Generate Video AI: Practical Steps for 2026

Start with the right model choice

Flixly lets you generate video ai by selecting from over fifty models in the dashboard. Pick Veo 3.1 for realistic motion at 1080p and 24 frames per second. Try Kling 3.0 when you need longer 10-second clips with consistent character movement across frames.

Seedance 2.0 works well for dance sequences because it handles fast limb tracking at 60 frames per second. Users report clean output after three test runs with 120 credits each.

Text prompts that produce usable footage

Write prompts that include camera angle, duration, and subject action. A sample prompt reads: "Medium shot of a cyclist on a mountain road at sunrise, 8 seconds, smooth forward tracking."

Add style references such as "cinematic lighting" or "handheld documentary feel" to reduce generic results. The Text to Video tool accepts these prompts directly and returns a preview in under 45 seconds.

Example prompt variations

• Short commercial: "Product spin on white background, 5 seconds, even lighting."
• Story scene: "Two people talking in a rainy cafe, 12 seconds, side angle."
• Abstract: "Colorful particles forming a logo, 6 seconds, slow motion."

Image-to-video workflows

Upload a still image and choose the Image to Video tool. The system extends motion from the original frame while keeping edges stable. Set duration to 4 or 8 seconds for quick tests.

Combine this with Reference to Video when you want to lock character appearance across multiple shots. One user created a 30-second short by chaining five 6-second clips and spent 450 credits total.

Motion and timing controls

Adjust motion strength from 0.3 to 0.8 inside the advanced panel. Lower values keep the camera steady. Higher values add dynamic pans or zooms.

Use the First to Last Frame feature to define start and end poses. This produces exact timing for lip movements when paired with the Lip Sync Video tool later.

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Adding audio and finishing touches

Generate background music through the Music Generation tool. Export a 30-second track in MP3 at 320 kbps then import it into your timeline.

Run the finished video through Auto Captions to add timed subtitles. The captions support 12 languages and export as SRT files for external editing.

Credit usage and batch testing

A typical 8-second clip costs between 60 and 120 credits depending on the model. Run three short tests first before committing to a full scene. Track usage in the dashboard at /dashboard to avoid surprise overages.

The Video to Video tool lets you refine an existing clip with new style prompts without starting from zero.

Practical workflow example

1. Open Text to Video and enter a 10-word prompt.
2. Generate a 6-second draft with Veo 3.1.
3. Extend the clip using Image to Video on the last frame.
4. Add voiceover via Text to Speech at 48 kHz.
5. Export at 1080p and review in the gallery.

This sequence produces a complete 15-second piece in roughly four minutes of active work.

For more advanced character work, explore the Anime / Series Generator when your project needs consistent anime styling across episodes.

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