Stop saying

STOP tag, an outlined wrong thing, then the right thing slams in. Stages: “Stop saying 'I'm just a beginner'. Say 'I'm learning'.” You are replacing a common habit with a better method. Fits lines like “Stop saying 'sorry for the delay'. Say 'thanks for waiting'.”.

Open my video with this hook: "Stop saying" from the 24fps video editor library.
Preset JSON: https://24fps.dev/video-editor/hooks/stop-saying/preset.json (pass its "preset" to the engine).
Engine (MIT, no dependencies, ES module): https://24fps.dev/editor/engine.js. Download the engine next to your page (curl -O) rather than importing cross-origin, then import { mount } from "./engine.js" in a <script type="module"> served over http.
Wiring: root = a position:relative box at the video's size. media = { main }: main is a wrapper holding my video, filling the root. Then const fx = mount(root, { kind: "text", preset, media }) and call fx.render(seconds) every frame. The preset runs 4s from t = 0; offset t to place it later. It is seek-safe: drive it from the GSAP timeline in HyperFrames or call render(frame / fps) in Remotion. Before capturing frames, await (fx.ready ?? document.fonts.ready). Check it on my footage: if text is hidden behind the subject or doesn't read against my colours, nudge the layer positions or colours.
Replace the demo text with mine: set preset.layers[n].text (use \n for line breaks); if none given, write lines that fit my footage and tell me.
Hook formula: Stop saying [common phrase]. Say [better phrase] instead.
Field reference: https://24fps.dev/video-editor/llms.txt. Keep sizes as fractions of the frame height so it works at any resolution. Credit: 24fps.dev/video-editor
Formula
Stop saying [common phrase]. Say [better phrase] instead.
Example lines
Stop saying 'I'm just a beginner'. Say 'I'm learning'. · Stop saying 'sorry for the delay'. Say 'thanks for waiting'. · Stop saying 'I can't afford it'. Say 'it's not a priority'. · Stop saying 'I'm bad at drawing'. Say 'I haven't practiced'.
Beats
0.0s Tag 'stop saying' pops in. → 0.1s Outlined 'I'm just a beginner' slides in. → 0.6s 'I'm learning' slams in in the accent colour. → 1.4s Speaker mimes zipping the lips on the first phrase, then smiles on the replacement; soft zipper SFX.
Technique
Stop doing X hook: Direct command that swaps a habit for a better one.
Footage
Man talking and gesturing, Pexels

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