Create Ultra-Realistic Animated Hero Video (Candle Lighting Scene) for Website Homepage

We are building a premium scented candle website and need a high-quality, ultra-realistic animated hero video for our homepage.

The animation should feel like a luxury product advertisement (Apple-level quality), with smooth motion, realistic lighting, and strong attention to detail.

CORE CONCEPT:
A cinematic scene with a glass jar candle placed on a dark table with a matte black background. Around the candle there are natural elements like rose petals, sunflower leaves, and a matchbox.

IMPORTANT SEQUENCE (MUST FOLLOW EXACTLY):

* Candle must NOT be lit at the beginning (no flame, no glow, no smoke)
* Scene starts calm and slightly dim
* A realistic human hand (preferably feminine) enters the frame smoothly
* Hand picks up the matchbox from the table
* Hand strikes a matchstick (visible realistic ignition)
* Matchstick flame appears (natural flicker, small smoke)
* Candle is STILL unlit during this step
* Hand brings burning matchstick toward the candle wick
* Candle lights gradually (not instantly)
* Flame becomes stable and realistic
* Warm glow reflects on the glass jar
* Hand exits smoothly
* Candle remains glowing as final state

ENVIRONMENT & VISUAL STYLE:

* Dark matte black background with subtle mist/smoke
* Premium table surface (dark wood or marble)
* Ultra-realistic glass reflections and lighting
* Cinematic low-key lighting (soft highlights, deep shadows)
* Shallow depth of field (premium camera look)

ANIMATION REQUIREMENTS:

* Smooth, slow, cinematic motion (no jerky movement)
* Duration: 8–10 seconds
* Resolution: 1080p minimum (4K preferred)
* 24 fps cinematic feel
* Seamless loop preferred (optional but good)

UI OVERLAY (FINAL MOMENT):

* At last 2–3 seconds:

* Fade in text (e.g., "Light Your Moments")
* CTA button (e.g., "Shop Now")
* UI should be minimal, elegant, and not distracting

DO (MANDATORY):

* Follow correct action sequence (no shortcuts)
* Keep candle unlit until matchstick lights it
* Maintain realistic flame physics and reflections
* Use consistent lighting and perspective
* Ensure natural hand movement and anatomy
* Keep composition clean and premium
* Focus on smooth transitions

DO NOT (STRICT):

* Do NOT start with candle already lit
* Do NOT skip matchbox interaction
* Do NOT instantly light candle (must be gradual)
* Do NOT use cartoon or CGI-looking visuals
* Do NOT create unrealistic flame or oversized fire
* Do NOT distort hand (no extra fingers, no unnatural motion)
* Do NOT add unnecessary objects
* Do NOT use fast, sharp, or jittery animations
* Do NOT overexpose lighting or use bright flashy colors
* Do NOT break luxury aesthetic

DELIVERABLES:

* Final video (MP4, optimized for web, under ~3–4MB preferred)
* Optional: source file (After Effects / project file if applicable)

TOOLS (OPEN TO ANY):

* Figma prior/ After Effects / Blender / Runway / any professional tool
* Final output must be high-end and realistic

GOAL:
Create a premium, emotionally engaging animation that immediately communicates luxury and draws user attention on the homepage.