Guide to Video Generation Basics
Learn how to create videos in getimg.ai: from writing prompts and adding references to adjusting basic settings like aspect ratio and length.
Step 1. Write a prompt
Log in, go to the Content Generator and make sure the content type in the prompt box is set to Video.
Then, describe what you want to see: be as brief or as detailed and technical as you’d like.
You can choose to generate a video with a native audio. In this case, specify any dialogue, music, and ambient sounds you’d like to hear.
Examples:
- a surfer riding a wave at sunrise, cinematic lighting, sound of crashing waves
- a woman walking through a dimly lit art gallery, camera follows from behind, soft piano music playing, gentle reflections on polished floors.
getimg.ai’s smart prompt enhancement fills in the visual detail automatically, so even a short prompt will create a polished result.
Need more inspiration? Check out the Video Prompt Book.
Step 2. (Optional) Add Reference or Frame Images
You can guide your video using:
- First and Last Frame images: to define the exact start and end.
- Reference images: to show the AI what should appear later in the video, like a person or object entering mid-scene.
Add them in any of these ways:
- Click the file with a plus icon (📄➕) in the prompt box and select an image from the Generated/Uploaded tab (or upload a new one)
- Drag and drop an image from the gallery into the prompt box
- Hover an image, click ⋯, then select Use image.
You can attach up to 10 references at once, or use one image for the First Frame and another for the Last Frame. It's possible to only set the First frame, but not only the Last frame.
Set the image purpose (Reference/First Frame/Last Frame) by selecting it from the dropdown under the thumbnail in the prompt box.
Learn more in our Video References Guide and First & Last Frame Guide.
Step 3. Choose basic settings
Below the prompt box, set the:
- Aspect ratio
- Length
- Variations (1, 2, or 4 per batch)
- Native sound (on/off)
If you keep Auto Mode on, the best model will be selected for you automatically.
You can switch to Custom mode to be able to pick the model manually and turn off the prompt enhancement.
See our Video Generation Parameters Guide for more details.
Step 4. Generate
Click the arrow next to the prompt box to start the generation. While your clip is being created, you can immediately queue another.
Once your videos appear in the gallery:
- Hover over a result to like, delete, download, add to folder, or reuse the prompt
- Click a video to open the full view: from there, you can copy its prompt and see generation details (author, aspect ratio, length, model).
Try experimenting with different prompts or reference setups to see how each change affects the motion and style.