Video generation is available on every plan (including free accounts) and is paid for with credits, like image generation.
Workflow
- Confirm the correct first frame is selected in the shot gallery
- Enter a video description describing the motion and action you want to see
- Select the shot duration to match your storyboard timing
- Select the camera movement (static, pan, tilt, dolly, etc.) that fits your shot
- Pick Draft or Final quality on the switch under the generate button — Draft for fast, inexpensive iteration; Final for the best motion quality when the shot is locked. The button always shows the exact credit cost for your current duration and quality, and Click here to change on the model line still opens the full model picker
- Click Generate Video and let Automat render the clip (usually 2–3 minutes)
- Review the playback, tweak settings if needed, and regenerate until satisfied
You can navigate away from the page while rendering—Automat will keep processing in the background.
Camera motion precision: Precise camera motion is not guaranteed, but usually pretty accurate. Try different models to get different results—each model handles camera movement and motion differently. See the Image-to-Video models guide for details on each model’s capabilities.
Tips for Better Results
- Be specific in your video description — Describe the type of motion, character actions, and environmental dynamics you want
- Experiment with models — Different models excel at different types of motion; try multiple models to find the best fit
- Adjust duration carefully — Shorter clips often render faster and with better quality
- Iterate on settings — If motion isn’t right, adjust the description, duration, or camera movement and regenerate
Generate First Frame
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