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Premium Video

Complete guide to creating premium videos

Premium Video

Overview

Premium Video offers high-quality video generation with advanced controls for professional content creation. With Premium Video, you can customize duration, quality, audio, resolution, and advanced settings to create exactly the video you need.

When to Use Premium Video

  • Professional Content: High-quality videos for marketing, presentations, advertisements
  • Custom Duration: Choose 4, 6, or 8-second videos
  • Quality Control: Select 720p or 1080p resolution
  • Audio Options: Enable or disable background music and sound effects
  • Advanced Features: Use negative prompts, reference images, and ending frames

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Select Actor

  1. Navigate to Video Craft Lite:

    • Click on "Video Craft Lite" card from the dashboard
    • Select the "Premium Video" tab (second tab)

  2. Choose an Actor:

    • In the "Step 1: Select Actor" section, you'll see several tabs:
      • Actors Tab (default): Browse pre-generated actor images
      • Upload Tab: Upload your own actor image
      • Generate Tab: Generate a new actor image using AI
      • History Tab: Select from your previous generations

  3. Select Your Actor:

    • Click on any actor image from the Actors tab, or
    • Upload an image from the Upload tab, or
    • Generate a new actor from the Generate tab, or
    • Choose a previous generation from the History tab

  4. Preview: The selected actor will appear in the preview canvas

Note: The selected actor image is required before you can proceed.

Step 2: Script & Action

In the "Script & Action" section, you'll find two text areas:

Script (Required)

  • Purpose: Enter the exact text that the actor will speak in the video
  • Tips:
    • Write in a conversational, natural tone
    • Adjust script length based on your chosen duration (4s, 6s, or 8s)
    • Be clear and specific

Example Script:

Welcome to our revolutionary new product launch. We've designed this solution to transform your workflow, boost productivity, and deliver exceptional results. Experience the difference today.

Action (Optional)

  • Purpose: Describe how the actor should behave, react, and move
  • Default: If left empty, defaults to natural speaking behavior
  • Tips: Be specific about body language, gestures, and expressions

Example Action:

Speaking confidently with a warm smile, making natural hand gestures, maintaining eye contact with the camera, showing enthusiasm and professionalism

Step 3: Video Settings

Premium Video offers extensive settings:

Aspect Ratio (Auto-Selected)

  • Auto-Detection: Automatically selected based on your input image dimensions
  • Landscape (16:9): For wider images (YouTube, websites, presentations)
  • Portrait (9:16): For taller images (Instagram Stories, TikTok, YouTube Shorts)
  • Display: Shows which aspect ratio was auto-selected with "Auto" badge

Duration

  • Options: Choose between 4 seconds, 6 seconds, or 8 seconds
  • Recommendation: 8 seconds is recommended for best quality
  • Cost Impact: Longer videos may cost more credits
  • Selection: Click on the duration button (4s, 6s, or 8s) to select

Tips:

  • Longer videos take more time to generate
  • 8 seconds provides the best quality and flexibility
  • Match duration to your script length

Quality

  • Options:
    • 720p: Faster generation, uses less credits
    • 1080p: Higher quality, takes longer, uses more credits
  • Selection: Use the dropdown to choose your preferred quality
  • Recommendation: 720p for faster results, 1080p for maximum quality

Trade-offs:

  • 720p: Faster, lower cost, good for most use cases
  • 1080p: Slower, higher cost, best for professional content

Audio

  • Toggle: Enable or disable background music and sound effects
  • Enabled: Automatically generates background music and sound effects
  • Disabled: No audio - you can add your own audio later in video editor
  • Cost Impact: Audio adds to the credit cost
  • Selection: Click the "Audio Enabled" or "Audio Disabled" button to toggle

When to Disable:

  • If you plan to add your own music
  • If you want silent videos
  • To save credits

Step 4: Advanced Settings (Optional)

Click the "Advanced Settings" section to expand additional options:

Negative Prompt (Optional)

  • Purpose: Describe what you want to avoid in the video
  • Tips:
    • Use phrases like "unnatural movements, blurry scenes, distorted faces"
    • Helps refine the output quality
    • Optional but can improve results

Example Negative Prompt:

unnatural movements, blurry scenes, distorted faces, poor lighting, awkward gestures

Reference Images (Optional)

  • Purpose: Upload 1-3 reference images for subject-consistent generation
  • Limitations:
    • Only works with 16:9 aspect ratio
    • Only works with 8-second duration
    • Ending frame is disabled when reference images are used
  • Use Case: Maintain consistent appearance across multiple scenes
  • Upload: Use the Reference Images Uploader to add up to 3 images

Warning: If you select reference images but your aspect ratio is not 16:9 or duration is not 8s, a warning will appear.

Ending Frame (Optional)

  • Purpose: Upload an ending image to create a smooth transition from input image to ending frame
  • Disabled When: Reference images are used
  • Use Case: Create smooth transitions to a specific ending scene
  • Upload: Use the Image Uploader to add an ending frame image

Note: Ending frame is automatically disabled if you've uploaded reference images.

Step 5: 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 6: Generate Video

  1. Check Credits:

    • Credit cost varies based on your settings
    • Base cost: 35 credits (without audio, 8 seconds, 720p)
    • Higher quality, audio, or longer duration increases cost
    • Check the cost displayed on the Generate button

  2. Click Generate:

    • Click the "Generate Premium Video" button (sparkles icon)
    • Credits are deducted immediately
    • The preview canvas will show a loading animation

  3. Wait for Generation:

    • Generation time varies based on settings (typically 3-5 minutes for 720p, longer for 1080p)
    • 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 7: 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 professional use

Credit Costs

Premium Video uses variable pricing based on settings:

  • Base Cost: 35 credits (8 seconds, standard quality, no audio, 720p)
  • Duration: Longer videos cost more (4s ≈ 25 credits, 6s ≈ 30 credits, 8s = 35 credits)
  • Quality: 1080p costs more than 720p
  • Audio: Adding audio increases the cost
  • Resolution: Higher resolutions may add additional cost

Example Costs:

  • 8 seconds, 720p, no audio: 35 credits
  • 8 seconds, 1080p, with audio: 50-100+ credits
  • 4 seconds, 720p, no audio: ~25 credits

Tips for Best Results

Duration Selection

  • 8 Seconds: Best quality, recommended for most projects
  • 6 Seconds: Good balance of quality and speed
  • 4 Seconds: Fastest generation, good for quick content

Quality Selection

  • 720p: Perfect for most social media and web use
  • 1080p: Best for professional presentations and high-quality content
  • Consider Platform: Match quality to your target platform requirements

Audio Settings

  • Enable Audio: For complete videos with background music
  • Disable Audio: If you plan to add custom music or want silent videos
  • Cost Consideration: Audio increases credit cost

Advanced Features

  • Negative Prompts: Use to avoid specific issues (blur, distortion, etc.)
  • Reference Images: Use for consistent appearance across scenes (requires 16:9, 8s)
  • Ending Frame: Use for smooth transitions to specific ending scenes

What to Expect

Generation Time

  • 720p, 8s: 3-5 minutes
  • 1080p, 8s: 5-8 minutes
  • Shorter durations: Slightly faster
  • May Vary: Based on server load and settings

Video Quality

  • Professional Output: High-quality videos suitable for professional use
  • Optimized: Videos are optimized for the selected settings
  • Smooth Playback: Professional video quality with smooth playback

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 Settings: Verify your settings are compatible (e.g., reference images require 16:9 and 8s)
  • Try Again: Sometimes temporary issues occur
  • Refund: Credits are automatically refunded if generation fails

Reference Images Warning

  • Requirement: Reference images only work with 16:9 aspect ratio and 8-second duration
  • Fix: Either remove reference images or adjust settings to 16:9 and 8s
  • Warning: System will show a warning if settings are incompatible

Video Quality Issues

  • Try 1080p: Upgrade to 1080p for higher quality
  • Check Source Image: Ensure your source actor image is high quality
  • Adjust Settings: Experiment with different quality and duration settings

Credit Issues

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

Examples

Example 1: Professional Product Launch (8s, 1080p, Audio)

Settings:

  • Duration: 8 seconds
  • Quality: 1080p
  • Audio: Enabled
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (auto-detected)

Script: "Introducing our revolutionary new product! We've designed this solution to transform your workflow, boost productivity, and deliver exceptional results."

Result: High-quality 1080p video with background music, perfect for website and presentations

Example 2: Social Media Content (4s, 720p, No Audio)

Settings:

  • Duration: 4 seconds
  • Quality: 720p
  • Audio: Disabled
  • Aspect Ratio: 9:16 (auto-detected)

Script: "Quick tip: Always check your settings before generating!"

Result: Fast 4-second video perfect for Instagram Stories or TikTok, ready for custom music

Next Steps

After creating your Premium Video:

  1. Download: Save your video
  2. Edit: Use Video Editor to add custom music or make edits
  3. Share: Upload to your preferred platform
  4. Experiment: Try different settings to see what works best
  5. Organize: Add tags to organize in your history
  • Quick Video: Fast video generation with fixed settings
  • Motion Craft: Transform images into videos
  • Video Editor: Edit and enhance your generated videos
  • Credit Costs: Detailed breakdown of credit costs
  • History: View and manage your video generations