Arabic Motion Graphics: How Animus Creates High-Converting Arabic Video at Scale

Arabic motion graphics require more than translating English text into Arabic. The typography, animation, voiceover, visual hierarchy, pacing and platform format all need to work naturally for Arabic-speaking audiences.

For brands producing content across MENA, that creates a much larger production challenge.

One campaign may need to become:

• Arabic hero films

• Instagram Reels

• TikTok videos

• YouTube ads

• Paid social creatives

• Product videos

• Arabic-English versions

• Motion graphics

• CGI content

• 2D and 3D animation

• Multiple aspect ratios

• Multiple regional adaptations

At Animus Agency, Arabic content production sits inside a broader creative production system that combines creative direction, video production, motion graphics, animation, CGI, VFX, social content and AI creative video production.

Animus Studio specifically offers motion graphics, 2D and 3D animation, CGI, VFX, filming and AI creative videos, allowing Arabic content to be developed as part of the complete campaign rather than treated as a final translation step.

The goal is not simply to make Arabic text technically correct.

It is to make the entire video feel as though it was created for the audience rather than translated for it.

That distinction is central to how Animus approaches Arabic and regional content production.

What Are Arabic Motion Graphics?

Arabic motion graphics are animated visual communications that combine Arabic typography, graphics, movement, voice and visual storytelling while respecting the way Arabic is read, spoken and processed.

They can include:

• Kinetic typography

• Animated advertisements

• Explainer videos

• Product videos

• Social media videos

• Title sequences

• Lower thirds

• Animated logos

• Subtitles

• Data visualizations

• Brand films

• CGI advertisements

• Motion-led campaign content

Arabic introduces specific production requirements because it is primarily read from right to left and because Arabic letters change form depending on their position within a word.

Mixed Arabic and Latin content creates another layer of complexity.

A single campaign might contain:

Arabic copy + English product name + numerals + currency + URL + logo

All of those elements need to coexist correctly in the same composition.

And motion makes the problem more visible.

A word that looks correct in a static frame can become difficult to read when it is animated character by character, revealed in an unnatural sequence or squeezed into a layout originally designed for English.

For Animus, the objective is therefore not simply to animate Arabic.

The objective is to make movement support Arabic communication.

Why Brands Need Professional Arabic Motion Graphics

A grammatically correct translation does not automatically create an effective Arabic video.

Imagine an English product advertisement being adapted for an Arabic-speaking audience.

The Arabic headline may:

• Require more or fewer words

• Need different line breaks

• Change the visual hierarchy

• Require a different reading sequence

• Need different voiceover timing

• Use a different dialect

• Require a different CTA placement

If the English animation has already been locked, those changes can create additional production work.

For one asset, a designer can manually fix the problem.

For a campaign containing dozens or hundreds of assets, that approach becomes difficult to scale.

A brand may need:

• Social videos

• Paid advertisements

• Product creatives

• Campaign cutdowns

• Stories

• Reels

• YouTube versions

• Arabic-English versions

• Regional adaptations

That is why Animus treats Arabic motion graphics as a production discipline rather than a translation task.

How Animus Approaches Arabic Motion Graphics

At Animus, motion graphics are not treated as an isolated service.

They sit within a broader creative production workflow.

Animus Studio currently brings together:

• Motion graphics

• 2D animation

• 3D animation

• CGI

• VFX

• Filming

• AI creative videos

• Social media videos

This matters because modern campaigns rarely use only one production technique.

A single campaign may combine:

Live action + product footage + CGI + 3D animation + motion typography + VFX + Arabic voiceover + social cutdowns

The production system therefore needs to keep all of these elements connected.

Animus's Studio describes its work as visual storytelling across commercials, brand films, animation and immersive experiences, with production capabilities spanning motion graphics, CGI, VFX, filming and AI creative videos.

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Arabic-First Production vs English-First Localization

One of the biggest differences in Arabic motion production is when Arabic enters the workflow.

English-First Localization

The process looks like:

English script → English design → English animation → translation → text replacement → Arabic fixes

This can work for simple assets.

But complex motion graphics often require substantial rework.

Arabic-First Production

A more integrated process looks like:

Campaign objective → Arabic audience → Arabic script → voice → storyboard → composition → animation → platform adaptations

Arabic is considered before the animation is locked.

That means the team can account for:

• Text length

• Reading direction

• Voice timing

• Dialect

• Typography

• Line breaks

• CTA placement

• Platform format

The core campaign idea does not need to change.

The execution can.

Preserve the campaign idea. Adapt the communication.

This principle also appears in Animus's broader approach to Middle East campaign localization, where the agency separates global constants from market-specific variables.

Arabic Motion Graphics Production at Animus: From Brief to Final Video

A strong Arabic motion graphics project starts long before animation.

At Animus, the production process can be thought of as a connected chain:

Strategy

↓

Creative Concept

↓

Arabic Script

↓

Voice Direction

↓

Storyboard

↓

Motion Design

↓

Animation / CGI / Live Action

↓

Arabic Voiceover

↓

Editing and VFX

↓

Social Adaptation

↓

Final QA

The advantage of this structure is that Arabic does not have to be forced into an already-finished English production.

Instead, the language becomes part of the creative direction.

7 Arabic Motion Graphics Problems Animus Has to Solve

1. Incorrect Reveal Direction

Arabic is read from right to left.

But that does not mean every animation should simply move from right to left.

The actual question is:

Does the information appear in the order the viewer needs to understand it?

For example, a benefit might appear before its headline, or a CTA might appear before the viewer understands the offer.

Animus approach

Define the information hierarchy first.

1. What should the viewer understand first?

2. What supports that message?

3. What should appear next?

4. When should the product appear?

5. When should the CTA arrive?

Then build the motion around that hierarchy.

2. Disconnected Arabic Letters

Arabic letters can change form depending on their position within a word.

When text is incorrectly converted, manipulated or animated character by character, letters can become disconnected or visually incorrect.

Animus approach

Before the full animation is produced, test the actual campaign typography.

Review:

• Connected words

• Initial forms

• Medial forms

• Final forms

• Ligatures

• Diacritics where required

• Outlined text

• Masked text

• Scaled text

• Animated text

The typography needs to work in motion, not just in a static brand guideline.

3. Character-by-Character Kinetic Typography

A common mistake is taking a Latin kinetic typography treatment and applying it directly to Arabic.

Animating every Arabic character individually can interfere with how viewers recognize connected words.

Better approach

Animate meaningful communication units:

• Words

• Phrases

• Headlines

• Benefits

• Offers

• CTAs

Character-level animation can still be used where appropriate.

The important point is that it should be a deliberate design decision rather than an automatic text animation preset.

4. English-First Layouts

A finished English composition may reserve a specific amount of space for a headline.

The Arabic version may need:

• Different line breaks

• Different text width

• Different alignment

• Different hierarchy

• Different spacing

Simply mirroring the English composition does not always solve the problem.

Animus approach

Keep the creative system consistent while allowing the Arabic composition to breathe.

The product, colors, visual language and campaign concept can remain consistent.

Typography and layout can adapt.

5. Voiceover and Motion Timing

Arabic voiceover does not necessarily follow the same rhythm as English.

A localized sentence can be:

• Longer

• Shorter

• More conversational

• More emphatic

• Different in pronunciation

If animation is locked before the Arabic voice is approved, the final video can feel rushed or disconnected.

Animus workflow

Instead of:

English animation → Arabic translation → Arabic voice

the production should move toward:

Arabic script → voice direction → Arabic voiceover → animation timing

This becomes especially important when motion graphics are part of a larger film or social campaign.

6. Arabic + English + Numbers in One Frame

Arabic campaigns frequently contain mixed-direction information.

For example:

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The composition may contain:

• Arabic

• English

• Numerals

• Percentage symbols

• Currency

• Product names

• URLs

These elements need to be tested in the actual production environment.

Animus approach

Use real campaign copy during testing.

Do not wait until final delivery to discover that:

• Numerals are positioned incorrectly

• English product names break the hierarchy

• RTL and LTR elements collide

• The CTA becomes unreadable

The final rendered export should also be reviewed, not only the working project file.

7. Automatic Social Cropping

A 16:9 video cannot simply be cropped into 9:16 and expected to work.

The Arabic headline may become:

• Too narrow

• Too tall

• Too close to the edge

• Separated from the product

• Hidden behind platform UI

• Difficult to read

Animus approach

Treat every major format as a deliberate composition.

For example:

• 16:9

• 4:5

• 1:1

• 9:16

The campaign remains visually consistent, but the composition is redesigned for each format.

This is particularly relevant to Animus because social media videos are part of the Studio's production offering, alongside motion graphics, animation, CGI and AI creative video.

Arabic Content Localization Is Bigger Than Motion Graphics

Motion graphics cannot be separated from language strategy.

A Saudi campaign, for example, may require a different Arabic voice from an Egyptian campaign.

An educational video may use a different register from a UGC advertisement.

A corporate campaign may require different Arabic from a social-first product campaign.

This is why Animus approaches Arabic content as part of wider localization.

Its Arabic Content Localization guide explains how localization can involve language, dialect, culture, creative execution, voiceover, visuals, platform formats and brand identity.

The question is not:

"Is the Arabic correct?"

It is:

"Is this the right Arabic for this audience, platform, objective and brand?"

Arabic Dialects Matter in Video Production

Arabic is not one universal advertising voice.

Depending on the campaign, Animus may need to consider:

• Egyptian Arabic

• Saudi Arabic

• Gulf Arabic

• Levantine Arabic

• Modern Standard Arabic

• A planned combination of registers

A formal corporate film can require a different approach from a conversational social video.

That makes dialect selection a creative production decision.

Animus's broader multilingual production work emphasizes this point: Arabic should be treated according to market and audience rather than as one generic language setting.

How Animus Localizes Arabic Video for Different Markets

Animus's localization approach separates what should remain fixed from what should change.

Brand Constants

These should usually remain controlled:

• Logo

• Product identity

• Brand colors

• Typography

• Core proposition

• Approved claims

• Visual identity

• Character identity

Market Variables

These can adapt:

• Language

• Dialect

• Voiceover

• Casting

• Hooks

• CTA

• Cultural references

• Environment

• Storytelling

• Platform format

This creates controlled variation.

The Egyptian video can feel Egyptian.

The Saudi video can feel Saudi.

The UAE version can reflect its intended audience.

Yet the campaign can still be immediately recognizable as the same brand.

This is one of the central principles behind Animus's Middle East campaign localization approach.

Animus Case Study: Vichy / Dercos Arabic Campaign Localization

A strong example of Animus's regional production approach is the Vichy / Dercos campaign localized for the Egyptian market.

The project required more than Arabic translation.

Animus's published case study describes a national localization campaign combining:

• Localized creative direction

• Brand adaptation

• YouTube content

• Instagram content

• Facebook content

• TikTok content

• Dermatologist-led hero videos

• Short-form content

• Product visuals

• Motion graphics

• Platform-specific assets

The campaign followed the global brand system while adapting the creative execution for Egyptian audiences.

Animus reports 55M+ YouTube video views across organic and paid distribution for the campaign.

Read the full Animus Vichy localization case study

The important lesson is not that localization alone produced that result.

Campaign performance depends on many factors, including media, targeting, offer, distribution and creative quality.

The useful production lesson is different:

A global campaign can be substantially localized without becoming a different brand.

That is exactly the challenge Arabic motion graphics need to solve.

Animus Motion Graphics Across Different Production Styles

Arabic motion graphics do not have to mean text floating over a plain background.

At Animus, motion can become part of a larger production system.

Motion Graphics + Live Action

Arabic typography can be integrated into:

• Commercials

• Brand films

• Product demonstrations

• Social videos

• Expert-led content

Motion Graphics + CGI

Useful when products need to be shown in environments or situations that are difficult to capture practically.

Motion Graphics + 3D Animation

Useful for:

• Product visualization

• Explainers

• Character content

• Brand worlds

Motion Graphics + VFX

Useful for:

• Transitions

• Product effects

• Environmental effects

• Visual transformations

Motion Graphics + AI

Useful for:

• Creative exploration

• Visual variations

• Content scaling

• Concept development

• Video variations

The production method should follow the communication objective.

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Arabic Motion Graphics for Social Media

A modern Arabic campaign rarely ends with one hero video.

The same creative idea may need to become:

• Instagram Reels

• TikTok

• YouTube Shorts

• Stories

• Paid social

• Organic social

• Feed videos

• Product-page videos

Each format changes the available visual space.

9:16

Prioritize:

• Large Arabic typography

• Clear hooks

• Central product placement

• Safe zones

• Short messaging

• Clear CTA

4:5

Use the additional vertical space for:

• Product

• Headline

• Supporting benefit

• CTA

16:9

Use the wider frame to establish stronger relationships between:

• Product

• Presenter

• Typography

• Environment

The campaign identity should remain consistent while the composition changes.

Arabic Motion Graphics for Product Advertising

Product advertising introduces another important requirement:

The Arabic content can change. The product should not.

If the same product appears in five scenes, its:

• Packaging

• Shape

• Label

• Color

• Proportions

• Key details

should remain recognizable.

This is especially important for ecommerce and consumer brands.

The production workflow therefore needs to distinguish between:

What is being localized

and

What is part of the product identity.

That same constants-versus-variables principle is central to Animus's broader localization methodology.

Arabic Motion Graphics for Brand Campaigns

Brand campaigns require an even broader system.

One Arabic campaign may eventually produce:

• Hero film

• Social cutdowns

• Paid ads

• Product videos

• Stories

• Static graphics

• Motion graphics

• Event screens

• Digital banners

• Platform-specific edits

This is where a production partner with multiple disciplines becomes useful.

Animus combines motion graphics, animation, CGI, VFX, filming, social video and AI creative video production within its Studio offering.

That means the Arabic motion system can be developed alongside the rest of the campaign rather than being created independently at the end.

Arabic Motion Graphics and Character Animation

Characters can become part of a brand's visual identity.

This is particularly useful for:

• Education

• Technology

• Apps

• Children's brands

• Consumer platforms

• Social-first campaigns

Animus's work with Ula.ai provides an example of this type of brand development.

The project involved building a visual identity and character system that could extend into animation and digital content.

The important principle is:

When a character becomes part of the brand, every animated appearance needs to protect that identity.

This applies to:

• Face

• Proportions

• Clothing

• Colors

• Personality

• Environment

• Motion style

Localization should change what needs to change without accidentally redesigning the character.

Arabic Motion Graphics for Saudi and GCC Campaigns

Saudi and GCC campaigns often require a more deliberate Arabic production strategy.

Depending on the audience and campaign, teams may need to consider:

• Saudi Arabic

• Gulf Arabic

• Modern Standard Arabic

• Arabic-English combinations

• Local cultural context

• Regional casting

• Arabic typography

• Social-first formats

Animus's regional localization work treats these choices as part of the creative process rather than as post-production corrections.

The same principle applies across MENA:

Localize the audience experience without fragmenting the brand.

The Animus Arabic Motion Graphics Workflow

Here is a practical workflow for producing Arabic motion graphics through a full creative production process.

Step 1: Define the Market

Establish:

• Country

• Audience

• Dialect

• Platform

• Campaign objective

• Arabic-only or bilingual requirement

Do not brief a project simply as "Arabic."

Step 2: Define the Creative Objective

Establish:

• Hook

• Benefit

• Proof

• Product

• Offer

• CTA

Then determine which elements deserve the strongest visual emphasis.

Step 3: Write the Arabic Script

Adapt the message for the intended audience.

Consider:

• Natural phrasing

• Dialect

• Sentence length

• Tone

• Persuasive intent

• Voiceover duration

Step 4: Approve Voice Direction

The Arabic voice should be approved before final motion timing.

This gives the animator a real timing reference.

Step 5: Create the Storyboard

Plan:

• Visual sequence

• Typography

• Product placement

• Camera movement

• Voice timing

• CTA

• Transitions

Arabic should already be represented at this stage.

Step 6: Build the Motion System

Define:

• Arabic fonts

• Colors

• Product treatment

• Illustration style

• Motion language

• Iconography

• Graphic elements

Step 7: Animate

Build motion around meaning.

Do not simply apply an English animation preset to Arabic text.

Step 8: Add CGI, VFX or Live Action Where Required

Depending on the concept, combine motion design with:

• CGI

• 3D animation

• VFX

• Filming

• Product footage

• AI-generated content

Step 9: Adapt for Platforms

Create intentional versions for:

• 16:9

• 4:5

• 1:1

• 9:16

Step 10: Arabic QA

Review the final export for:

• RTL order

• Letter connections

• Punctuation

• Numerals

• English names

• Line breaks

• Readability

• Voice synchronization

• Product accuracy

• Brand consistency

Where AI Fits Into Animus's Arabic Production Workflow

AI can accelerate parts of Arabic creative production.

It can support:

• Concept development

• Script variations

• Voiceover workflows

• Visual generation

• Scene development

• Content variations

• Social adaptations

• Post-production

But AI does not remove the need for:

• Arabic linguistic review

• Creative direction

• Brand governance

• Typography QA

• Cultural judgment

• Motion design

• Final quality control

Animus therefore treats AI as part of a wider production system rather than a replacement for creative direction.

Animus Studio already lists AI Creative Videos alongside motion graphics, CGI, animation, VFX and filming.

The model is:

Creative direction + production expertise + AI where it creates useful leverage.

How ALStudio Extends Animus's Arabic Production Approach

Animus's agency production experience also led to the development of ALStudio.ai, a Creative AI OS designed around content production workflows.

For Arabic campaigns, the platform can support connected workflows across:

• Scripts

• Campaign briefs

• Voiceovers

• Visual generation

• Brand context

• Product context

• Character context

• Video production

• Content variations

• Post-production

The important distinction is that ALStudio is not intended to replace the creative direction required for a professional campaign.

It helps operationalize repeatable production workflows.

That becomes particularly useful when a campaign needs dozens or hundreds of localized assets.

Instead of repeatedly rebuilding:

Brand → Product → Character → Environment → Style

the relevant context can remain connected to the production workflow.

Why Animus Uses a Broader Production Model

A motion graphics project often starts with a simple request:

"We need an Arabic video."

But the actual production requirement may become:

Arabic script + voiceover + animation + CGI + VFX + product visuals + social versions + paid ads + multiple aspect ratios

If each component is handled independently, consistency becomes harder to control.

Animus's Studio brings these capabilities together:

• Motion graphics

• Animation

• CGI

• VFX

• Filming

• AI creative videos

• Social media videos

The result is a production model where Arabic motion graphics can remain connected to the campaign's broader creative direction.

How to Measure Arabic Motion Graphics

A visually impressive Arabic video is not automatically a successful advertisement.

Animus recommends looking at four layers.

Language Quality

Ask:

• Does the Arabic sound natural?

• Is the dialect appropriate?

• Is the message clear?

• Is the copy suitable for the audience?

Motion Quality

Ask:

• Is the text readable?

• Does motion support comprehension?

• Is timing natural?

• Does the voice match the visuals?

Brand Quality

Ask:

• Is the brand recognizable?

• Is the product accurate?

• Are visual elements consistent?

• Does the Arabic version still feel like the same campaign?

Commercial Quality

Depending on the objective, measure:

• Hook retention

• Video completion

• Click-through rate

• Engagement

• Conversion

• Cost per lead

• Cost per purchase

Localization itself does not guarantee performance.

It creates the conditions for the campaign to communicate more naturally with its intended audience.

Common Arabic Motion Graphics Mistakes

Avoid:

• Translating after animation is finished

• Treating Arabic as mirrored English

• Animating every Arabic character independently

• Choosing the dialect after timing is locked

• Cropping 16:9 automatically into 9:16

• Using placeholder text until the final stage

• Ignoring Arabic-English typography

• Reviewing only the project file

• Failing to inspect the final export

• Allowing localized content to change core brand identity

• Treating every Arabic-speaking market as identical

• Separating Arabic voiceover from the visual production process

Why Brands Choose Animus for Arabic Motion Graphics

Animus is not positioned only as a motion graphics supplier.

The agency combines creative strategy, branding, campaign development, video production, animation, CGI, VFX, motion graphics and AI creative production.

That means Arabic motion graphics can be developed inside the wider campaign system.

The workflow can move from:

Strategy

to

Creative Direction

to

Arabic Localization

to

Script

to

Motion Design

to

Animation / CGI / Live Action

to

Social Content

to

Platform Adaptation

without disconnecting the creative idea along the way.

Animus Studio's current capabilities include motion graphics, 2D and 3D animation, CGI, VFX, filming and AI creative videos.

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Arabic Motion Graphics: The Animus Approach

The strongest Arabic motion graphics are not created by adding Arabic text to an existing English video.

They are designed around the audience from the beginning.

That means:

Audience first.

Message second.

Language third.

Visual system fourth.

Motion fifth.

Platform adaptation throughout.

Animus brings these disciplines together through its wider creative-production model.

The agency's work in localization demonstrates the same principle: adapt the campaign where the market requires it while protecting the brand system that makes the campaign recognizable.

The Vichy/Dercos Egypt localization project is one example, combining localized creative direction, dermatologist-led storytelling, product visuals, motion graphics and platform-specific content while maintaining the global brand foundation.

Conclusion: Create Arabic Video for the Audience, Not the Translation

Arabic motion graphics should be designed as Arabic from the beginning.

RTL typography, connected letterforms, voice timing, dialect, bilingual layouts, product identity and platform adaptation all need to work together.

For one short video, many of these decisions can be corrected manually.

For a campaign producing dozens of videos across multiple platforms and markets, the workflow becomes just as important as the animation itself.

That is where Animus's broader creative production approach becomes valuable.

From creative direction and localization to motion graphics, animation, CGI, VFX, video production and AI creative video, Animus can carry the campaign through the production process instead of treating Arabic localization as a final technical step.

The objective is straightforward:

Create Arabic video that feels native, communicates clearly and still looks unmistakably like the brand.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Arabic Motion Graphics

What are Arabic motion graphics?

Arabic motion graphics are animated visual communications that use Arabic typography, graphics, voice and movement while respecting Arabic reading direction, connected letterforms, language structure and visual hierarchy.

Why is Arabic motion design different from English motion design?

Arabic uses right-to-left reading and connected letterforms, while bilingual campaigns can introduce bidirectional text involving Arabic, Latin characters and numerals. These characteristics affect typography, animation timing and composition.

Should Arabic motion graphics always move from right to left?

No. RTL describes reading direction rather than requiring every animation to move in one direction. The important requirement is that the information hierarchy and reading experience remain natural for Arabic viewers.

Should Arabic be translated before animation?

Ideally, the Arabic script should be approved before final animation timing is locked. Arabic wording can change line length, voice duration and visual hierarchy.

Can English motion graphics simply be mirrored for Arabic?

Not usually. Mirroring can work for some layouts, but Arabic may require different line breaks, spacing, hierarchy and relationships between typography and imagery.

Does Animus create Arabic motion graphics?

Yes. Animus Studio offers motion graphics as part of its broader production capabilities, alongside 2D and 3D animation, CGI, VFX, filming, social media videos and AI creative videos.

Can Animus create Arabic social media videos?

Yes. Social media video production is part of Animus Studio's current offering, allowing motion graphics and animation to be adapted for social platforms.

Can Animus localize an existing international campaign for Arabic audiences?

Yes. Animus has published regional localization work, including its Vichy/Dercos Egypt campaign, demonstrating how global brand standards can be adapted for local audiences through creative direction, content production, motion graphics and platform-specific assets.

Can Arabic motion graphics include CGI and 3D animation?

Yes. Arabic typography and voice can be combined with CGI, 3D animation, live action, VFX and other production techniques depending on the campaign. These are all part of Animus Studio's production capabilities.

Can AI be used for Arabic motion graphics?

Yes. AI can support visual generation, voiceover, creative variations and production workflows. However, Arabic review, creative direction, typography control and final quality assurance remain important.

How does Animus approach Arabic content localization?

Animus treats localization as a broader creative and production process covering language, dialect, cultural context, visual execution, voiceover, platform adaptation and brand consistency. Its published Arabic Content Localization guide explains this approach in more detail.

What is the best way to create Arabic video at scale?

Build a repeatable workflow where the audience, Arabic script, voice, visual identity, product, motion system and platform adaptations are considered together. This allows teams to produce more variations without rebuilding the campaign identity for every asset.

How can I work with Animus on an Arabic motion graphics project?

You can contact Animus to discuss Arabic motion graphics, localized campaigns, animation, CGI, video production, social content or AI creative production.

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