/* ==========================================================================
   DEVAJITH S. — MOTION GRAPHICS & VISUAL DESIGN PORTFOLIO
   Design System & Master Stylesheet
   Art Direction: Cinematic Editorial, Obsidian & Warm Amber, Film Timeline Motifs
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Curated Cinematic Color Palette */
  --color-obsidian: #0A0A0B;
  --color-carbon: #121316;
  --color-surface-base: #16181C;
  --color-surface-elevated: #1E2026;
  --color-surface-hover: #262931;

  --color-amber: #E8863A;
  --color-amber-glow: rgba(232, 134, 58, 0.22);
  --color-amber-subtle: rgba(232, 134, 58, 0.12);
  --color-terracotta: #C46A24;
  --color-warm-white: #F4F0E8;
  --color-warm-muted: #D2CDC3;
  --color-muted-grey: #96969A;
  --color-dark-grey: #4A4A52;

  --border-subtle: rgba(244, 240, 232, 0.08);
  --border-medium: rgba(244, 240, 232, 0.14);
  --border-highlight: rgba(232, 134, 58, 0.45);

  /* Typography Stack */
  --font-serif: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;

  /* Transitions & Timing Curves */
  --ease-cinematic: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-smooth: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-fast: 0.2s var(--ease-smooth);
  --transition-normal: 0.35s var(--ease-cinematic);
  --transition-slow: 0.6s var(--ease-cinematic);

  /* Elevation Shadows */
  --shadow-subtle: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  --shadow-elevated: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  --shadow-amber: 0 8px 30px rgba(232, 134, 58, 0.16);

  /* Layout Constrains */
  --container-max: 1380px;
  --container-pad: 2rem;
  --header-height: 80px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Global Reset & Foundations
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 1.5rem);
  background-color: var(--color-obsidian);
  color: var(--color-warm-white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--color-obsidian);
  color: var(--color-warm-white);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
}

/* Background Grain Overlay */
.grain-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 999;
  opacity: 0.038;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 400 400' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noiseFilter'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.8' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noiseFilter)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* Accessibility Skip Link */
.skip-to-content {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--color-amber);
  color: var(--color-obsidian);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  z-index: 10000;
  transition: top 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.skip-to-content:focus {
  top: 1.5rem;
}

/* Custom Cursor (Desktop Only) */
.custom-cursor {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9999;
  display: none;
}
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .custom-cursor {
    display: block;
  }
}
.cursor-dot {
  position: fixed;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background-color: var(--color-amber);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
}
.cursor-ring {
  position: fixed;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 134, 58, 0.45);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: width 0.3s ease, height 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}
.cursor-ring.active-hover {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-color: var(--color-amber);
  background: rgba(232, 134, 58, 0.08);
}

/* Typography Helpers */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--color-warm-white);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.headline-serif {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: italic;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.text-accent {
  color: var(--color-amber);
}

.text-muted {
  color: var(--color-muted-grey);
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

img, video {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

/* Container Structure */
.container {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--container-pad);
  width: 100%;
}

/* Section Header Standards */
.section-header {
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  max-width: 760px;
}

.section-head-split {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.section-kicker {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-amber);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}
.section-kicker::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 14px;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--color-amber);
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-description {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-warm-muted);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Button & Pill Components */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.85rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--color-amber);
  color: #0A0A0B;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(232, 134, 58, 0.25);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: #f0954e;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(232, 134, 58, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: var(--color-surface-elevated);
  color: var(--color-warm-white);
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-surface-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-amber);
  color: var(--color-amber);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-sm {
  padding: 0.5rem 0.95rem;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  color: var(--color-warm-white);
  border-radius: 3px;
}
.btn-outline-sm:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-amber);
  color: var(--color-amber);
  background: var(--color-amber-subtle);
}

.btn-full {
  width: 100%;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Top Navigation
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--header-height);
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: rgba(10, 10, 11, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.site-header.scrolled {
  background-color: rgba(10, 10, 11, 0.96);
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.nav-container {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--container-pad);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.brand-wordmark {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-warm-white);
}
.brand-discipline {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--color-amber);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.desktop-nav .nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.2rem;
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-warm-muted);
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
}
.nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-amber);
  transition: width var(--transition-fast);
}
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-warm-white);
}
.nav-link:hover::after, .nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Desktop Dropdown Navigation */
.nav-item-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}
.dropdown-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}
.dropdown-chevron {
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease-cinematic);
}
.nav-item-dropdown:hover .dropdown-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}
.nav-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 0.6rem);
  left: -0.5rem;
  min-width: 270px;
  background: rgba(18, 19, 22, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 0.6rem 0;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease-cinematic);
  z-index: 1000;
}
.nav-item-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-menu,
.nav-item-dropdown:focus-within .nav-dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.nav-dropdown-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-warm-muted);
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.nav-dropdown-item:hover {
  background: rgba(232, 134, 58, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-amber);
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}
.drop-num {
  color: var(--color-amber);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  min-width: 1.2rem;
}
.nav-dropdown-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--border-subtle);
  margin: 0.4rem 0;
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.status-indicator {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--color-warm-muted);
  background: rgba(244, 240, 232, 0.04);
  padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}
.pulse-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background-color: #38ef7d;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #38ef7d;
  animation: pulse 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.8; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.8; }
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  position: relative;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  z-index: 1100;
}
.toggle-bar {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-warm-white);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.mobile-toggle.active .toggle-bar:first-child {
  transform: translateY(4px) rotate(45deg);
}
.mobile-toggle.active .toggle-bar:last-child {
  transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(-45deg);
}

.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100vh;
  background-color: rgba(10, 10, 11, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  z-index: 1050;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: right 0.4s var(--ease-cinematic);
}
.mobile-drawer.open {
  right: 0;
}
.mobile-drawer-inner {
  padding: 6rem 2.5rem 3rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.mobile-nav-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.8rem;
}
.mobile-nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--color-warm-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.mobile-nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-amber);
}
.nav-count {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-amber);
}
.mobile-nav-item-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.mobile-sub-menu {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 0 0.8rem 1.25rem;
  margin-left: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(232, 134, 58, 0.35);
}
.mobile-sub-link {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-warm-muted);
  transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.mobile-sub-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-amber);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.mobile-drawer-footer {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.mobile-contact-line {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-muted-grey);
}
.mobile-contact-line a {
  color: var(--color-amber);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Hero Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 4rem);
  padding-bottom: 6rem;
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(232, 134, 58, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 134, 58, 0.25);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.timeline-indicator {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-amber);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.badge-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-warm-muted);
}

.hero-headline {
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5.5vw, 4.8rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
}
.headline-line {
  display: block;
}

.hero-subtext {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--color-warm-muted);
  max-width: 580px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 2.8rem;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-metadata {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}
.meta-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.meta-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--color-muted-grey);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.meta-val {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-warm-white);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Hero Showcase Component */
.hero-showcase {
  position: relative;
}
.showcase-frame {
  background-color: var(--color-surface-base);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-normal);
}
.showcase-frame:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-highlight);
}

.showcase-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  background-color: var(--color-carbon);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}
.timecode-display {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-amber);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.showcase-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}
.showcase-tab {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  color: var(--color-muted-grey);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.showcase-tab span {
  color: var(--color-amber);
  margin-right: 2px;
}
.showcase-tab.active {
  background: var(--color-surface-elevated);
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
  color: var(--color-warm-white);
}

.showcase-media-container {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  background: #000;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.showcase-video {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.media-overlay-gradient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,10,11,0.1) 40%, rgba(10,10,11,0.85) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.showcase-meta-tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 4.5rem;
  left: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.aspect-pill, .fps-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-right: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.aspect-pill {
  background: var(--color-amber);
  color: #0A0A0B;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.fps-pill {
  background: rgba(244, 240, 232, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-warm-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
}
.hero-project-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.hero-project-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-warm-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.showcase-controls {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.ctrl-btn {
  background: rgba(18, 19, 22, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  color: var(--color-warm-white);
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.ctrl-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-amber);
  color: #0A0A0B;
  border-color: var(--color-amber);
}
.ctrl-btn.inspect-btn {
  width: auto;
  padding: 0 1.15rem;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-left: auto;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Portfolio Architecture: Six Creative Disciplines
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.portfolio-container {
  position: relative;
}

/* Sticky Creative Disciplines Navigation Bar */
.discipline-nav-sticky {
  position: sticky;
  top: var(--header-height);
  background: rgba(10, 10, 11, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  z-index: 90;
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.discipline-nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.discipline-nav-scroll {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
  padding: 0.25rem 0;
  width: 100%;
}
.discipline-nav-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.discipline-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
  background: var(--color-surface-base);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-warm-muted);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.discipline-pill:hover {
  background: var(--color-surface-elevated);
  border-color: var(--color-amber);
  color: var(--color-warm-white);
}
.discipline-pill.active {
  background: var(--color-surface-elevated);
  border-color: var(--color-amber);
  color: var(--color-warm-white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(232, 134, 58, 0.18);
}

.pill-num {
  color: var(--color-amber);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.pill-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background: var(--color-amber);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-amber);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Individual Creative Discipline Sections */
.discipline-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  position: relative;
  scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 3.8rem);
}
.discipline-section:first-of-type {
  padding-top: 4.5rem;
}

.work-count-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: var(--color-surface-base);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.count-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-amber);
  line-height: 1;
}
.count-txt {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--color-muted-grey);
}

/* Understated Placeholder & Methodology Cards */
.placeholder-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(22, 24, 28, 0.95) 0%, rgba(18, 19, 22, 0.98) 100%);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(244, 240, 232, 0.2);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}
.placeholder-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-highlight);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
}
.placeholder-inner {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  width: 100%;
}
.placeholder-icon-wrap {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(232, 134, 58, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 134, 58, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-amber);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.placeholder-content {
  flex: 1;
}
.placeholder-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--color-amber);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.placeholder-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--color-warm-white);
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.placeholder-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-warm-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.placeholder-tools {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .placeholder-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .placeholder-card {
    padding: 1.75rem;
  }
  .discipline-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
  }
}

/* Editorial Asymmetric Project Grid */
.projects-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

/* Project Card Layouts */
.project-card {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-surface-base);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.project-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--border-highlight);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
}

/* Editorial Span Classes */
.card-span-hero {
  grid-column: span 8;
}
.card-span-tall {
  grid-column: span 4;
}
.card-span-wide {
  grid-column: span 7;
}
.card-span-medium {
  grid-column: span 5;
}
.card-span-half {
  grid-column: span 6;
}
.card-span-third {
  grid-column: span 4;
}
.card-span-full {
  grid-column: span 12;
}

/* Project Card Media */
.card-media-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: #050506;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.aspect-ratio-4-5 {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
}
.aspect-ratio-16-9 {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
}
.aspect-ratio-9-16 {
  aspect-ratio: 9 / 16;
  max-height: 540px;
}
.aspect-ratio-identity {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #0d0e11;
}

.card-poster-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-cinematic);
}
.aspect-ratio-identity .card-poster-img {
  object-fit: contain;
  max-height: 85%;
}
.project-card:hover .card-poster-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.card-preview-video {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.project-card.video-playing .card-preview-video {
  opacity: 1;
}

.card-media-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,10,11,0.15) 30%, rgba(10,10,11,0.85) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Card Badges */
.card-badges-top {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.card-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.card-badge-format {
  background: rgba(10, 10, 11, 0.85);
  color: var(--color-warm-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
}
.card-badge-duration {
  background: rgba(232, 134, 58, 0.9);
  color: #0A0A0B;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Card Hover Play Prompt */
.card-play-action {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.85);
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(232, 134, 58, 0.92);
  color: #0A0A0B;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-cinematic);
  z-index: 3;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}
.project-card:hover .card-play-action {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
}

/* Card Content Details */
.card-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.card-category-strip {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-amber);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.card-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--color-warm-white);
}
.card-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-warm-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: 1rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.card-tools-list {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.tool-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--color-muted-grey);
  background: var(--color-surface-elevated);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.card-detail-link {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--color-amber);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}
.card-detail-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Discipline 06: Before & After Interactive Comparison Slider
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.comparison-project-card {
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-surface-base);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}
.comparison-project-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(232, 134, 58, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.comparison-slider-container {
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  background-color: #08090b;
}

.comparison-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #050506;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  cursor: ew-resize;
  touch-action: pan-y;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
  outline: none;
}
.comparison-frame:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-amber);
  outline-offset: -2px;
}

.comparison-layer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.comparison-after-layer {
  z-index: 1;
}
.comparison-before-layer {
  z-index: 2;
  will-change: clip-path;
}

.comparison-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  pointer-events: none;
  display: block;
}

/* Badges / Labels */
.comparison-label {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  z-index: 6;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 11, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  pointer-events: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
.comparison-label-before {
  left: 1.25rem;
  color: #8ed3b3;
}
.comparison-label-after {
  right: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-amber);
}
.label-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.label-dot-before {
  background-color: #5bb386;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px #5bb386;
}
.label-dot-after {
  background-color: var(--color-amber);
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--color-amber);
}

.comparison-specs-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.25rem;
  z-index: 6;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 11, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--color-warm-muted);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Draggable Vertical Divider & Handle */
.comparison-divider {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 2px;
  background: var(--color-amber);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  pointer-events: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 8px rgba(232, 134, 58, 0.6);
  will-change: left;
}

.comparison-handle {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(15, 16, 18, 0.95);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-amber);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 14px rgba(232, 134, 58, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-amber);
  pointer-events: auto;
  cursor: ew-resize;
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}
.comparison-frame:hover .comparison-handle,
.comparison-frame.is-dragging .comparison-handle {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
  background: #1f2127;
  border-color: #f4964e;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 18px rgba(232, 134, 58, 0.55);
}

/* Toolbar & Preset Switcher */
.comparison-toolbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.4rem;
  background: rgba(14, 15, 18, 0.95);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.comparison-hint {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--color-warm-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.comparison-hint svg {
  color: var(--color-amber);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.comparison-preset-group {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}
.comp-preset-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--color-warm-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.comp-preset-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-surface-elevated);
  color: var(--color-warm-white);
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
}
.comp-preset-btn.active {
  background: rgba(232, 134, 58, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--color-amber);
  color: var(--color-amber);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Interior Project Narrative Styling */
.interior-card-body {
  padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem;
}
.interior-card-meta {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.interior-card-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--color-amber);
  margin: 0.35rem 0 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.interior-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.interior-study-trigger {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.25rem 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .interior-card-body {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .comparison-label {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.55rem;
    top: 0.75rem;
  }
  .comparison-label-before {
    left: 0.75rem;
  }
  .comparison-label-after {
    right: 0.75rem;
  }
  .comparison-toolbar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  }
  .comparison-handle {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
  }
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   About Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-section {
  padding: 7rem 0;
  background-color: var(--color-carbon);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.about-headline {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.about-headline span {
  display: block;
}

.about-body {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.lead-bio {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--color-warm-white);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.about-body p {
  color: var(--color-warm-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.about-credentials {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.cred-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--color-surface-base);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
}
.cred-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(232, 134, 58, 0.12);
  color: var(--color-amber);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cred-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.cred-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-muted-grey);
}

/* About Visuals Panel */
.about-visuals {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.process-card {
  background: var(--color-surface-base);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.process-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  background: #000;
}
.card-primary .process-image-wrap {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
}
.card-compact .process-image-wrap {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 11;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.process-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.process-img-contain {
  max-height: 80%;
  max-width: 80%;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.process-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.85rem;
  left: 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 11, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--color-amber);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
}
.process-content {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
}
.process-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.process-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-warm-muted);
}
.process-grid-sub {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Experience Timeline Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.experience-section {
  padding: 7rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.timeline-container {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-left: 2rem;
}
.timeline-track {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  bottom: 1rem;
  left: 2.5rem;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-amber), rgba(232, 134, 58, 0.15));
}

.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  padding-left: 3.5rem;
}
.timeline-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.timeline-marker {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.timeline-dot {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  background-color: var(--color-obsidian);
  border: 3px solid var(--color-amber);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(232, 134, 58, 0.4);
}
.timeline-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-amber);
  background: rgba(232, 134, 58, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 134, 58, 0.3);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.timeline-card {
  background-color: var(--color-surface-base);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 1.85rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.timeline-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-highlight);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.timeline-card-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.timeline-role {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-warm-white);
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.timeline-company {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-amber);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.timeline-lead {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-warm-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.timeline-bullets {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}
.timeline-bullets li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-warm-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.timeline-bullets li::before {
  content: "—";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--color-amber);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Skills & Capabilities Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.skills-section {
  padding: 7rem 0;
  background-color: var(--color-carbon);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.skills-matrix {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.skill-category-card {
  background-color: var(--color-surface-base);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 2.2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.skill-category-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-highlight);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.skill-card-top {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.skill-code {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--color-amber);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  display: block;
}
.skill-group-title {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.skill-group-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-warm-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.skill-tag-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.skill-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  background: var(--color-surface-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--color-warm-muted);
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.skill-tag.highlight {
  background: rgba(232, 134, 58, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(232, 134, 58, 0.35);
  color: var(--color-warm-white);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.skill-tag.note-tag {
  border-style: dashed;
}

.skill-footer-note {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--color-muted-grey);
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 0.85rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}
.info-icon {
  color: var(--color-amber);
  margin-right: 0.25rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Contact Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-section {
  padding: 8rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  position: relative;
}

.contact-card {
  background-color: var(--color-surface-base);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 4rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
}

.contact-top {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}
.contact-headline {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.contact-headline span {
  display: block;
}
.contact-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-warm-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-channels {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
}
.channel-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}
.channel-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--color-muted-grey);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}
.channel-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.channel-link {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-warm-white);
}
.channel-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-amber);
}
.channel-val {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-warm-muted);
}

.copy-btn {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--color-surface-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  color: var(--color-warm-white);
  padding: 0.45rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.copy-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-amber);
  color: #0A0A0B;
  border-color: var(--color-amber);
}
.copy-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  top: -32px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(4px);
  background: var(--color-amber);
  color: #0A0A0B;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.copy-tooltip.show {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.cv-download-link {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  display: inline-flex;
}

/* Quick Inquiry Composer */
.contact-composer {
  background: var(--color-carbon);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 2.2rem;
}
.composer-title {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-amber);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-warm-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}
.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--color-surface-base);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  color: var(--color-warm-white);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-amber);
  background: var(--color-surface-elevated);
}
.form-group select {
  cursor: pointer;
}
.form-group textarea {
  resize: vertical;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Minimal Editorial Footer
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
  padding: 3rem 0;
  background-color: var(--color-obsidian);
}

.footer-content {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-brand {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.footer-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-muted-grey);
}

.footer-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.footer-nav a {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-warm-muted);
}
.footer-nav a:hover {
  color: var(--color-amber);
}

.footer-year {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-muted-grey);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Dedicated Project Detail Modal
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.project-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 10000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 2rem;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}
.project-modal.open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.modal-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 11, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

.modal-window {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1150px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  background-color: var(--color-surface-base);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 90px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transform: scale(0.96);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-cinematic);
}
.project-modal.open .modal-window {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.modal-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1rem 1.85rem;
  background: var(--color-carbon);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.modal-bar-left, .modal-bar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}
.modal-cat-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--color-amber);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  background: var(--color-amber-subtle);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
}
.modal-timecode-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--color-warm-muted);
}

.modal-nav-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--color-warm-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.modal-nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-surface-elevated);
  color: var(--color-warm-white);
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--color-warm-white);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.35rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-amber);
  color: #0A0A0B;
}

.modal-scroll-body {
  overflow-y: auto;
  max-height: calc(90vh - 65px);
  padding: 2rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

/* Modal Media Stage */
.modal-media-stage {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.modal-primary-view {
  width: 100%;
  background: #000;
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 380px;
}
.modal-primary-view video {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 540px;
  object-fit: contain;
  background: #000;
}
.modal-primary-view img {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 540px;
  object-fit: contain;
  background: #000;
}

/* Modal Alternate Cuts Strip */
.modal-cuts-strip {
  background: var(--color-carbon);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 1rem;
}
.cuts-strip-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-muted-grey);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}
.cuts-strip-items {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.cut-thumb-item {
  position: relative;
  width: 90px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.cut-thumb-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.cut-thumb-item.active {
  border-color: var(--color-amber);
}

/* Modal Information Panel */
.modal-info-panel {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.8rem;
}
.modal-title {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.modal-client {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-amber);
}

.modal-specs-table {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  background: var(--color-carbon);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
}
.spec-cell {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.spec-name {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--color-muted-grey);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.spec-val {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-warm-white);
}

.modal-narrative-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}
.modal-subheading {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-amber);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.modal-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-warm-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.modal-highlights {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}
.modal-highlights li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-warm-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.modal-highlights li::before {
  content: "✦";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--color-amber);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  top: 2px;
}

.pdf-presentation-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.4rem;
  background: rgba(25, 182, 164, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(25, 182, 164, 0.45);
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: #19B6A4;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(25, 182, 164, 0.1);
}
.pdf-presentation-btn:hover {
  background: #19B6A4;
  color: #071019;
  border-color: #19B6A4;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(25, 182, 164, 0.35);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Responsive Design Breakpoints
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .hero-content {
    max-width: 750px;
  }
  .hero-showcase {
    max-width: 580px;
  }

  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }

  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .card-span-hero, .card-span-wide, .card-span-medium, .card-span-tall, .card-span-half, .card-span-third, .card-span-full {
    grid-column: span 6;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  :root {
    --container-pad: 1.5rem;
  }

  .desktop-nav {
    display: none;
  }
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }
  .status-indicator {
    display: none;
  }

  .card-span-hero, .card-span-wide, .card-span-medium, .card-span-tall, .card-span-half, .card-span-third, .card-span-full {
    grid-column: span 12;
  }

  .skills-matrix {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .modal-scroll-body {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .contact-card {
    padding: 2.5rem 1.8rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  :root {
    --container-pad: 1.2rem;
    --header-height: 70px;
  }

  .hero-headline {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
  }
  .hero-subtext {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .hero-metadata {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }


  .timeline-container {
    padding-left: 0;
  }
  .timeline-track {
    left: 1.2rem;
  }
  .timeline-item {
    padding-left: 2.8rem;
  }
  .timeline-marker {
    left: 0.35rem;
  }

  .process-grid-sub {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .modal-window {
    max-height: 95vh;
  }
  .project-modal {
    padding: 0.75rem;
  }
  .modal-scroll-body {
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }
  .modal-specs-table {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .footer-nav {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Prefers Reduced Motion Accessibility
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
  .grain-overlay {
    display: none;
  }
  .custom-cursor {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .pulse-dot, .play-pulse-circle {
    animation: none;
  }
}