diff --git a/CLAUDE.md b/CLAUDE.md
index e9cce05..5fafb91 100644
--- a/CLAUDE.md
+++ b/CLAUDE.md
@@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ Compose: `effect name = sepia >> contrast(1.5) >> vignette;`
 
 Types: `crossfade`, `slideLeft`, `slideRight`, `slideUp`, `slideDown`, `wipe`, `fadeBlack`, `zoom`
 
-Easing: `linear`, `easeIn`, `easeOut`, `easeInOut`, `bounce`
+Easing: `linear`, `easeIn`, `easeOut`, `easeInOut`
 
 Syntax: `--- crossfade 300ms easeInOut ---` between gif entries
 
@@ -194,7 +194,7 @@ Version lives in the `VERSION` file (single source of truth). CMake injects it a
 - `MAC_OUTPUT_DIR` env var overrides default output directory (`~/mac/output/`)
 - Output paths are sanitized (directory components stripped) to prevent path traversal
 - Template resolution validates canonical paths stay under script/binary directories
-- Max image dimensions clamped to 4096x4096, max GIF frames capped at 200
+- Max image dimensions clamped to 4096x4096, max GIF frames capped at 500
 
 ## Code Style
 
@@ -222,7 +222,7 @@ Version lives in the `VERSION` file (single source of truth). CMake injects it a
 | `include/MacEnum.h` | Enum sum type (MacEnumDef, MacEnum) |
 | `include/MacLambda.h` | Lambda/closure with tail expression support |
 | `include/MacMeme.h` | Template map, resolveTemplate, path traversal protection |
-| `include/MacGif.h` | GIF frame storage, frame limit (200 max) |
+| `include/MacGif.h` | GIF frame storage, frame limit (500 max) |
 | `include/GifLimits.h` | `MAX_GIF_FRAMES` constant |
 | `include/MacAnalyzer.h` | Semantic analyzer entry point |
 | `include/AnalyzerWalk.h` | AST walk for analysis (match binding scope fix) |
diff --git a/docs/reference/src/meme/effects.md b/docs/reference/src/meme/effects.md
index 270e288..beb1ff1 100644
--- a/docs/reference/src/meme/effects.md
+++ b/docs/reference/src/meme/effects.md
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ These take a numeric argument and return a function that transforms a meme.
 
 | Effect | Parameter | Description |
 |--------|-----------|-------------|
-| `blur(radius)` | 1-20 | Gaussian blur |
+| `blur(radius)` | 1-20 | Box blur |
 | `pixelate(blockSize)` | 2-50 | Pixelation |
 | `noise(amount)` | 0.0-1.0 | Random noise overlay |
 | `saturate(factor)` | 0.0-5.0 | Color saturation (1.0 = normal) |
@@ -49,12 +49,18 @@ These take a numeric argument and return a function that transforms a meme.
 | `posterize(levels)` | 2-32 | Reduce color levels |
 | `chromatic(offset)` | 1-20 | RGB channel displacement |
 | `threshold(level)` | 0-255 | Black/white binarization |
-| `tint(hexColor)` | hex string | Color tint overlay |
 | `jpeg(quality)` | 1-100 | JPEG compression artifacts |
 
+> `tint()` is currently not usable from Mac source code. It exists in the
+> registry but requires a numeric parameter and hardcodes alpha to 0.5;
+> the previously-documented `tint("#RRGGBBAA")` form rejects strings.
+> Until this is fixed, prefer `hueShift`, `saturate`, or a `background`
+> color on a style for similar effects. See the tracking issue for
+> `tint()` before using it.
+
 ```
 @blank "Blurry" |> blur(5) => "blurred.png";
-@blank "Warm" |> tint("#FF880044") => "tinted.png";
+@blank "Posterized" |> posterize(4) => "poster.png";
 ```
 
 ## Named Effects
diff --git a/docs/reference/src/meme/gif.md b/docs/reference/src/meme/gif.md
index f0cd914..30d58fd 100644
--- a/docs/reference/src/meme/gif.md
+++ b/docs/reference/src/meme/gif.md
@@ -87,7 +87,6 @@ gif {
 | `easeIn` | Accelerate from rest |
 | `easeOut` | Decelerate to rest |
 | `easeInOut` | Accelerate then decelerate |
-| `bounce` | Bouncing effect at end |
 
 ### Loop-Back Transition
 
@@ -138,7 +137,7 @@ Frames with transitions can also have effects:
 gif {
     @blank "Day" : 2s
     --- crossfade 500ms ---
-    @blank "Night" |> tint("#000044AA") |> vignette : 2s
+    @blank "Night" |> vignette |> brightness(0.5) : 2s
 } => "day_night.gif";
 ```
 
@@ -156,7 +155,9 @@ gif {
 
 ## Programmatic GIFs
 
-Use the `animate()` function to create GIFs from arrays:
+Use the `animate()` function to create GIFs from an array of frames where
+every frame has the same duration. The duration argument must be a
+`Duration` instance, not a raw number.
 
 ```
 var frames = [
@@ -164,7 +165,15 @@ var frames = [
     @blank "Two",
     @blank "Three"
 ];
-animate(frames, 500) => "uniform.gif";
+animate(frames, Duration(500)) => "uniform.gif";
+```
+
+For GIFs with per-frame durations, build up a `Gif` with `reduce`:
+
+```
+var gif = frames
+    |> reduce((g, m) -> g.frame(m, Duration(500)), Gif());
+gif.save("uniform.gif");
 ```
 
 ## Looping
@@ -178,6 +187,16 @@ GIFs loop infinitely by default.
 - Cannot be placed inside grids or other frames
 - Cannot be nested inside other gifs
 
+## Operational Limits
+
+- **Frame cap: 500 total frames per GIF.** This includes transition
+  frames, which are rendered at 15 fps. A 500ms `crossfade` between two
+  keyframes contributes ~7 interpolated frames on top of the keyframes
+  themselves. Exceeding 500 frames raises `GIF frame limit exceeded`.
+- **Transition frame rate: 15 fps.** A 200ms transition is only 3 frames
+  and will look stepped; target 400-800ms for smooth transitions.
+- **Image dimensions capped at 4096x4096.** Larger values are clamped.
+
 ## See Also
 
 - [Saving Output](./save.md)
diff --git a/docs/reference/src/meme/grid.md b/docs/reference/src/meme/grid.md
index 7fb303b..02139c9 100644
--- a/docs/reference/src/meme/grid.md
+++ b/docs/reference/src/meme/grid.md
@@ -72,6 +72,39 @@ grid 1x2 {
 } => "nested.png";
 ```
 
+## Spread from an Array
+
+When the entries are already in an array, use `...` to spread them into
+the grid body, or omit the body entirely and let `grid` derive the shape
+from the array's length.
+
+```
+var memes = data |> map(d -> @two_panel { top: d[0] bottom: d[1] });
+
+grid 2x2 { ...memes } => "explicit.png";  // explicit shape
+grid memes => "auto.png";                  // auto-dimensioned
+```
+
+If an explicit `COLSxROWS` is given and the array size doesn't match,
+extras are truncated and missing cells are filled with blank.
+
+## Programmatic Composition
+
+For cases where a literal `grid { }` block is awkward, three native
+functions compose memes without syntax sugar:
+
+| Function | Description |
+|----------|-------------|
+| `beside(a, b)` | Place two memes side by side |
+| `stack(a, b)` | Stack two memes vertically |
+| `toGrid(arr, cols, rows)` | Arrange an array of memes into a grid |
+
+```
+beside(@blank "before", @blank "after") => "compare.png";
+stack(@blank "setup", @blank "punchline") => "bit.png";
+toGrid(memes, 3, 2) => "dashboard.png";
+```
+
 ## Composition Type
 
 `grid` produces a frame type (Meme), which means it can be used inside:
diff --git a/docs/reference/src/meme/meme_literal.md b/docs/reference/src/meme/meme_literal.md
index de31472..23b2a73 100644
--- a/docs/reference/src/meme/meme_literal.md
+++ b/docs/reference/src/meme/meme_literal.md
@@ -100,14 +100,41 @@ Pipe memes through effect functions.
 
 ## With Positioned Text
 
-Use `x` and `y` for absolute text positioning.
+Use `text:` followed by `x:` and `y:` to place text at absolute pixel
+coordinates. Multiple positioned entries are allowed and can mix with
+the named positions (`top:`, `bottom:`, `center:`).
 
 ```
 @blank 720x720 {
-    text: "Anywhere" x: 100 y: 200
+    top: "HEADER"
+    text: "label A" x: 120 y: 200 fontSize: "sm"
+    text: "label B" x: 520 y: 200 fontSize: 64
+    bottom: "footer"
 }
 ```
 
+`fontSize` accepts either a pixel number or one of the size tier strings
+`"sm"`, `"md"`, `"lg"`, `"xlg"`. If omitted, the meme's default sizing
+applies.
+
+All positioned text on a single meme shares the meme's outer style
+(color, outline, weight, etc.). Per-entry colors are not currently
+supported — use `beside`, `stack`, or `grid` to combine memes with
+different styles.
+
+## Meme Assets
+
+The `@meme.<name>` syntax resolves to a built-in meme asset image.
+
+```
+@meme.shrek_smirk "When your code compiles" => "shrek.png";
+@meme.girl_side_eye { bottom: "QA finds a bug" } => "qa.png";
+```
+
+Available assets: `shrek_smirk`, `shrek_side_eye`, `girl_side_eye`,
+`king_bach_stare`, `jordan_crying`, `kid_crying`, `window_despair`,
+`guy_crying`, `idk_about_that`.
+
 ## See Also
 
 - [Styles](./styles.md) -- text color, outline, font
diff --git a/docs/reference/src/meme/styles.md b/docs/reference/src/meme/styles.md
index b4226b7..6284c81 100644
--- a/docs/reference/src/meme/styles.md
+++ b/docs/reference/src/meme/styles.md
@@ -80,21 +80,18 @@ style subtitle {
 
 ## Inline Style
 
-Styles can also be applied using keyword modifiers after the template:
+Styles can be applied after the template (and after any dimensions):
 
 ```
-@blank cinematic { top: "Movie Style" }
-```
+// Quick form: dimensions are optional
+@blank cinematic "Movie Style" => "movie.png";
 
-Built-in style keywords:
+// Block form: dimensions are required when a style is used
+@blank 720x720 cinematic { top: "Movie Style" } => "movie.png";
+```
 
-| Keyword | Effect |
-|---------|--------|
-| `impact` | White text, black outline, bold, uppercase |
-| `cinematic` | Letter-boxed look |
-| `shout` | Large bold uppercase |
-| `whisper` | Small, normal weight |
-| `panic` | Red text, heavy outline |
+A style must be defined with `style name { ... }` before it can be
+referenced this way. There are no pre-defined style keywords.
 
 ## See Also