Guide to Generating Videos in Standard Mode
Learn how to use our powerful Video Generator's Standard mode. Create videos from text prompts or animate existing images with ease.
What is Standard mode?
"Standard" is the most versatile mode in Video Generator, designed to handle a broad range of video creation needs. It's powered by the advanced MiniMax Video 01 model, offering high-quality 5-second short video generation capabilities.
You can generate videos in two ways: using text prompts alone (Text to Video) or by combining text with a starting image (Image to Video). This flexibility makes Standard mode perfect for creating product demonstrations, creative stories, marketing content, educational videos, and artistic animations.
How to Generate Videos with AI in Standard Mode?
Step 1. Select the Standard Mode in Video Generator
Head to Video Generator by clicking here, choosing it from the tool picker, or selecting it on the homepage.
Make sure the tool is set to Standard mode.
Step 2. Write a Detailed Prompt
The quality of your prompt is crucial, so be specific and descriptive to get the best results. Include details about:
Actions: what is happening in the video? (e.g., "running," "jumping," "talking," "exploding")
Environment: where is the video taking place? (e.g., "a bustling city street," "a quiet forest," "a spaceship cockpit")
Mood: what is the overall feeling? (e.g., "happy," "sad," "mysterious," "exciting")
Lighting: how is the scene lit? (e.g., "bright sunlight," "dimly lit room," "neon lights")
"tracking shot of a jeep speeding across the desert as it's being chased by a massive sandstorm, dynamic camera angle low to the ground, strong shadows, color-graded cinematic look"
Check out our Video Generator prompting guide for more useful tips!
Step 3: (Optional) Upload a Starting Image
In Standard mode, you can upload an image to act as the first frame of your video. This is optional but can help guide the AI toward the exact style and content you have in mind.
You can either:
upload an image from your device, or
select an image from your getimg.ai Gallery.
Video Generator will adapt the output to a common aspect ratio (like 1:1 or 9:16) based on your image. If you don't upload an image, the video will default to a 16:9 aspect ratio.
Step 4. (Optional) Generate a Soundtrack
Check the "Generate soundtrack" box to have the AI create a soundtrack that matches your video and prompt.
Step 5. Generate Your Video
Click the "Generate video" button and wait for the generation process to complete. When it’s done, you’ll be able to view your video and download it.
That's it! It's surprisingly straightforward, so give it a try and see what you come up with.
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