Comparison guide
Full regeneration or local rework?
A defect should be repaired at the smallest unit that preserves downstream consistency.
Machine-readable pageStructured formats for search, research, and knowledge systems.MarkdownJSONJSON-LD
Bottom line: Prefer local rework when the source, scope, and dependencies are clear; regenerate only when the upstream decision invalidates downstream outputs.
Decision table
| Dimension | Option A | Option B |
|---|---|---|
| Small subtitle defect | Edit and recheck the cue | Regenerate only dependent output |
| Wrong character mapping | Correct the shared role context | Recheck translation and dubbing |
| Picture restoration defect | Repair the affected region or frames | Avoid unrelated language work |
| Changed source master | Freeze a new version | Revalidate all dependent outputs |
Related theme
Sources and scope. Public product fact base: review, rework, and version boundaries. Checked 2026-08-25. This guide gives conditions and tradeoffs, not a universal ranking.