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Use the Generate First Frame tab to iterate on the look and feel of the shot before moving into motion.

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Workflow

  1. Update the shot prompt, lens, and description to match the story beat.
  2. Click Generate First Frame and review the rendered still in the gallery.
  3. Try multiple variations, refining prompts or camera settings between runs.
  4. Save the take that best represents your shot before proceeding to video generation.
Each render is stored in the shot history so you can compare versions or revert at any time.
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Step 1: Enter Shot Details

  • Click Create New Shot
  • Click Open Shot
  • Select:
    • Lens
    • Shot Type
  • Add a description of the first frame in first frame description
  • Click Save to save your progress at any time

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Step 2: Choose Draft or Final quality

Under the generate button you’ll find the same Draft / Final quality switch as the asset studios:
  • Draft — fast and inexpensive, ideal while you’re iterating on the framing
  • Final — the best image quality on offer, for when the shot is locked
The generate button always shows exactly what a generation will cost with the current choice, and the model line below the switch shows which AI model is in use — click Click here to change to pick any supported model instead.

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Step 3: 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!

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Choosing a Location View

The shot’s location is set by its scene, and by default the location’s active image is used as the reference for the first frame. If you’ve saved multiple views for that location, you can choose which one to use:
  • Enable Show Advanced Options to reveal the Location view selector
  • Pick a saved view, or leave it on Default (location active image)
This only changes the reference for this shot, so different shots in the same scene can draw from different views of the location.

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