🛠️ GETTING STARTED GUIDE: THE OPERATIONAL STACK
Welcome to Wealth Engineer Labs. Before you initiate your first render, you must understand one thing: Realism is an investment. To build undeniable authority, you cannot rely on "free" tools that produce plastic results. We use a specific, high-precision tech stack designed to work together as a single production pipeline. 1. The Required Tech Stack To complete the three modules in this hub, you will need to set up accounts with the following platforms. Note: Most of these offer free trials or tiers, but the "Pro" versions are best for commercial-grade output. - The Architect (Visuals): [Google AI Pro / Nano Banana 2] - The Soul (Voice): [ElevenLabs] - The Resurrection (Animation): [HeyGen] 2. The Order of Operations Success in the Lab is about Sequence. Do not skip ahead. Phase 1: Procurement. Sign up for the tools listed above. Use the verified links in our Resources tab to ensure you are using the correct versions. Phase 2: The Foundation (Module 1). Master the JSON Prompting Matrix to generate your first 8k portrait. Phase 3: Consistency (Module 2). Engineer your Master Reference Sheet to lock your character’s DNA across every scene. Phase 4: Life (Module 3). Use ElevenLabs and HeyGen to make your character speak their first "Wealth Loop" hook. Operational Expectations: - Credit Management: AI generation is a resource-intensive process. For example, a single 8-second video in Google Flow can use 40 credits. Learn to "measure twice and cut once" to maximize your yield. - The Learning Curve: Your first five renders will likely look "AI." This is normal. Use the Community Practice tab to get technical audits on your work from Level 2 and Level 3 members. - Total Realism: We do not settle for "good enough." If your avatar’s eyes don’t reflect the light or their skin looks too smooth, you go back to the blueprint. Next Step: Initiate Module 1 Your tools are ready. Your roadmap is clear. Open the Classroom and complete Module 1: The Nano Banana Protocol.