0.62) 55%, rgba(10,10,11,0.86) 100%),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(10,10,11,0.55) 0%, rgba(10,10,11,0.05) 30%, rgba(10,10,11,0.55) 78%, rgba(10,10,11,0.95) 100%);
}
.hero__inner{ position:relative; z-index:2; max-width:880px; }
/* Foreground near-dune — registers 1:1 over .hero__bg (same image, same cover/center,
   same Ken-Burns) so the crest sits exactly over the backdrop dune. Its transparent sky
   lets the title show through above the ridge; its opaque sand hides the title's base,
   so the name reads as rising from behind the dunes. */
.hero__front{
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:3; pointer-events:none;
  background-image:url('assets/hero_front.png');
  background-size:cover; background-position:center;
  transform:scale(1.04); transform-origin:center;
}
.eyebrow{
  font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.34em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--accent-soft); margin-bottom:30px; font-weight:400;
  text-shadow:0 1px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}
.hero__title{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:300;
  font-size:clamp(58px, 11vw, 150px); line-height:0.96; letter-spacing:-0.02em;
  margin-bottom:34px; text-shadow:0 2px 44px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
}
.hero__lede{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-weight:300;
  font-size:clamp(19px, 2.4vw, 27px); line-height:1.5; color:var(--ink);
  max-width:680px; margin:0 auto 46px; text-shadow:0 1px 26px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}
.hero__actions{ display:flex; gap:16px; justify-content:center; }
.btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  height:54px; padding-inline:34px; border-radius:2px;
  font-size:13.5px; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:400;
  transition:all .25s ease; border:1px solid transparent;
}
.btn--primary{ background:var(--ink); color:#111; }
.btn--primary:hover{ background:var(--accent-soft); }
.btn--ghost{ border-color:rgba(244,242,238,0.4); color:var(--ink); backdrop-filter:blur(2px); }
.btn--ghost:hover{ border-color:var(--ink); background:rgba(244,242,238,0.08); }
.hero__scroll{
  position:absolute; bottom:34px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%); z-index:4;
  font-size:22px; color:var(--ink-mut); animation:bob 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes bob{ 0%,100%{ transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0);} 50%{ transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);} }

/* ---------- SECTION SHELL ---------- */
.section{ padding-block:128px; }
.kicker{
  font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.24em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--accent); font-weight:400;
}
.kicker--center{ display:block; text-align:center; }
.section__title{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:300;
  font-size:clamp(32px, 4.4vw, 54px); line-height:1.08; letter-spacing:-0.02em;
  margin-top:18px;
}
.section__head{ max-width:760px; margin-bottom:80px; }
.section__head--center{ margin-inline:auto; text-align:center; }
.section__sub{
  font-size:18px; color:var(--ink-mut); margin-top:22px; max-width:560px;
  margin-inline:auto; font-weight:300;
}

/* ---------- WORK GALLERY (masonry) ---------- */
.section--work{ padding-top:132px; }
.section--work .wrap{ max-width:1720px; padding-inline:clamp(20px, 4vw, 56px); }
.gallery{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:18px; }
.art{
  position:relative; aspect-ratio:1/1;
  background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  cursor:zoom-in; overflow:hidden; border-radius:2px;
}
.art img{
  width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block;
  transition:transform .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), filter .5s ease;
  filter:saturate(0.98) contrast(1.01);
}
.art:hover img{ transform:scale(1.035); }
.art figcaption{
  position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0;
  padding:44px 22px 20px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8,8,9,0.86) 0%, rgba(8,8,9,0.35) 55%, rgba(8,8,9,0) 100%);
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(8px); transition:opacity .35s ease, transform .35s ease;
}
.art:hover figcaption{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
.art__title{ font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:400; font-size:20px; letter-spacing:-0.005em; }
.art__meta{ font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-mut); }

/* ---------- STATEMENT ---------- */
.section--statement{ background:var(--bg-alt); border-block:1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.statement{ max-width:820px; margin-inline:auto; text-align:center; }
.statement__quote{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-weight:300;
  font-size:clamp(26px, 3.6vw, 44px); line-height:1.28; letter-spacing:-0.015em;
  color:var(--ink); margin:26px auto 56px; max-width:760px;
}
.statement__body{ max-width:620px; margin-inline:auto; text-align:left; }
.statement__body p{ color:var(--ink-mut); margin-bottom:24px; font-size:17px; line-height:1.75; }
.statement__body p:first-child{ color:var(--ink); }

/* ---------- CONTACT ---------- */
.section--contact{ padding-block:150px; text-align:center; }
.contact__inner{ max-width:820px; margin-inline:auto; }
.contact__title{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:300;
  font-size:clamp(34px, 5.4vw, 60px); line-height:1.08; letter-spacing:-0.02em;
  margin-top:22px; margin-bottom:30px;
}
.contact__lede{ font-size:18px; color:var(--ink-mut); margin-bottom:46px; font-weight:300; }
.contact__email{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-size:clamp(24px, 3.4vw, 38px); font-weight:300;
  color:var(--ink); border-bottom:1px solid var(--accent); padding-bottom:6px; transition:color .25s;
}
.contact__email:hover{ color:var(--accent-soft); }
.contact__social{ display:flex; gap:32px; justify-content:center; margin-top:52px; }
.contact__social a{
  font-size:12.5px; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-mut);
  transition:color .25s; border-bottom:1px solid transparent; padding-bottom:2px;
}
.contact__social a:hover{ color:var(--ink); border-bottom-color:var(--line); }

/* ---------- FOOTER ---------- */
.footer{ border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft); padding-block:40px; }
.footer__inner{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; }
.footer span{ font-size:12.5px; letter-spacing:0.05em; color:var(--ink-dim); }

/* ---------- LIGHTBOX ---------- */
.lightbox{
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:100; display:none;
  align-items:center; justify-content:center; padding:5vh 5vw;
  background:rgba(6,6,7,0.94); backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
}
.lightbox.is-open{ display:flex; animation:fade .3s ease; }
@keyframes fade{ from{ opacity:0; } to{ opacity:1; } }
.lightbox__fig{ max-width:100%; max-height:100%; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:16px; }
.lightbox__fig img{
  max-width:100%; max-height:82vh; object-fit:contain; border:1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow:0 40px 120px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  opacity:0; transform:scale(.975);
  transition:opacity .4s ease, transform .45s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
}
.lightbox__fig img.is-in{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
.lightbox__fig figcaption{ font-size:13px; letter-spacing:0.06em; color:var(--ink-mut); text-align:center; }
.lightbox__fig figcaption span{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:17px; color:var(--ink); letter-spacing:0; }
.lightbox__close{
  position:absolute; top:24px; right:30px; background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer;
  color:var(--ink-mut); font-size:38px; line-height:1; transition:color .2s; z-index:3;
}
.lightbox__close:hover{ color:var(--ink); }
.lightbox__nav{
  position:absolute; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);
  background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer; z-index:3;
  color:var(--ink-mut); font-size:54px; line-height:1; padding:14px 20px;
  font-family:var(--serif); transition:color .2s ease;
}
.lightbox__nav:hover{ color:var(--ink); }
.lightbox__nav--prev{ left:1vw; }
.lightbox__nav--next{ right:1vw; }
@media (max-width:640px){
  .lightbox__nav{ font-size:40px; padding:10px 12px; }
  .lightbox__nav--prev{ left:-4px; }
  .lightbox__nav--next{ right:-4px; }
}

/* ---------- RESPONSIVE ---------- */
@media (max-width:1280px){ .gallery{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:1024px){ .gallery{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:900px){
  .wrap{ padding-inline:32px; }
  .section{ padding-block:96px; }
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .wrap{ padding-inline:22px; }
  .nav__links{ gap:22px; }
  .nav__links a:nth-child(2){ display:none; }
  .gallery{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:12px; }
  .art figcaption{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
  .hero__actions{ flex-direction:column; align-items:center; }
  .btn{ width:100%; max-width:300px; }
  .section{ padding-block:80px; }
}

/* ============ MOTION / ANIMATIONS ============ */
html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; }
.art{ overflow:hidden; }
.art img{ transition:transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1); will-change:transform; }
.art:hover img{ transform:scale(1.06); }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference){
  /* Hero: slow Ken-Burns push — bg + foreground dune move together so they stay registered */
  .hero__bg, .hero__front{ animation:heroZoom 20s ease-out both; transform-origin:center; }
  @keyframes heroZoom{ from{ transform:scale(1.14); } to{ transform:scale(1); } }

  /* Hero: staggered entrance of the text block (only once JS confirms) */
  .anim-ready .hero__inner > *{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(22px); animation:heroUp 1.1s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) forwards; }
  .anim-ready .hero__inner > .eyebrow{ animation-delay:.20s; }
  .anim-ready .hero__inner > .hero__lede{ animation-delay:.44s; }
  .anim-ready .hero__inner > .hero__actions{ animation-delay:.66s; }
  .anim-ready .hero__inner > .hero__title{ animation-delay:.90s; }
  @keyframes heroUp{ to{ opacity:1; transform:none; } }
  .anim-ready .hero__scroll{ animation:bob 2.2s ease-in-out 1.6s infinite; }
  @keyframes bob{ 0%,100%{ transform:translateY(0); } 50%{ transform:translateY(7px); } }

  /* Scroll reveals — hidden ONLY when JS is active, so no-JS stays visible */
  .anim-ready .reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(28px); transition:opacity 1s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1), transform 1s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1); }
  .anim-ready .reveal.in{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
  /* Gallery tiles reveal with an elegant inset mask-wipe upward + slight rise */
  .anim-ready .art{
    opacity:0; transform:translateY(26px);
    clip-path:inset(100% 0 0 0);
    transition:opacity .9s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1),
               transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1),
               clip-path 1.1s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
  }
  .anim-ready .art.in{ opacity:1; transform:none; clip-path:inset(0 0 0 0); }
}

/* ============ POLISH: preloader, grain, scroll bar ============ */
.preloader{ position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:9999; background:#0b0b0d; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  transition:opacity .9s ease, visibility .9s ease; }
.preloader.done{ opacity:0; visibility:hidden; }
.preloader__name{ font-family:"Fraunces",serif; font-weight:400; font-size:clamp(28px,6vw,64px); color:#f4f0ea; letter-spacing:.5px;
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(10px); animation:preName 1.5s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) forwards; }
@keyframes preName{ 0%{opacity:0; transform:translateY(10px); letter-spacing:6px;} 45%{opacity:1;} 100%{opacity:1; transform:none; letter-spacing:.5px;} }

.grain{ position:fixed; inset:-50%; z-index:60; pointer-events:none; opacity:.05; mix-blend-mode:overlay;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='140' height='140'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.8' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference){ .grain{ animation:grain 7s steps(8) infinite; } }
@keyframes grain{ 0%{transform:translate(0,0)} 20%{transform:translate(-6%,4%)} 40%{transform:translate(3%,-5%)} 60%{transform:translate(-4%,6%)} 80%{transform:translate(5%,-3%)} 100%{transform:translate(0,0)} }

.scrollbar{ position:fixed; top:0; left:0; height:2px; width:0; z-index:9998;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold, #c8a15a), #e9d9b6); box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(200,161,90,.5); transition:width .12s linear; }

.nav__links a{ position:relative; }
.nav__links a::after{ content:""; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:-4px; height:1px; width:0; background:currentColor; transition:width .35s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1); }
.nav__links a:hover::after{ width:100%; }

/* ============ FEATURED FULL-BLEED ============ */
.featured{ position:relative; min-height:82vh; display:flex; align-items:flex-end; overflow:hidden; }
.featured__bg{ position:absolute; inset:-12% 0; background-size:cover; background-position:center; will-change:transform; }
.featured__scrim{ position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,11,13,.35) 0%, rgba(11,11,13,.15) 45%, rgba(11,11,13,.9) 100%); }
.featured__caption{ position:relative; z-index:2; padding:0 clamp(24px,6vw,90px) clamp(48px,8vw,110px); max-width:760px; }
.featured__eyebrow{ font-size:12px; letter-spacing:3px; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold,#c8a15a); margin-bottom:14px; }
.featured__title{ font-family:"Fraunces",serif; font-weight:400; font-size:clamp(34px,6vw,72px); color:#f6f2ec; line-height:1.02; margin-bottom:18px; }
.featured__line{ font-family:"Fraunces",serif; font-style:italic; font-size:clamp(16px,2.2vw,23px); color:#d8d2c8; line-height:1.5; }

/* ============ CAPABILITIES (interactive preview) ============ */
.section--cap{ background:#0c0c0e; }
.cap2{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:0.92fr 1.08fr; gap:clamp(32px,5vw,72px);
  align-items:stretch; max-width:1500px; margin:64px auto 0; }
.cap2__stage{ position:relative; overflow:hidden; border-radius:4px; min-height:540px;
  background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.cap2__img{ position:absolute; inset:0; background-size:cover; background-position:center;
  opacity:0; transform:scale(1.06); transition:opacity 1s ease, transform 8s ease; }
.cap2__img.is-active{ opacity:1; transform:scale(1); }
.cap2__stage::after{ content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(10,10,11,0.30), rgba(10,10,11,0) 55%); }

.cap2__list{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; }
.cap2__item{ position:relative; display:grid; grid-template-columns:56px 1fr; gap:26px;
  padding:30px 0 30px 26px; border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  opacity:0.42; transition:opacity .45s ease, padding-left .45s ease; }
.cap2__item:last-child{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.cap2__item::before{ content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:50%; width:2px; height:0;
  background:var(--accent); transform:translateY(-50%); transition:height .45s ease; }
.cap2__item.is-active{ opacity:1; padding-left:34px; }
.cap2__item.is-active::before{ height:64%; }
.cap2__no{ font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:300; font-size:26px; color:var(--accent); line-height:1.1; }
.cap2__title{ font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:300; font-size:clamp(24px,2.9vw,36px);
  color:var(--ink); letter-spacing:-0.01em; margin-bottom:12px; transition:color .35s ease; }
.cap2__item.is-active .cap2__title{ color:var(--accent-soft); }
.cap2__desc{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.66; color:var(--ink-mut); max-width:50ch; }
.cap2__thumb{ display:none; }

@media (max-width:900px){
  .cap2{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:0; margin-top:48px; }
  .cap2__stage{ display:none; }
  .cap2__item{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:0; opacity:1; padding:26px 0; }
  .cap2__item.is-active{ padding-left:0; }
  .cap2__item::before{ display:none; }
  .cap2__thumb{ display:block; width:100%; aspect-ratio:16/10; object-fit:cover;
    border-radius:3px; margin-bottom:18px; }
  .cap2__no{ font-size:20px; display:inline; margin-right:10px; }
  .cap2__title{ display:inline; }
}

/* ============ DIRECT A FRAME (interactive) ============ */
/* class display rules (flex/grid) win over the [hidden] attribute — re-assert it */
.section--direct [hidden]{ display:none !important; }
.section--direct{ background:var(--bg-alt); border-block:1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.direct{ max-width:980px; margin-inline:auto; }
.direct .section__head{ margin-bottom:52px; }

/* --- input row --- */
.director{ max-width:720px; margin-inline:auto; }
.director__field{
  display:flex; gap:12px; align-items:stretch;
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:3px; padding:7px 7px 7px 8px;
  background:rgba(20,20,23,0.6); backdrop-filter:blur(2px);
  transition:border-color .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.director__field:focus-within{
  border-color:rgba(201,163,91,0.55);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(201,163,91,0.18), 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}
.director__input{
  flex:1; min-width:0; background:transparent; border:none; outline:none;
  color:var(--ink); font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:300; font-style:italic;
  font-size:clamp(17px,2vw,21px); letter-spacing:0.005em; padding:12px 10px;
}
.director__input::placeholder{ color:var(--ink-dim); font-style:italic; }
.director__go{ height:auto; padding-inline:26px; white-space:nowrap; flex-shrink:0; }
.director__go[disabled]{ opacity:0.5; cursor:progress; }

.director__chips{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:9px; justify-content:center; margin-top:20px; }
.chip{
  background:transparent; border:1px solid var(--line-soft); color:var(--ink-mut);
  font-family:var(--sans); font-size:12.5px; letter-spacing:0.02em; font-weight:300;
  padding:8px 15px; border-radius:100px; cursor:pointer;
  transition:color .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, background .25s ease;
}
.chip:hover{ color:var(--ink); border-color:var(--line); background:rgba(244,242,238,0.03); }

/* --- result stage --- */
.stage{ max-width:840px; margin:56px auto 0; }
.stage__hint{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:14px;
  text-align:center; padding:64px 24px;
  border:1px dashed var(--line-soft); border-radius:4px;
  color:var(--ink-dim);
}
.stage__hint-mark{ font-size:30px; color:var(--line); line-height:1; }
.stage__hint p{ font-size:15px; max-width:360px; }
.stage__note{
  text-align:center; margin-top:20px; font-size:13.5px; letter-spacing:0.02em;
  color:var(--accent-soft); font-style:italic; font-family:var(--serif);
}

/* --- crafted loader --- */
.loader{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:22px; }
.loader__frame{
  position:relative; width:100%; aspect-ratio:16/9; border-radius:4px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(201,163,91,0.05), rgba(10,10,11,0) 55%),
    var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--line-soft); overflow:hidden;
}
.loader__corner{ position:absolute; width:20px; height:20px; border:1px solid var(--accent); opacity:0.65; }
.loader__corner--tl{ top:14px; left:14px; border-right:none; border-bottom:none; }
.loader__corner--tr{ top:14px; right:14px; border-left:none; border-bottom:none; }
.loader__corner--bl{ bottom:14px; left:14px; border-right:none; border-top:none; }
.loader__corner--br{ bottom:14px; right:14px; border-left:none; border-top:none; }
.loader__sweep{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(100deg, transparent 20%, rgba(229,207,158,0.10) 50%, transparent 80%);
  transform:translateX(-100%);
}
.loader__status{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-weight:300;
  font-size:18px; color:var(--ink-mut); letter-spacing:0.01em;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference){
  .loader__sweep{ animation:sweep 1.7s cubic-bezier(.5,0,.5,1) infinite; }
  @keyframes sweep{ 0%{ transform:translateX(-100%);} 100%{ transform:translateX(100%);} }
  .loader__corner{ animation:cornerPulse 1.7s ease-in-out infinite; }
  @keyframes cornerPulse{ 0%,100%{ opacity:0.3;} 50%{ opacity:0.85;} }
}

/* --- shot card --- */
.shotcard{
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:4px; overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--surface); box-shadow:0 30px 90px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(14px) scale(.99);
  transition:opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1), transform .7s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
}
.shotcard.is-in{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
.shotcard__imgwrap{ position:relative; aspect-ratio:16/9; background:#050506; overflow:hidden; }
.shotcard__imgwrap img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; filter:saturate(0.99) contrast(1.02); }
.shotcard__bar{ position:absolute; left:0; right:0; height:5.5%; background:#050506; pointer-events:none; }
.shotcard__bar--top{ top:0; } .shotcard__bar--bot{ bottom:0; }

.shotcard__slate{
  padding:22px 26px 24px; border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  background:linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(20,20,23,0.9), var(--surface));
}
.slate__marks{
  display:flex; gap:22px; align-items:center;
  font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.22em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--accent);
  font-weight:400;
}
.slate__marks .slate__fmt{ margin-left:auto; color:var(--ink-dim); }
.slate__scene{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:300; font-style:italic;
  font-size:clamp(20px,2.6vw,28px); line-height:1.32; color:var(--ink);
  margin:14px 0 18px; letter-spacing:-0.005em;
}
.slate__foot{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:18px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.slate__by{ font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-mut); }
.slate__actions{ display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.slate__dl, .slate__add{
  background:transparent; font-family:var(--sans); font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.09em;
  text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:400; padding:11px 20px; border-radius:2px; cursor:pointer;
  border:1px solid var(--line); color:var(--ink-mut);
  transition:background .25s ease, color .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.slate__dl:hover{ border-color:var(--line); color:var(--ink); background:rgba(244,242,238,0.04); }
.slate__add{ border-color:rgba(201,163,91,0.5); color:var(--accent-soft); }
.slate__add:hover:not([disabled]){ background:var(--accent-soft); border-color:var(--accent-soft); color:#141210; }
.slate__add[disabled]{ cursor:default; border-color:var(--line-soft); color:var(--ink-dim); background:transparent; }

/* ============ COMMUNITY GALLERY ============ */
.section--community{ border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.gallery--community{ margin-top:8px; }
.gallery--community .art__title--frame{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-weight:300;
  font-size:16px; line-height:1.32; letter-spacing:0;
  display:-webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp:3; -webkit-box-orient:vertical; overflow:hidden;
}
.community__empty{
  text-align:center; margin-top:20px; color:var(--ink-dim);
  font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-size:16px;
}
.section--community .section__head{ margin-bottom:56px; }

.director__foot{
  text-align:center; margin-top:40px;
  font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-dim);
}

@media (max-width:640px){
  .director__field{ flex-direction:column; gap:8px; padding:10px; }
  .director__go{ width:100%; height:52px; }
  .slate__marks{ gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .slate__marks .slate__fmt{ margin-left:0; }
}