Video Tips and Best Practices

Getting Great Video Results

Follow these tips to create stunning AI-generated videos that capture attention and communicate effectively.

Source Image Tips

For Image-to-Video:

• Use high resolution: Start with the best quality source image

• Clear subjects: Choose images with well-defined subjects

• Good composition: Balanced images animate better

• Consider motion: Think about how elements might naturally move

• Avoid text: Text in images may distort during animation

Best image types for video:

• Portraits (subtle movements work well)

• Landscapes (natural motion like clouds, water)

• Products (rotating or highlighting features)

• Action scenes (continuing existing motion)

Prompt Writing for Video

When using text-to-video, be specific about motion:

Include movement descriptors:

• "slowly panning across..."

• "gentle camera movement..."

• "subject walking towards..."

• "wind blowing through..."

Example prompts:

> A woman in a red dress walking through a sunlit garden, camera following her movement, soft morning light, cinematic

> Product shot of a perfume bottle slowly rotating on a white surface, studio lighting, elegant shadows

Aspect Ratio Selection

16:9 (Landscape)

• Desktop/website viewing

• YouTube content

• Presentations

9:16 (Portrait/Vertical)

• Instagram Stories/Reels

• TikTok

• Mobile-first content

1:1 (Square)

• Instagram feed

• LinkedIn posts

• Universal format

Model Selection Tips

• Quick iterations: Use Essential tier models (MiniMax)

• Final production: Use Premium tier (Veo 3.1)

• Balanced work: Use Professional tier (Kling 2.6 Pro)

• Need audio: Choose models with audio support

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Too long duration: Start shorter, extend if needed

2. Complex scenes: Simpler subjects animate better

3. Wrong aspect ratio: Match your target platform

4. Ignoring composition: Good source images = good videos

5. Skipping previews: Test with cheaper models first

Workflow Recommendations

1. Start with a great image or clear prompt

2. Test with shorter duration first

3. Use Essential tier for experiments

4. Finalize with Premium for production

5. Download in appropriate format for your platform