/* =========================================================
   IAN SCHRIFT — SHARED STYLES
   Aesthetic: aerospace/defense motion graphics
   Reference: IRON CITADEL + OWLEYE
   ========================================================= */

:root {
  /* CORE PALETTE */
  --bg: #000000;
  --bg-2: #08080b;
  --bg-3: #0f0f14;
  --bg-card: #0a0a10;
  --text: #ffffff;
  --text-dim: #a0a0aa;
  --text-mute: #5c5c66;
  --border: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  --border-strong: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);

  /* NEON PALETTE (from videos) */
  --amber: #ff8a1a;
  --amber-glow: rgba(255,138,26,0.55);
  --amber-soft: rgba(255,138,26,0.12);
  --purple: #ff4d00;
  --purple-glow: rgba(255,77,0,0.4);
  --purple-soft: rgba(255,77,0,0.08);
  --cyan: #ffc46b;
  --cyan-glow: rgba(255,196,107,0.35);
  --green: #ff8a1a;
  --green-soft: rgba(255,138,26,0.12);
  --red-particle: #ff5c5c;

  /* TYPE */
  --display: "Space Grotesk", -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --sans: "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --mono: "JetBrains Mono", "SF Mono", Menlo, monospace;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-quick: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* RESET */
* { margin:0; padding:0; box-sizing:border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior:smooth; }
body {
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  min-height: 100vh;
}
@media(min-width:900px){ body { cursor:none; } }
::selection { background: var(--amber); color: #000; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; color: inherit; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; }
img, video { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 8px; height: 8px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--bg); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: #222; border-radius: 4px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: var(--amber); }

/* PAGE FLASH TRANSITION */
.page-flash {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  z-index: 99999;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 1;
  animation: flashOut 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.7, 0, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}
@keyframes flashOut {
  0% { opacity: 1; }
  15% { opacity: 1; }
  100% { opacity: 0; }
}
.page-flash.leaving {
  animation: flashIn 0.35s ease-in forwards;
}
@keyframes flashIn {
  0% { opacity: 0; }
  100% { opacity: 1; }
}

/* CURSOR (camera reticle) */
.cursor-reticle {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 10000;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: width 0.25s var(--ease), height 0.25s var(--ease), opacity 0.2s;
  mix-blend-mode: difference;
}
.cursor-reticle::before, .cursor-reticle::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  background: white;
}
.cursor-reticle::before {
  top: 50%; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}
.cursor-reticle::after {
  left: 50%; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 1px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}
.cursor-reticle .ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 8px;
  border: 1px solid white;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: inset 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.cursor-reticle .corner {
  position: absolute;
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border: 1px solid white;
}
.cursor-reticle .corner.tl { top: 0; left: 0; border-right: 0; border-bottom: 0; }
.cursor-reticle .corner.tr { top: 0; right: 0; border-left: 0; border-bottom: 0; }
.cursor-reticle .corner.bl { bottom: 0; left: 0; border-right: 0; border-top: 0; }
.cursor-reticle .corner.br { bottom: 0; right: 0; border-left: 0; border-top: 0; }
body.cursor-hover .cursor-reticle { width: 48px; height: 48px; }
body.cursor-hover .cursor-reticle .ring { inset: 12px; }
body.cursor-play .cursor-reticle { width: 72px; height: 72px; mix-blend-mode: normal; }
body.cursor-play .cursor-reticle .ring { inset: 14px; background: var(--amber); border-color: var(--amber); }
body.cursor-play .cursor-reticle::before,
body.cursor-play .cursor-reticle::after,
body.cursor-play .cursor-reticle .corner { background: var(--amber); border-color: var(--amber); }
@media(max-width:900px){ .cursor-reticle { display:none; } }

/* VIEWPORT CORNER REGISTRATION MARKS */
.viewport-marks {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 100;
  mix-blend-mode: difference;
}
.viewport-marks .vm {
  position: absolute;
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  opacity: 0.35;
}
.viewport-marks .vm::before, .viewport-marks .vm::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  background: white;
}
.viewport-marks .vm.tl { top: 20px; left: 20px; }
.viewport-marks .vm.tl::before { top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 1px; }
.viewport-marks .vm.tl::after { top: 0; left: 0; width: 1px; height: 100%; }
.viewport-marks .vm.tr { top: 20px; right: 20px; }
.viewport-marks .vm.tr::before { top: 0; right: 0; width: 100%; height: 1px; }
.viewport-marks .vm.tr::after { top: 0; right: 0; width: 1px; height: 100%; }
.viewport-marks .vm.bl { bottom: 20px; left: 20px; }
.viewport-marks .vm.bl::before { bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 1px; }
.viewport-marks .vm.bl::after { bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 1px; height: 100%; }
.viewport-marks .vm.br { bottom: 20px; right: 20px; }
.viewport-marks .vm.br::before { bottom: 0; right: 0; width: 100%; height: 1px; }
.viewport-marks .vm.br::after { bottom: 0; right: 0; width: 1px; height: 100%; }
@media(max-width:700px){ .viewport-marks { display:none; } }

/* PARTICLE DUST FIELD */
.particles {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* GRAIN */
.grain {
  position: fixed;
  inset: -100%;
  z-index: 90;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='200' height='200'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  opacity: 0.12;
  animation: grainShift 0.4s steps(4) infinite;
}
@keyframes grainShift {
  0% { transform: translate(0,0); }
  25% { transform: translate(-3%,2%); }
  50% { transform: translate(4%,-2%); }
  75% { transform: translate(-2%,-3%); }
  100% { transform: translate(3%,2%); }
}
/* =========================================================
   NAVIGATION (fixed, on every page)
   ========================================================= */
nav.top {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 200;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
  padding: 18px clamp(24px, 4vw, 52px);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: padding 0.35s var(--ease);
}
nav.top.scrolled { padding: 12px clamp(24px, 4vw, 52px); }

.logo-block {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
}
.logo-block .mark {
  position: relative;
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a1f 0%, #08080b 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.logo-block .mark::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -30%;
  background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, var(--amber), var(--purple), var(--amber));
  animation: markRotate 6s linear infinite;
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.logo-block .mark::after {
  content: 'IS';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 2px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: #08080b;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text);
  z-index: 1;
}
@keyframes markRotate { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

.logo-block .text .name {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--text);
}
.logo-block .text .role {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 9.5px;
  color: var(--text-mute);
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 3px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.nav-center {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
  justify-content: center;
}
.nav-center a {
  position: relative;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.25s;
}
.nav-center a::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 8px; right: 8px; bottom: 4px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--amber);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.nav-center a:hover { color: var(--text); }
.nav-center a:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav-center a.active { color: var(--text); }
.nav-center a.active::before { transform: scaleX(1); background: var(--amber); }

.nav-right { display: flex; justify-content: flex-end; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }

.btn-contact {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 11px 22px;
  background: var(--amber);
  color: #000;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 100px;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(255,138,26,0.3), 0 4px 20px rgba(255,138,26,0.2);
}
.btn-contact::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -3px;
  background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, var(--amber), var(--purple), var(--amber));
  border-radius: 100px;
  z-index: -1;
  filter: blur(8px);
  opacity: 0.6;
  animation: markRotate 4s linear infinite;
}
.btn-contact::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.4) 50%, transparent 70%);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease);
}
.btn-contact:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-contact:hover::after { transform: translateX(100%); }
.btn-contact .arrow { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1; transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease); }
.btn-contact:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

.menu-btn {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 6px;
}
.menu-btn span {
  width: 22px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--text);
  transition: 0.3s;
}

@media(max-width:900px) {
  nav.top {
    grid-template-columns: auto auto;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .nav-center {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 68px; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 24px;
    gap: 6px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .nav-center.open { display: flex; }
  .nav-center a { font-size: 14px; padding: 14px 20px; text-align: center; }
  .nav-right { gap: 10px; }
  .menu-btn { display: flex; }
  .btn-contact { padding: 9px 16px; font-size: 10px; }
  .logo-block .text .role { display: none; }
}

/* =========================================================
   BUTTONS
   ========================================================= */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 15px 28px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), background 0.3s, color 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn .arrow { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1; transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease); }
.btn:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--amber);
  color: #000;
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(255,138,26,0.35), 0 8px 30px rgba(255,138,26,0.2);
}
.btn-primary::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.5) 50%, transparent 70%);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease);
}
.btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(255,138,26,0.5), 0 15px 40px rgba(255,138,26,0.3); }
.btn-primary:hover::after { transform: translateX(100%); }
.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text);
  border-color: var(--border-strong);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--text);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
}
.btn-purple {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text);
  border-color: var(--purple);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(255,77,0,0.2);
}
.btn-purple:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: rgba(255,77,0,0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(255,77,0,0.35);
}

/* =========================================================
   SECTIONS + LAYOUT
   ========================================================= */
main { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
section {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(80px, 12vw, 140px) clamp(24px, 4vw, 52px);
  z-index: 2;
}
.container { max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; }

/* SECTION HEADER */
.sec-head { margin-bottom: clamp(50px, 8vw, 90px); }
.sec-head .eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-mute);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.sec-head .eyebrow .num {
  color: var(--amber);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.sec-head .eyebrow .bar {
  width: 40px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--border-strong);
}
.sec-head .title {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5.5vw, 4.4rem);
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--text);
  max-width: 900px;
}
.sec-head .title .accent {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--amber) 0%, var(--purple) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.sec-head .desc {
  margin-top: 24px;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.1rem);
  color: var(--text-dim);
  max-width: 620px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
/* =========================================================
   CHIP (green outlined label — signature IC video component)
   ========================================================= */
.chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 9px 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--green);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.chip::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px; right: 8px;
  width: 5px; height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--green);
  animation: chipPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes chipPulse { 0%,100% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: 0.4; } }
.chip .chip-title {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--text);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  padding-right: 18px;
}
.chip .chip-sub {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-top: 5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.chip.amber { border-color: var(--amber); }
.chip.amber::after { background: var(--amber); box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--amber); }
.chip.amber .chip-sub { color: var(--amber); }
.chip.purple { border-color: var(--purple); }
.chip.purple::after { background: var(--purple); box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--purple); }
.chip.purple .chip-sub { color: #ffc46b; }

/* =========================================================
   GLOW CARD — the amber+purple neon wraparound (from IC)
   ========================================================= */
.glow-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s;
}
.glow-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -2px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--purple) 0%,
    transparent 25%,
    transparent 60%,
    var(--amber) 90%,
    var(--amber) 100%
  );
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
          mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease);
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.glow-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -30px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at bottom right, var(--amber-glow), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at top left, var(--purple-glow), transparent 55%);
  filter: blur(50px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease);
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.glow-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: transparent; }
.glow-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.glow-card:hover::after { opacity: 0.7; }

/* Always-on version */
.glow-card.always::before { opacity: 1; }
.glow-card.always::after { opacity: 0.55; }
.glow-card.always { border-color: transparent; }

/* =========================================================
   VIDEO SHOWCASE (large motion graphics video with chip overlays)
   ========================================================= */
.video-showcase {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #000;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.video-showcase video, .video-showcase img.poster {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 1;
}
.video-showcase .vs-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  padding: clamp(20px, 3vw, 32px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.35) 0%, transparent 25%, transparent 65%, rgba(0,0,0,0.75) 100%);
}
.video-showcase .vs-top { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; gap: 20px; }
.video-showcase .vs-bottom { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end; gap: 20px; }
.video-showcase .vs-title {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text);
}
.video-showcase .vs-meta {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.video-showcase .vs-tc {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-radius: 100px;
  color: var(--amber);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,138,26,0.25);
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.video-showcase .vs-play {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 4;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.video-showcase .vs-play button {
  width: 88px; height: 88px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--amber);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(255,138,26,0.4);
  cursor: pointer;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), background 0.3s;
  animation: playPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.video-showcase .vs-play button:hover { transform: scale(1.1); background: var(--amber); }
.video-showcase .vs-play button:hover svg { fill: #000; }
.video-showcase .vs-play svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; margin-left: 4px; fill: var(--amber); transition: fill 0.3s; }
@keyframes playPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(255,138,26,0.4); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 70px rgba(255,138,26,0.7); }
}
.video-showcase .vs-play.hide { display: none; }

/* Corner tick marks inside video showcase */
.video-showcase .vs-corner {
  position: absolute;
  width: 24px; height: 24px;
  z-index: 5;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.video-showcase .vs-corner::before, .video-showcase .vs-corner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  background: var(--text);
}
.video-showcase .vs-corner.tl { top: 12px; left: 12px; }
.video-showcase .vs-corner.tl::before { top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 1px; }
.video-showcase .vs-corner.tl::after { top: 0; left: 0; width: 1px; height: 100%; }
.video-showcase .vs-corner.tr { top: 12px; right: 12px; }
.video-showcase .vs-corner.tr::before { top: 0; right: 0; width: 100%; height: 1px; }
.video-showcase .vs-corner.tr::after { top: 0; right: 0; width: 1px; height: 100%; }
.video-showcase .vs-corner.bl { bottom: 12px; left: 12px; }
.video-showcase .vs-corner.bl::before { bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 1px; }
.video-showcase .vs-corner.bl::after { bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 1px; height: 100%; }
.video-showcase .vs-corner.br { bottom: 12px; right: 12px; }
.video-showcase .vs-corner.br::before { bottom: 0; right: 0; width: 100%; height: 1px; }
.video-showcase .vs-corner.br::after { bottom: 0; right: 0; width: 1px; height: 100%; }

/* =========================================================
   FILM CLIP CARDS (for work page)
   ========================================================= */
.clip-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.clip-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--border-strong); }
.clip-card .thumb {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: brightness(0.7);
  transition: filter 0.4s, transform 0.9s var(--ease);
}
.clip-card:hover .thumb { filter: brightness(1); transform: scale(1.05); }
.clip-card .overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  padding: 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 0%, transparent 30%, transparent 60%, rgba(0,0,0,0.92) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}
.clip-card .clip-top { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; }
.clip-card .clip-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 9.5px;
  color: var(--text);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.clip-card .clip-tag .dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--amber); }
.clip-card .clip-bot { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.clip-card .clip-role {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--amber);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.clip-card .clip-name {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.6vw, 1.4rem);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--text);
}
.clip-card .clip-client {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.clip-card .play {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.8);
  width: 62px; height: 62px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--amber);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 3;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease), transform 0.4s var(--ease);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 40px rgba(255,138,26,0.4);
}
.clip-card:hover .play { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); }
.clip-card .play svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; margin-left: 3px; fill: #000; }
/* =========================================================
   HERO (adaptable per page)
   ========================================================= */
header.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 100px clamp(24px, 4vw, 52px) 60px;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
header.hero .hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(1000px 700px at 78% 30%, var(--amber-soft), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(800px 600px at 20% 80%, var(--purple-soft), transparent 60%),
    var(--bg);
}
header.hero .hero-bg::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(var(--border) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, var(--border) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 80px 80px;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, #000 0%, transparent 75%);
  mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, #000 0%, transparent 75%);
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 1400px; width: 100%; margin: 0 auto; }

/* Status strip above hero title */
.status-strip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.status-strip .dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--green);
  animation: chipPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.status-strip b {
  color: var(--green);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
@keyframes fadeInDown {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-10px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

h1.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 8.5vw, 8.5rem);
  line-height: 0.9;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
h1.hero-title .line { display: block; overflow: visible; }
h1.hero-title .line-inner {
  display: inline-block;
}
@keyframes heroLineUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(110%); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
h1.hero-title .accent {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--amber) 0%, var(--purple) 100%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  animation: gradShift 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes gradShift {
  0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}

.hero-desc {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw, 1.3rem);
  color: var(--text-dim);
  max-width: 640px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}
@keyframes fadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.hero-desc b { color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; }

.hero-cta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Hero stats bar */
.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 60px);
  margin-top: 60px;
  padding-top: 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-stats .stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}
.hero-stats .stat .n {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.6vw, 2.4rem);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text);
}
.hero-stats .stat .n .u {
  color: var(--amber);
  font-size: 0.55em;
  margin-left: 2px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.hero-stats .stat .k {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-mute);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Hero scroll indicator */
.scroll-cue {
  position: absolute;
  right: clamp(24px, 4vw, 52px);
  bottom: 40px;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-mute);
}
.scroll-cue .ln {
  width: 1px;
  height: 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(var(--amber), transparent);
  animation: scrollPulse 2s var(--ease) infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.3; transform: scaleY(0.6); transform-origin: top; }
  50% { opacity: 1; transform: scaleY(1); }
}
@media(max-width:700px){ .scroll-cue { display: none; } }

/* =========================================================
   MOTION GRAPHICS FEATURE (index page)
   ========================================================= */
.motion-feature { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px; }
.motion-feature .card { position: relative; }
.motion-feature .card .video-showcase { border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden; }
@media(max-width:900px) {
  .motion-feature { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Chips positioned over videos */
.chip-over {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 6;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.chip-over.tl { top: 24px; left: 24px; }
.chip-over.tr { top: 24px; right: 24px; }
.chip-over.bl { bottom: 24px; left: 24px; }
.chip-over.br { bottom: 24px; right: 24px; }

/* Motion feature footer row */
.motion-footer {
  margin-top: 44px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.motion-footer .tags {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px;
}
.motion-footer .tag {
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
}

/* =========================================================
   FILM PREVIEW GRID (index page mini grid)
   ========================================================= */
.film-preview { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
@media(max-width:900px) { .film-preview { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Full film grid (work page) */
.work-featured {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  aspect-ratio: 16/8;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  cursor: pointer;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.work-featured .thumb {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.9s var(--ease), filter 0.6s;
  filter: brightness(0.7);
}
.work-featured:hover .thumb { transform: scale(1.03); filter: brightness(0.9); }
.work-featured .overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 52px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.3) 0%, transparent 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0.9) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}
.work-featured .top-row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; gap: 20px; }
.work-featured .bot-row { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.work-featured .role {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--amber);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.work-featured .name {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text);
}
.work-featured .client {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-top: 6px;
}
.work-featured .play {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.85);
  width: 96px; height: 96px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--amber);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 3;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease), transform 0.5s var(--ease);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 60px rgba(255,138,26,0.4);
}
.work-featured:hover .play { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); }
.work-featured .play svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin-left: 5px; fill: #000; }

.clip-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
@media(max-width:800px) { .clip-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   ABOUT PREVIEW / SNIPPET (index page)
   ========================================================= */
.about-preview {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: clamp(30px, 5vw, 80px);
  align-items: center;
}
.about-preview .photo {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a1f 0%, #08080b 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.about-preview .photo::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -30px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at bottom, var(--amber-glow), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at top, var(--purple-glow), transparent 60%);
  filter: blur(50px);
  opacity: 0.4;
  z-index: -1;
}
.about-preview .photo .placeholder {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem);
  color: transparent;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--amber), var(--purple));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.about-preview .content h3 {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.about-preview .content p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.about-preview .content .cta { margin-top: 28px; }
@media(max-width:800px) { .about-preview { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
/* =========================================================
   MOTION PAGE — capabilities, software, deep dive
   ========================================================= */
.motion-detail {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 80px;
}
.motion-detail .video-showcase { aspect-ratio: 16/9; }
.motion-detail-content { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; padding-top: 32px; }
.motion-detail-content .col h3 {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2.2rem);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.motion-detail-content .col p {
  color: var(--text-dim);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.motion-detail-content .meta {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.motion-detail-content .meta .m-item {
  border-left: 2px solid var(--amber);
  padding-left: 14px;
}
.motion-detail-content .meta .m-item .k {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-mute);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.motion-detail-content .meta .m-item .v {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text);
}
@media(max-width:800px) {
  .motion-detail-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .motion-detail-content .meta { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

/* Capabilities grid */
.caps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}
.cap-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.cap-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--amber), var(--purple));
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
          mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.cap-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: transparent; }
.cap-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.cap-card .icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--amber-soft);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,138,26,0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--amber);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.cap-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.cap-card p {
  color: var(--text-dim);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
@media(max-width:900px) { .caps-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media(max-width:600px) { .caps-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Software list */
.software-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.sw-badge {
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.sw-badge .dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--amber);
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--amber);
}
.sw-badge.pri {
  background: var(--amber-soft);
  border-color: rgba(255,138,26,0.4);
  color: var(--text);
}

/* =========================================================
   PODCAST / PODCAST GRID
   ========================================================= */
.pod-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 22px; }
.pod-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s;
  min-height: 260px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.pod-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--border-strong); }
.pod-card .pod-top { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.pod-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2rem);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.pod-card .sub {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--amber);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.pod-card .desc {
  color: var(--text-dim);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.pod-card .pod-roles {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.pod-card .pod-roles .r {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
}
.pod-card .pod-link {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--amber);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.pod-card .pod-link::after { content: '→'; transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease); }
.pod-card:hover .pod-link::after { transform: translateX(4px); }
@media(max-width:800px) { .pod-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   AUDIENCE / STATS GRID
   ========================================================= */
.audience-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 22px;
}
.aud-featured {
  position: relative;
  grid-row: span 2;
  padding: clamp(30px, 4vw, 50px);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.aud-featured::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -30px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at bottom right, var(--amber-glow), transparent 60%);
  filter: blur(50px);
  opacity: 0.35;
  z-index: -1;
}
.aud-featured:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.aud-featured .aud-top { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.aud-featured .big-n {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(4rem, 10vw, 8rem);
  line-height: 0.85;
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
  color: transparent;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--amber), var(--purple));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.aud-featured h3 {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2vw, 1.7rem);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.aud-featured .desc {
  color: var(--text-dim);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 460px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.aud-featured .link {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--amber);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.aud-featured .link::after { content: '→'; transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease); }
.aud-featured:hover .link::after { transform: translateX(4px); }

.aud-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 32px);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s;
  min-height: 170px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.aud-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--border-strong); }
.aud-card .aud-plat {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-mute);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.aud-card .aud-n {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 2.7rem);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--text);
  margin: 14px 0 8px;
}
.aud-card .aud-n .u { color: var(--amber); font-size: 0.55em; font-weight: 700; }
.aud-card .aud-lbl {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  color: var(--amber);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.aud-card .aud-handle {
  padding-top: 16px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
@media(max-width:800px) {
  .audience-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .aud-featured { grid-row: auto; }
}
/* =========================================================
   ABOUT PAGE - Journey, bio
   ========================================================= */
.about-hero-photo {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a1f 0%, #08080b 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  isolation: isolate;
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.about-hero-photo::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -50px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at bottom left, var(--amber-glow), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at top right, var(--purple-glow), transparent 60%);
  filter: blur(60px);
  opacity: 0.6;
  z-index: -1;
}
.about-hero-photo .ph-placeholder {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(6rem, 12vw, 10rem);
  color: transparent;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--amber), var(--purple));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.about-hero-photo .ph-caption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px; left: 24px; right: 24px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-mute);
  text-align: center;
}

.bio-block { max-width: 720px; }
.bio-block p {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.3vw, 1.2rem);
  color: var(--text-dim);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.bio-block p b { color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; }
.bio-block p .amber { color: var(--amber); font-weight: 600; }

/* Journey timeline (clean, not Premiere-styled) */
.journey-list {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 60px;
  max-width: 900px;
}
.journey-list::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 18px;
  top: 10px;
  bottom: 20px;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--amber) 0%, var(--purple) 100%);
  opacity: 0.4;
}
.journey-item {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 44px;
}
.journey-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -50px;
  top: 8px;
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 2px solid var(--amber);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--amber-glow);
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.journey-item:hover::before { transform: scale(1.2); }
.journey-item .year {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--amber);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.journey-item h4 {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.journey-item .place {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.journey-item p {
  color: var(--text-dim);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 640px;
}
@media(max-width:700px) {
  .journey-list { padding-left: 40px; }
  .journey-list::before { left: 8px; }
  .journey-item::before { left: -40px; width: 12px; height: 12px; top: 10px; }
}

/* Press card */
.press-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 70px);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  transition: border-color 0.4s;
}
.press-card:hover { border-color: var(--border-strong); }
.press-card .press-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.press-card .press-date {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  color: var(--text-mute);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.press-card blockquote {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.8vw, 2.2rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--text);
}
.press-card blockquote .accent {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--amber), var(--purple));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.press-card .cite {
  margin-top: 32px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.press-card .cite .src {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-dim);
}
.press-card .cite .src .pub {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--amber);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  display: block;
}
.press-card .press-link {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--amber);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.press-card .press-link::after { content: '→'; transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease); }
.press-card:hover .press-link::after { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* =========================================================
   CONTACT BLOCK (footer of every page)
   ========================================================= */
.contact-block {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(80px, 12vw, 140px) clamp(24px, 4vw, 52px);
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  background: var(--bg);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.contact-block::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(600px 400px at 30% 50%, var(--purple-soft), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(600px 400px at 70% 50%, var(--amber-soft), transparent 60%);
  z-index: -1;
}
.contact-block .inner { max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; }
.contact-block .eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--amber);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.contact-block .eyebrow .dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--green);
  animation: chipPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.contact-block h2 {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 7vw, 6rem);
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.contact-block h2 .accent {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--amber), var(--purple));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.contact-block .lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.3vw, 1.2rem);
  color: var(--text-dim);
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.contact-block .cta-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}
.contact-block .socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.contact-block .socials a {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  transition: color 0.3s;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.contact-block .socials a .dot {
  width: 5px; height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--text-mute);
  transition: background 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.contact-block .socials a:hover { color: var(--amber); }
.contact-block .socials a:hover .dot { background: var(--amber); box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--amber); }

/* =========================================================
   FOOTER (minimal, on every page below contact)
   ========================================================= */
footer.foot {
  padding: 28px clamp(24px, 4vw, 52px);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--bg);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}
footer.foot .inner {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
footer.foot .copy {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-mute);
}
footer.foot .copy .accent { color: var(--amber); }
footer.foot .links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-dim);
}
footer.foot .links a { transition: color 0.3s; }
footer.foot .links a:hover { color: var(--amber); }

/* =========================================================
   VIDEO MODAL (for filmed work)
   ========================================================= */
.modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 10001;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
}
.modal.open { display: flex; }
.modal .m-inner {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  background: #000;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0,0,0,0.8), 0 0 80px rgba(255,138,26,0.1);
  position: relative;
}
.modal .m-head {
  height: 44px;
  padding: 0 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: var(--bg-2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.modal .m-head .m-title {
  flex: 1;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
.modal .m-close {
  width: 30px; height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-3);
  color: var(--text);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s;
}
.modal .m-close:hover { background: var(--amber); color: #000; }
.modal .m-body { background: #000; }
.modal .m-body iframe {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  border: 0;
  display: block;
}

/* =========================================================
   REVEAL ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================= */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity 1s var(--ease), transform 1s var(--ease);
}
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal.delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal.delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal.delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }

/* =========================================================
   CAMERA / FILM UI GRAPHICS (added v5.1)
   Subtle film-industry graphics for hero backgrounds
   ========================================================= */

/* Vertical filmstrip element */
.filmstrip {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 44px;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.35;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 80%, transparent),
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      transparent 0,
      transparent 44px,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.12) 44px,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.12) 68px
    );
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.filmstrip::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 22px 20px, transparent 5px, rgba(0,0,0,0.9) 5.5px, rgba(0,0,0,0.9) 7px, transparent 7.5px);
  background-size: 44px 44px;
  background-repeat: repeat-y;
  animation: filmScroll 60s linear infinite;
}
.filmstrip.left { left: 0; }
.filmstrip.right { right: 0; }
.filmstrip.right::before { animation-direction: reverse; }
@keyframes filmScroll {
  from { background-position: 0 0; }
  to { background-position: 0 440px; }
}
@media(max-width:900px) { .filmstrip { display: none; } }

/* Camera HUD readout — like an SLR viewfinder */
.camera-hud {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 3;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: center;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: hudFadeIn 1.2s var(--ease) 2s forwards;
  opacity: 0;
}
.camera-hud .rec-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ff3355;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255,51,85,0.8);
  animation: chipPulse 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.camera-hud .val {
  color: var(--amber);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.camera-hud .div {
  color: var(--text-mute);
}
@keyframes hudFadeIn {
  to { opacity: 1; }
}
@media(max-width:700px) { .camera-hud { display: none; } }

/* Aperture blade graphic — subtle background element */
.aperture-graphic {
  position: absolute;
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.06;
  animation: apRotate 60s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes apRotate { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
.aperture-graphic svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }

/* Focus reticle grid — background element */
.focus-grid {
  position: absolute;
  width: 300px; height: 200px;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.15;
  border: 1px solid var(--text);
}
.focus-grid::before, .focus-grid::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  background: var(--text);
}
.focus-grid::before {
  top: 33.3%; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  box-shadow: 0 66.6px 0 var(--text);
}
.focus-grid::after {
  left: 33.3%; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 1px;
  box-shadow: 100px 0 0 var(--text);
}
.focus-grid .fp {
  position: absolute;
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--amber);
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  animation: fpPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes fpPulse {
  0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(255,138,26,0.5); opacity: 0.7; }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255,138,26,0.5); opacity: 1; }
}

/* Real photo styling (replaces gradient placeholders) */
.photo-real {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a1f 0%, #08080b 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  isolation: isolate;
}
.photo-real::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -30px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at bottom left, var(--amber-glow), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at top right, var(--purple-glow), transparent 60%);
  filter: blur(60px);
  opacity: 0.5;
  z-index: -1;
}
.photo-real img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 20%;
  z-index: 1;
}
.photo-real .ph-corners {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 12px;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.photo-real .ph-corners::before,
.photo-real .ph-corners::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--amber);
}
.photo-real .ph-corners::before { top: 0; left: 0; border-right: 0; border-bottom: 0; }
.photo-real .ph-corners::after { bottom: 0; right: 0; border-left: 0; border-top: 0; }
.photo-real .ph-caption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px; left: 20px; right: 20px;
  z-index: 4;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.photo-real .ph-caption .dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--amber);
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--amber);
}
.photo-real .ph-caption b { color: var(--text); font-weight: 700; }

/* Extended bio layout */
.bio-extended {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: clamp(30px, 5vw, 70px);
  align-items: start;
}
.bio-extended .bio-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  color: var(--text);
}
.bio-extended .bio-content h3 .accent {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--amber), var(--purple));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.bio-extended .bio-content .bio-para {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.bio-extended .bio-content .bio-para .bio-label {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--amber);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}
.bio-extended .bio-content .bio-para p {
  color: var(--text-dim);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.bio-extended .bio-content .bio-para p b { color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; }
.bio-extended .bio-content .cta { margin-top: 32px; }
@media(max-width:800px) { .bio-extended { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   YOUTUBE EMBED VIDEO SHOWCASE (added v5.2)
   ========================================================= */
.video-showcase.yt iframe {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}
/* Let the click reach the iframe UI once user interacts; overlays sit above but are pointer-events:none */
.video-showcase.yt .vs-overlay {
  pointer-events: none;
}
.video-showcase.yt .vs-corner {
  pointer-events: none;
}
.video-showcase.yt .chip-over {
  pointer-events: none;
}
.video-showcase.yt .vs-tc {
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Small "open on YouTube" button removed in v5.3 — cleaner autoplay-only look */

/* =========================================================
   FILM CAMERA EFFECTS + REPOSITIONED MOTION CARDS (v5.3)
   ========================================================= */

/* Vignette — subtle corner darkening, sits BEHIND content */
.hero .vignette {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at center, transparent 55%, rgba(0,0,0,0.35) 100%);
}

/* Lens flare — soft warm blob slowly drifting across the top (behind content) */
.hero .lens-flare {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8%;
  left: -25%;
  width: 520px; height: 520px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 40% 40%, rgba(255,200,120,0.25) 0%, rgba(255,138,26,0.14) 30%, rgba(255,77,0,0.06) 55%, transparent 72%);
  filter: blur(60px);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: lensDrift 32s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.6, 1) infinite;
}
@keyframes lensDrift {
  0%   { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(0.8);       opacity: 0; }
  15%  { opacity: 0.9; }
  50%  { transform: translate(85vw, 12vh) scale(1);   opacity: 1; }
  85%  { opacity: 0.7; }
  100% { transform: translate(140vw, -6vh) scale(0.9); opacity: 0; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero .lens-flare { animation: none; opacity: 0.4; transform: translate(40vw, 6vh); }
}

/* Faint secondary flare for depth */
.hero .lens-flare-2 {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20%;
  right: -15%;
  width: 380px; height: 380px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,120,40,0.15) 0%, rgba(255,180,90,0.05) 40%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(80px);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: lensDrift2 45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.6, 1) infinite;
}
@keyframes lensDrift2 {
  0%   { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);      opacity: 0.6; }
  50%  { transform: translate(-70vw, -30vh) scale(1.2); opacity: 0.9; }
  100% { transform: translate(-140vw, -8vh) scale(0.8); opacity: 0; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero .lens-flare-2 { animation: none; }
}

/* =========================================================
   MOTION GRAPHICS CARD — new structure with chip above,
   video clean in middle, meta below (v5.3)
   ========================================================= */
.mg-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}
.mg-card-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 0 4px 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.mg-card .video-showcase {
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
}
.mg-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 20px 4px 0;
  border-top: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.mg-card-title {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.6vw, 1.4rem);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--text);
}
.mg-card-meta {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.mg-card-tc {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  color: var(--amber);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.mg-card-tc .mono-dot {
  width: 5px; height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--amber);
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--amber);
}

/* When motion card sits in the deep-dive layout (motion.html case studies) */
.motion-detail .mg-card { margin-bottom: 32px; }

/* =========================================================
   TRUST BAR — client strip after hero
   ========================================================= */
.trust-bar {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 32px clamp(24px, 4vw, 52px);
  background: var(--bg);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.trust-bar .inner {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(20px, 3vw, 40px);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}
.trust-bar .tb-label {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-mute);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.trust-bar .tb-label::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--amber);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--amber);
}
.trust-bar .tb-clients {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(14px, 2vw, 26px);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}
.trust-bar .tb-client {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 1.05vw, 1rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  transition: color 0.3s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.trust-bar .tb-client:hover { color: var(--text); }
.trust-bar .tb-sep {
  color: var(--text-mute);
  font-size: 10px;
  opacity: 0.4;
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .trust-bar .tb-clients { justify-content: center; }
  .trust-bar .tb-sep:nth-of-type(3n) { display: none; }
}

/* =========================================================
   FEATURED HERO STATS (v5.4) — Personal following as headliner
   ========================================================= */
.hero-stats-featured {
  margin-top: 60px;
  padding-top: 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.hero-stats-featured .featured {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: clamp(20px, 3vw, 40px);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.hero-stats-featured .featured .big-n {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(4rem, 9vw, 7.5rem);
  line-height: 0.85;
  letter-spacing: -0.045em;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--amber) 0%, var(--purple) 100%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  animation: gradShift 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: baseline;
}
.hero-stats-featured .featured .big-n .u {
  font-size: 0.5em;
  margin-left: 4px;
}
.hero-stats-featured .featured .big-lbl {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.2vw, 1.15rem);
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  max-width: 260px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.hero-stats-featured .featured .big-lbl b {
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.hero-stats-featured .featured .big-lbl .accent {
  color: var(--amber);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.9em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.hero-stats-featured .support {
  display: flex;
  gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 48px);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.hero-stats-featured .support .stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}
.hero-stats-featured .support .stat .n {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.2vw, 2rem);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text);
}
.hero-stats-featured .support .stat .n .u {
  color: var(--amber);
  font-size: 0.55em;
  margin-left: 2px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.hero-stats-featured .support .stat .k {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-mute);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* =========================================================
   MOBILE HERO STATS FIX (v5.6)
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .hero-stats-featured .featured {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .hero-stats-featured .featured .big-n {
    font-size: clamp(4rem, 18vw, 6rem);
    line-height: 0.85;
  }
  .hero-stats-featured .featured .big-lbl {
    font-size: 14px;
    padding-bottom: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }
  .hero-stats-featured .featured .big-lbl .accent {
    font-size: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
  }
  .hero-stats-featured .support {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 18px 24px;
    padding-top: 20px;
  }
  .hero-stats-featured .support .stat .n {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
  .hero-stats-featured .support .stat .k {
    font-size: 9.5px;
  }
  /* Hero title should not have huge margin below on mobile */
  h1.hero-title { margin-bottom: 24px; }
  header.hero { padding-top: 90px; padding-bottom: 40px; }
  .status-strip { margin-bottom: 28px; padding: 6px 12px; font-size: 10px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   v6.0 — FILM LIGHT LEAK + REFINEMENTS
   ========================================================= */

/* Light leak — warm film-burn glow breathing at the frame edge */
.light-leak {
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%; right: -12%;
  width: 55vw; height: 140%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top right, rgba(255,138,26,0.16) 0%, rgba(255,77,0,0.06) 40%, transparent 65%);
  filter: blur(50px);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: leakBreathe 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.light-leak.second {
  top: auto; bottom: -20%; right: auto; left: -12%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at bottom left, rgba(255,180,90,0.10) 0%, transparent 60%);
  animation-delay: 4.5s;
}
@keyframes leakBreathe {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.45; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.06); }
}

/* Aperture graphic — fainter, desktop only */
.aperture-graphic { opacity: 0.04; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .aperture-graphic { display: none; } }

/* Hero bg gets smooth parallax transition */
.hero-bg { will-change: transform; }

/* Featured number — shine sweep on the gradient */
.hero-stats-featured .featured .big-n {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--amber) 0%, #ffd9a0 25%, var(--amber) 50%, var(--purple) 100%);
  background-size: 250% 100%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
}