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Motion Craft

Image-to-video and text-to-video generation guide

Motion Craft

Overview

Motion Craft allows you to transform images into videos or generate videos from text descriptions alone. This powerful feature uses advanced AI to create dynamic videos with motion, camera movements, and visual effects. You can work in two modes: Image-to-Video (with an uploaded image) or Text-to-Video (from text description only).

When to Use Motion Craft

  • Image Animation: Transform static images into dynamic videos
  • Creative Content: Generate videos from text descriptions
  • Product Showcases: Animate product images with motion
  • Artistic Projects: Create cinematic and artistic video content
  • Marketing Content: Generate engaging motion graphics from images or text

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Video Description (Required)

  1. Navigate to Vision Craft:

    • Click on "Vision Craft" card from the dashboard
    • Select the "Motion Craft" tab (first tab with image icon)

  2. Enter Video Description:

    • In the "Video Description" section, enter a detailed description of the motion and action you want
    • Required Field: This field must be filled before you can generate
    • Be Specific: Describe movement, camera angles, and visual details clearly

Tips for Writing Descriptions:

  • Be specific about motion: "gentle breeze moves through leaves", "camera slowly pans across"
  • Include camera movements: "slow zoom in", "smooth pan left", "tracking shot"
  • Describe visual effects: "soft lighting", "cinematic color grading", "dynamic shadows"
  • Mention timing: "gradual movement", "smooth transition", "gentle motion"

Example Description:

A gentle breeze moves through the autumn leaves, camera slowly pans across the scene revealing a serene forest landscape. Soft morning light filters through the trees, creating dynamic shadows that dance as the wind flows.

Step 2: Images (Optional)

Motion Craft supports two modes:

Mode A: Image-to-Video (With Image)

  1. Upload an Image:

    • Click in the "Images" section
    • Upload one image using the Reference Images Uploader
    • Recommended: Use high-quality images for best results
    • Aspect Ratio: Will be auto-detected from your image

  2. Auto-Detection:

    • Aspect ratio is automatically detected from your uploaded image
    • Landscape: Detected for wider images (16:9)
    • Portrait: Detected for taller images (9:16)
    • You'll see "Auto-detected" label for the aspect ratio

  3. Result: The video will animate your uploaded image based on your description

Mode B: Text-to-Video (No Image)

  1. Skip Image Upload:

    • Leave the Images section empty
    • You must select an aspect ratio manually (see Step 3)
    • The system will generate a video entirely from your text description

  2. When to Use:

    • When you don't have a source image
    • When you want the AI to create everything from scratch
    • For completely original video content

Note: If you upload an image, aspect ratio is auto-detected. If you don't upload an image, you must manually select an aspect ratio.

Step 3: Video Settings

Aspect Ratio

When Image is Uploaded:

  • Auto-Detected: Aspect ratio is automatically detected from your image
  • Display: Shows "Landscape (Auto-detected)" or "Portrait (Auto-detected)"
  • Cannot Change: Aspect ratio is locked when an image is present

When No Image (Text-to-Video):

  • Manual Selection: You must choose an aspect ratio
  • Options:
    • 📺 Landscape: 16:9 ratio (good for YouTube, websites, presentations)
    • 📱 Portrait: 9:16 ratio (good for Instagram Stories, TikTok, YouTube Shorts)
  • Selection: Click on Landscape or Portrait button to select
  • Required: Aspect ratio is required for text-to-video generation

Duration

  • Options: Choose between 10 seconds or 15 seconds
  • Selection: Click on "10s" or "15s" button
  • Cost Impact: Longer videos cost more credits
  • Recommendation: 10 seconds for faster generation, 15 seconds for more content

Tips:

  • Longer videos take more time to generate
  • 10 seconds is good for most social media content
  • 15 seconds provides more storytelling time

Quality

  • Options:
    • Standard: Faster generation, uses less credits
    • High: Better quality, takes longer, uses more credits
  • Selection: Click on "Standard" or "High" button
  • Recommendation: Standard for most use cases, High for professional content

Trade-offs:

  • Standard: Faster, lower cost, good quality
  • High: Slower, higher cost, best quality

Step 4: Organize Asset (Optional)

  • Tags: Add tags to help organize this video in your history
  • Tag Selector: Click on the tag dropdown to select existing tags or create new ones

Step 5: Generate Video

  1. Check Credits:

    • Credit cost varies based on settings
    • Base cost: 150 credits (10 seconds, standard quality)
    • Higher quality or longer duration increases cost
    • Check the cost displayed in the Motion Craft tab description

  2. Validation:

    • With Image: Description is required, aspect ratio is auto-detected
    • Without Image: Both description and aspect ratio are required

  3. Click Generate:

    • Click the "Generate Video" button
    • Credits are deducted immediately
    • The preview canvas will show a loading animation

  4. Wait for Generation:

    • Generation time varies based on settings (typically 5-8 minutes)
    • You can wait on the page or navigate away
    • The page will automatically update when complete
    • You'll receive an email notification if enabled

Step 6: View Your Video

  1. Video Display:

    • Once complete, the video automatically appears in the preview canvas
    • Video controls are available (play, pause, volume)

  2. Download:

    • Use the download button to save the video to your computer
    • Video is in MP4 format, ready for use

Image-to-Video vs Text-to-Video

Image-to-Video Mode

When to Use:

  • You have a source image you want to animate
  • You want to maintain the visual style of your image
  • You want consistent appearance with your source material

Process:

  1. Upload an image
  2. Write a description of the motion you want
  3. Aspect ratio is auto-detected
  4. Generate video

Example:

  • Image: A photo of a forest scene
  • Description: "Gentle breeze moves through leaves, camera slowly pans"
  • Result: Animated video of the forest with the described motion

Text-to-Video Mode

When to Use:

  • You don't have a source image
  • You want the AI to create everything from scratch
  • You want completely original video content

Process:

  1. Write a detailed description
  2. Select aspect ratio (required)
  3. Generate video

Example:

  • No Image: Leave images section empty
  • Description: "A serene forest at dawn, gentle breeze moves through autumn leaves, soft morning light filters through trees"
  • Aspect Ratio: Portrait (9:16)
  • Result: Generated video from text description

Credit Costs

Motion Craft uses variable pricing:

  • Base Cost: 150 credits (10 seconds, standard quality)
  • Duration: 15 seconds costs more than 10 seconds (~225 credits for 15s standard)
  • Quality: High quality costs more than standard (~200+ credits for 10s high, ~300+ credits for 15s high)
  • Aspect Ratio: Does not affect cost

Example Costs:

  • 10 seconds, standard quality: 150 credits
  • 15 seconds, standard quality: ~225 credits
  • 10 seconds, high quality: ~200+ credits
  • 15 seconds, high quality: ~300+ credits

Tips for Best Results

Writing Descriptions

  • Be Specific: Describe motion, camera movements, and visual details clearly
  • Use Action Words: "moves", "pans", "zooms", "transitions", "flows"
  • Include Camera Angles: "close-up", "wide shot", "overhead view"
  • Describe Lighting: "soft light", "dramatic shadows", "golden hour"
  • Mention Timing: "gradual", "smooth", "gentle", "dynamic"

Image Selection (Image-to-Video)

  • High Quality: Use clear, high-resolution images
  • Good Composition: Well-composed images work better
  • Clear Subjects: Images with clear focal points animate better
  • Appropriate Style: Match image style to your video description

Aspect Ratio Selection (Text-to-Video)

  • Landscape (16:9): For YouTube, websites, presentations
  • Portrait (9:16): For Instagram Stories, TikTok, YouTube Shorts
  • Consider Platform: Choose based on where you'll use the video

Duration and Quality

  • 10 Seconds: Faster, more cost-effective, good for most content
  • 15 Seconds: More storytelling time, higher cost
  • Standard Quality: Good for most use cases
  • High Quality: Best for professional content

What to Expect

Generation Time

  • Standard Quality, 10s: 5-6 minutes
  • Standard Quality, 15s: 6-8 minutes
  • High Quality, 10s: 7-10 minutes
  • High Quality, 15s: 10-12 minutes
  • May Vary: Based on server load and complexity

Video Quality

  • Professional Output: High-quality videos suitable for professional use
  • Smooth Motion: Natural-looking motion and transitions
  • Visual Effects: Dynamic lighting, shadows, and effects based on description

File Format

  • Format: MP4 (standard video format)
  • Compatible: Works with all major video players and platforms
  • Ready to Use: Can be directly uploaded to any platform

Troubleshooting

Generation Failed

  • Check Credits: Ensure you have enough credits for your settings
  • Check Requirements:
    • With image: Description is required
    • Without image: Both description and aspect ratio are required
  • Try Again: Sometimes temporary issues occur
  • Refund: Credits are automatically refunded if generation fails

Aspect Ratio Issues

  • With Image: Aspect ratio is auto-detected and cannot be changed
  • Without Image: You must manually select an aspect ratio
  • Validation Error: If you get an error, ensure aspect ratio is selected when no image is provided

Video Quality Issues

  • Try High Quality: Upgrade to high quality for better results
  • Improve Description: More detailed descriptions often produce better results
  • Check Source Image: For image-to-video, ensure source image is high quality

Credit Issues

  • Check Balance: Verify your credit balance
  • Review Costs: Understand that Motion Craft costs more than Quick Video
  • Purchase Credits: Buy more credits if needed

Examples

Example 1: Image-to-Video - Product Showcase

Image: High-quality product photo Description: "Product slowly rotates on pedestal, soft spotlight follows the rotation, camera gently zooms in to highlight details, elegant shadows cast on background" Aspect Ratio: Landscape (auto-detected) Duration: 10 seconds Quality: High Result: Professional product showcase video with smooth rotation and lighting

Example 2: Text-to-Video - Nature Scene

No Image: Text-to-video mode Description: "A serene forest at dawn, gentle breeze moves through autumn leaves creating a wave pattern, soft morning light filters through trees creating dappled shadows, camera slowly tracks forward along a forest path" Aspect Ratio: Portrait (9:16) - manually selected Duration: 15 seconds Quality: Standard Result: Cinematic nature video perfect for social media

Next Steps

After creating your Motion Craft video:

  1. Download: Save your video
  2. Edit: Use Video Editor to add music or make edits
  3. Share: Upload to your preferred platform
  4. Experiment: Try both image-to-video and text-to-video modes
  5. Organize: Add tags to organize in your history
  • Storyboard: Create multi-scene videos with scene-by-scene control
  • Video Editor: Edit and enhance your generated videos
  • Credit Costs: Detailed breakdown of credit costs
  • History: View and manage your video generations