Strong creative tools tend to solve underlying constraints or sub-problems rather than one-off outputs, which is why algorithms built for Davy Jones's tentacles could later power entirely unrelated blockbusters. The most effective tools automate physical rules or relationships—not just visible motion—so they become portable infrastructure for future projects instead of single-use assets. Equally, great tools consolidate complexity into a single accessible control layer, letting non-technical users re-skin effects without diving into nested guts. Replacing heavy keyframe workflows with simple markers and expressions, or
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