# Customize ingredients

Fill every required ingredient before generating. Required slots usually include actor, product, hook, body copy, and CTA. Optional slots may include b-roll, logo, testimonial proof, or platform-specific overlay text.

When adapting a template, keep ingredient names stable unless you are intentionally restructuring the project. Changing names can break prompt references. Edit ingredient values first, then update prompts only when the scene intent needs to change.

For reusable internal templates, keep prompts generic. Example: use `@Actor demonstrates @Product and says @Body_ProductDemo`, not `@Actor demonstrates our blue protein shaker for gym beginners...`.

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