Getting Started
What is Automat Studio?
Automat Studio is an AI filmmaking app for making your film. You can create characters, design locations, structure scenes, and generate shots—all within an integrated workflow that maintains visual consistency throughout your production. Watch, edit, and share your film with others.How do I get started?
Start by creating a new project, then follow the workflow: Create a Project → Create Characters → Create Locations → Create Scenes → Create Shots. See our complete guide for step-by-step instructions.Features & Workflow
What’s the difference between scenes and shots?
Scenes are narrative units that combine a location with specific characters and represent a story moment. Shots are individual camera takes within a scene. You’ll create multiple shots per scene to capture different angles, movements, and perspectives. Think of scenes as chapters and shots as paragraphs.Can I reuse characters and locations across different scenes?
Yes! Characters and locations are reusable assets. Once created, you can use them in multiple scenes and shots, which helps maintain visual consistency and saves time throughout your production.What are aesthetics and why should I use them?
Aesthetics define the visual style and color palette of your film. Applying an aesthetic to your project helps maintain a consistent look across all your shots. Automat Studio includes six default aesthetics, and Independent and Hollywood subscribers can create custom aesthetics using credits. Learn more in our Aesthetics guide.AI Models
What’s the difference between recommended and supported models?
Recommended models are the ones we suggest for the best experience in Automat Studio. Based on our testing, they produce the highest quality and most consistent results for narrative filmmaking workflows. Supported models are available for use but may not provide the same level of quality or consistency as recommended ones. They can be useful for specific styles, experimentation, or particular creative purposes. You can view all available models and their recommended uses in the Models section.Credits & Subscriptions
How do credits work?
Everything is paid for with a single credits balance. Each generation (character images, location images, first frames, videos, dialogue, lip sync, SFX, VFX, custom aesthetics) has a credit price that’s deducted when it succeeds. Browsing, organizing projects, preparing assets, and failed generations don’t spend credits. Subscription plan credits refresh monthly; purchased credit packs never expire.What subscription plans are available?
Automat Studio offers three subscription tiers, each including monthly credits worth 20% more than the plan price:- Microbudget ($10/month, 1,200 credits) — For testing and smaller projects
- Independent ($25/month, 3,000 credits) — For active projects with regular generation needs
- Hollywood ($50/month, 6,000 credits) — For high-volume workflows and feature-length projects