> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Creating Videos

> How to generate AI videos in ZeroTwo Studio — from writing prompts to downloading your output.

This guide covers the complete process for generating videos in ZeroTwo Studio, including step-by-step instructions and prompt writing techniques for better results.

<Info>
  Video generation requires a Pro+ plan. If video generation is not available to you, upgrade in **Settings → Account**.
</Info>

## Step-by-step: generate a video

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to the video workspace">
    Click **Video** in the topbar or go to `/studio/video`. You'll see the prompt field, model selector, and settings controls.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Describe your video">
    Write a description of the video in the prompt field. Effective video prompts describe: the subject, what they're doing, the setting, camera movement, visual style, and mood.

    **Example prompts:**

    * `A person walking slowly through a misty forest at dawn, trees towering overhead, cinematic, slow pan`
    * `Time-lapse of a city skyline transitioning from day to night, lights flickering on across the buildings`
    * `Close-up of ocean waves crashing against rocks, slow motion, dramatic, overcast sky`
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select a model">
    Choose a video generation model from the model dropdown. Different models have different strengths — see [video models](/studio/video/video-models) for guidance.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set output settings">
    Configure the output before generating:

    * **Duration**: How long the clip should be (typically 2–10 seconds depending on model)
    * **Aspect ratio**: Landscape (16:9), Portrait (9:16), or Square (1:1)
    * **Format**: MP4, WebM, or MOV — see [supported formats](/studio/video/supported-formats)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Generate">
    Click the **Generate** button. A progress indicator shows while the video is being created. Do not close the tab — generation must complete in-browser.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Wait for generation to complete">
    Video generation takes 30 seconds to several minutes. Longer clips and higher-quality models take more time. This is normal — AI video requires significantly more compute than images.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Preview and download">
    When generation completes, the video appears in the gallery. Click to preview it in-browser. Use the download icon to save in your preferred format.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Prompt tips for better videos

Video prompts benefit from a few specific elements that don't apply to image prompts:

### Specify camera movement

AI video models respond well to explicit camera direction:

* `"slow pan from left to right"`
* `"zoom out gradually revealing the full scene"`
* `"close-up on subject, then pull back"`
* `"static camera, no movement"`
* `"handheld, slightly shaky for a documentary feel"`
* `"aerial view descending toward the subject"`

### Describe the action clearly

Be specific about what is happening in the scene:

* Instead of: `a city`
* Try: `a busy city street at night, pedestrians walking under neon lights, cars passing by`

Clear, specific actions produce more coherent motion. Abstract or vague descriptions tend to produce inconsistent or confusing movement.

### Set the visual style and mood

AI video models respond to style direction:

* `"cinematic, 24fps film look, anamorphic lens flare"`
* `"documentary style, naturalistic lighting"`
* `"dreamy and soft, slightly out of focus, pastel tones"`
* `"high energy, fast cuts implied in scene energy"`
* `"calm and meditative, slow movement"`

### Keep it focused

AI video currently works best with:

* One or two subjects (not crowds)
* Clear, simple action (not complex choreography)
* Single continuous shots (not implied cuts)
* Natural environments and settings

The more focused and specific the scene, the more consistent the motion and subject rendering will be.

### Mention duration cues

If you want the clip to feel like a short moment vs. a longer unfolding:

* `"a brief moment, 3 seconds"`
* `"slow-motion capture of a single action"`
* `"a continuous 5-second shot"`

## Generated video actions

Once a video is generated and appears in the gallery:

| Action             | Description                                           |
| ------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------- |
| **Preview**        | Play the video in-browser using the built-in player   |
| **Download**       | Save as MP4, WebM, or MOV                             |
| **Share**          | Generate a shareable link                             |
| **Add to project** | Attach the video to a ZeroTwo project (if applicable) |

<Tip>
  Chain multiple short clips together in a video editing tool (like CapCut, DaVinci Resolve, or Premiere) to build longer sequences. AI video currently produces the most consistent results in short clips — generating 3–5 second segments and editing them together is often more effective than generating a single long clip.
</Tip>