Core tips
1
Create the person as an image first
If the same person appears throughout your content, lock in that character as an image first, then turn the image into video. This keeps the character from drifting between generations.
2
Attach a reference for the look you want
Drop a URL, image, or file that captures the mood you are after. References raise output quality, especially for tones and framing that are hard to put into words.
3
Do not stop at the first result
The first result is a starting point, not a finished piece. Keep the conversation going with requests like “make it feel like a bright summer day” or “make the person stand out more” until it lands.
Tips by topic
People images and videos
People images and videos
Generate a lifelike portrait first, then move it into video so expressions and movement carry over naturally.
Products and ads
Products and ads
For images packed with text such as logos or copy, pick a high quality model that renders text accurately. See the Model selection guide for what each model is good at.
Cinematic
Cinematic
Rather than jumping straight from an idea to a finished video, build the scenario, character sheets, and scene direction step by step. Each step raises your odds of a usable result.