Designing a 10-second visual gag: The Umbrella Boyfriend

An original cat-and-dog animated short with a single physical premise: a gust lifts an orange tabby through an inverted umbrella. Story structure: 0s physical hook, 1–4s crisis and rescue, 5–7s character warmth, 8s affectionate payoff, 9–10s renewed problem and attempted seamless loop. Treat retention, completion and shares as measured outcomes, not guaranteed by editing. Source animation is AI-assisted and final rendition should be QA checked.