Plan availability: Generate Video Direct is available on the Independent and Hollywood plans. Upgrade your plan to unlock this feature.
How to access: To use Generate Video Direct, select the “Direct Method” switch in the bottom left corner of the Shot Studio interface.
When to Use
- You want to skip the first frame iteration step
- You need to quickly test motion concepts
- You prefer to work directly from text descriptions rather than iterating on still images
Workflow
- Enter a video description describing the motion and action you want to see
- Select the lens that matches your desired shot composition
- Select the shot type (close-up, medium, wide, etc.)
- Select the shot duration to match your storyboard timing
- Select the camera movement (static, pan, tilt, dolly, etc.) that fits your shot
- Click Generate Video Direct and let Automat render the clip (typically 1-3 minutes)
- Review the playback, adjust settings if needed, and regenerate until satisfied
Generate Video Direct uses image-to-video models. See the Image-to-Video models guide for details on available models and their capabilities.
Tips for Best Results
- Be Specific — Describe the type of motion, character actions, and camera movement 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
- Compare with Standard Method — Use Generate Video (standard) when you need precise first frame control
💡 Tip: This method is faster than generating a first frame separately, but you have less control over the exact starting composition. Use Generate Video (standard) when you need to fine-tune the first frame before animating.