Create a calibrated Codex companion
Turn a still image, sequence, short video, or sprite atlas into a portable pointer-aware companion with visual direction calibration.
Bring source media, not atlas expertise
Import a still, naturally sorted image sequence, H.264 MP4 or MOV, or an existing atlas. Every input becomes a logical frame sequence. Video density changes the number of sampled frames without reducing source resolution; atlas input exposes rows, columns, cell size, margins, gaps, order, page, and overflow visually.
Calibrate what the viewer sees
Select a frame and point the direction dial toward the pointer position that should use it. Zero degrees is up and values increase clockwise. The dial, exact number, timeline anchor, and direction curve stay bidirectionally linked. Set at least four anchors; eight is recommended. Visual-change interpolation handles non-uniform video and warns about reverse turns, jumps, missing sectors, and the zero-to-360 seam.
Keep direction and personality separate
Mark blinks, breathing, and gestures on the Idle motion track and associate each clip with compatible direction poses. Exclude damaged frames on the Exclude track. All frames share one crop, scale, and ground line; cleanup strokes and masks remain non-destructive. Test pointer tracking, drag snapping, dynamic composer height, and reduced motion before saving.