Guide to using Text to Video in Video Generator

Step 1. Select the Mode and Model

Start by choosing the Text to Video mode in the Video Generator interface.

Once selected, you’ll be able to choose from a set of models, each with its own strengths and specifications.

Available models in Text to Video mode (click on the model you'd like to try to go to the Video Generator with it already selected):

• Kling 1.6 Standard – 5s videos, 720p resolution

• Kling 2.0 Master – 5s videos, 720p resolution

• Google Veo 2 – 8s videos, 720p resolution (longer duration than most)

• MiniMax 01 Standard – 5s videos, 720p resolution

• MiniMax 01 Director – 5s videos, 720p resolution

Step 2. Write a Prompt

This is the creative core of the process. Your video is only as good as your prompt.

Tips for effective prompts:

• Be specific. Instead of “a bird flying,” try “a blue parrot flying over a tropical waterfall in golden light.”

• Describe:

  • Main subject or scene description (what/who is being filmed)

  • Setting details (location, time of day, weather, atmosphere)

  • Camera movements (e.g., zooms, tilts, pans)

  • Visual style (lighting, color palette, mood)

  • Any specific actions or movements happening in the scene

  • The atmosphere and emotional tone you want to convey.

The Hailuo MiniMax 01 Director model is optimized for 15 specific camera movements. Below the prompt box, you'll find options to select specific camera actions:

• Truck left/right: the camera moves horizontally

• Pan left/right: the camera pivots horizontally

• Push in/Pull out: the camera moves closer to or further from the subject

• Pedestal up/down: the camera moves vertically

• Tilt up/down: the camera pivots vertically

• Zoom in/out: the camera's focal length changes

• Shake: the camera shakes, creating a sense of instability

• Tracking shot: the camera follows a moving subject

• Static shot: the camera remains stationary.

If you chose this model, click on the camera movements that best suit your desired cinematic effect. You can select up to three actions at a time.

Step 3. Adjust Parameters and (Optionally) Add a Soundtrack

Below the prompt box, you'll find a few key settings you can or cannot adjust, depending on the model:

• Duration (length of the video)

• Aspect Ratio (e.g., 16:9, 9:16, 1:1)

• Quality (e.g., 720p).

Set the parameters as you see fit.

If you want background music for your video, simply check the “Generate soundtrack” box. The AI will generate music that matches the mood and action of your video based on your prompt.

Step 4. Generate Your Video

Once your prompt is ready and your settings are in place, click "Generate video." Then, wait a few moments for processing. When it’s done, you can preview and download your clips.

Now that you know the steps, try it out for yourself in the Video Generator!