Get Started
Getting Started
Use this guide to create your first film with Automat.
1. Create a Project
- Click Create New Project
- Enter:
- Name
- Synopsis
- Aesthetic — choose one or select “None” if you don’t want a predefined style
- Click Create
2. Create a Character
- Click Create New Character
- Enter the name, age, and description
- Click Generate Image — the details you entered will be used to generate the character
- Refine the description and generate again until you’re satisfied
- Click Save and Close
3. Create a Location
- Click Create New Location
- Enter the name and description
- Click Generate Image — the description will guide the image generation
- Adjust the description and generate again as needed
- Click Save and Close
4. Create a Scene
- Click Create New Scene
- Select:
- Int, Ext, or Int/Ext
- Location
- Time of Day
- (Optional) Synopsis
- Click Save
- Select which characters appear in the scene
⚠️ You must create at least one location before you can create a scene.
5. Create a Shot
Scenes are composed of individual shots.
Step 1: Enter Shot Details
- Click Create New Shot
- Click Open Shot
- Select:
- Lens
- Shot Duration
- Camera Movement
- Shot Type
- Add a description of what happens in the shot
- Click Save to save your progress at any time
Step 2: Generate First Frame
- Click Generate First Frame to create the first image for your shot
- Update the description, lens, or shot type and generate again until you’re happy
ℹ️ Note: Shot attributes (like lens and shot type) may not be precisely reflected in the image due to current AI limitations — but this will improve over time!
Step 3: Generate Video
- When satisfied with the first frame, click Generate Video
(This typically takes 2–3 minutes. You can leave the page and return later.) - Adjust shot attributes and regenerate the video as needed
✅ You’ve Created Your First Shot!
Repeat this process to build more scenes and shots — and bring your film to life.