Video Generation Guide - Create Professional Videos with AI

Introduction to Video Generation

DatBot’s video generation system transforms your ideas into professional videos using advanced AI. No cameras, no editing software, no video skills needed - just describe what you want to see, and watch it come to life.

✨ New: Magic Timeline - Let AI plan your entire video, generate images for each scene, and set up your timeline automatically. It’s like having a video producer, storyboard artist, and image creator all in one!

Two Powerful Creation Modes

Simple Mode

Perfect for quick, single-scene videos:

• One cohesive 5-30 second clip
• Single prompt describes entire video
• Great for social media clips
• Ideal for testing ideas quickly
• Fastest way to get results

Timeline Mode

For complex, multi-scene productions:

• Create videos up to several minutes long
• Multiple segments with different prompts
• Mix and match styles per segment
• Professional storytelling capabilities
• Full creative control
• Magic Timeline feature for AI-assisted planning

Quality Tiers

Choose the right quality for your project:

Fast

• Speed: 1-2 minutes
• Quality: Good for drafts
• Use for: Quick tests, iterations

Standard

• Speed: 2-5 minutes
• Quality: Professional results
• Use for: Most final videos

Professional

• Speed: 5-10 minutes
• Quality: Cinema-grade output
• Use for: Premium projects

Video Styles Arsenal

Camera Movement Styles

Cinematic

• Hollywood-quality atmosphere
• Dramatic lighting and composition
• Perfect for trailers, teasers

Action

• Fast-paced, dynamic movement
• High energy cuts
• Great for sports, excitement

Handheld

• Documentary feel
• Raw, authentic look
• Adds immediacy and realism

Steady Cam

• Smooth, floating movement
• Professional tracking shots
• Ideal for tours, reveals

Drone

• Aerial perspectives
• Sweeping landscape shots
• Establishes scale and location

Special Effects Styles

Slow Motion

• Time stretched dramatically
• Reveals hidden details
• Emphasizes important moments

Timelapse

• Compress hours into seconds
• Show change over time
• Perfect for transformations

Stop Motion

• Charming, handcrafted feel
• Unique visual style
• Great for creative projects

Technical Styles

Tracking Shot

• Follows subjects smoothly
• Maintains focus on movement
• Professional documentation

Dolly Zoom

• Vertigo effect
• Creates disorientation
• Use sparingly for impact

Panning

• Horizontal reveals
• Survey scenes gradually
• Classic storytelling technique

Dramatic

• Enhanced emotional impact
• Strong lighting contrasts
• Powerful storytelling

Creating Videos: Step-by-Step

Simple Mode Workflow

1. Access Video Generation
   • Click media icon in sidebar
   • Select “Video” tab
   • Ensure “Simple” mode is selected

2. Write Your Prompt

   Example: "A majestic eagle soaring through mountain peaks 
   at sunrise, dramatic lighting, cinematic style"

3. Configure Settings

   • Duration: 5 seconds (anywhere from 3-12)
   • Style: Choose from dropdown
   • Quality: Start with Standard
   • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 for most uses

4. Optional

   • Add starting image for continuity

5. Generate and Wait

   • Click “Generate Video”
   • Monitor progress indicator
   • Preview when complete

Timeline Mode Workflow

1. Switch to Timeline Mode

   • Toggle to “Timeline” option
   • Choose total duration (10-30 seconds)

2. Plan Your Segments

   • Video splits into segments, the duration defined per segment
   • Each segment needs its own prompt
   • Plan narrative flow

3. Create Segment Prompts

   Segment 1: "Wide establishing shot of futuristic city skyline at dusk"
   Segment 2: "Zoom into street level, flying cars passing by"
   Segment 3: "Follow one vehicle through neon-lit streets"
   Segment 4: "Vehicle lands at sleek building entrance"

4. Customize Each Segment

   • Different styles per segment allowed
   • Optional image attachment
   • Individual refinements

5. Generate Timeline

   • System processes each segment
   • Real-time status updates
   • Individual segment videos created

   Note: Final video stitching to combine segments is currently in development.

The Magic Timeline Feature ✨

Magic Timeline is like having an AI video producer that plans your entire video, creates the visuals, and sets up your timeline - all from a simple description.

How Magic Timeline Works

1. Click “Magic Timeline”

   • Opens the configuration modal
   • Preserves all your video settings

2. Enter Your Topic

   Example: "The history of space exploration"

3. Select Video Type Choose from 11 specialized types:

   • Documentary - Educational content with clear narration
   • Story/Narrative - Character-driven storylines
   • Artistic/Creative - Abstract or experimental videos
   • Tutorial/How-to - Step-by-step instructions
   • Product Showcase - Highlight features and benefits
   • Brand Story - Company narratives
   • Explainer - Complex concepts made simple
   • Testimonial - Customer success stories
   • Problem/Solution - Before/after scenarios
   • UGC Style - Authentic user-generated feel
   • Educational - Learning-focused content

4. Add Details (Optional)

   • Specify visual style preferences
   • Include key points to cover
   • Mention branding requirements
   • Note color schemes or moods

5. Generate Magic The AI then:

   • Plans optimal scene breakdown
   • Generates images for each scene
   • Creates scene descriptions
   • Maintains narrative flow
   • Returns you to timeline mode with everything ready

Smart Image Generation

Magic Timeline doesn’t just plan - it creates:

• Automatic Image Creation - AI generates relevant images for each scene
• Quality Options:
  • Standard: Quick generation for drafts
  • HQ: Higher quality for important scenes
  • UHQ: Maximum quality for hero shots
• Style Consistency - Images maintain visual coherence
• Scene Variations - Edit mode for image refinements

Example Magic Timeline Workflow

1. Topic: "The evolution of smartphones"
2. Type: Documentary
3. Details: "Focus on major innovations, use tech aesthetic"
4. AI generates 6 scenes for 30-second video:
   - Scene 1: Early mobile phones (brick phones)
   - Scene 2: First smartphones emerge
   - Scene 3: Touchscreen revolution
   - Scene 4: App ecosystem explosion
   - Scene 5: Modern flagship features
   - Scene 6: Future possibilities
5. Images auto-generate for each scene
6. Timeline populated and ready to render

Advanced Magic Timeline Features

Scene Customization

• Edit AI-generated descriptions
• Adjust individual scene durations
• Modify image prompts after generation
• Reorder scenes as needed

Intelligent Planning

• Adapts to your set video duration
• Maintains story arc and pacing
• Ensures smooth transitions
• Balances content across scenes

Credit Transparency

• Shows image generation credits (1-27 per scene)
• Displays video generation estimates
• Total cost calculated before processing

Magic Timeline Best Practices

For Clear Topics:

• Be specific about your video’s main message
• Include key points you want covered
• Mention any must-have scenes

For Visual Consistency:

• Specify style preferences in details
• Mention color schemes or aesthetics
• Note any branding requirements

For Better Results:

• Choose the right video type for your goal
• Let AI handle scene pacing
• Review and refine after generation

Writing Effective Video Prompts

Essential Elements

Subject: What/who is the focus?

"A red sports car" vs "A sleek red Ferrari"

Action: What’s happening?

"driving" vs "speeding through mountain curves"

Environment: Where is this happening?

"on a road" vs "on a winding coastal highway at sunset"

Camera Work: How should it be filmed?

Add: "aerial view following the car" or "low angle tracking shot"

Style/Mood: What feeling to convey?

"cinematic with dramatic lighting" or "documentary style, handheld"

Complete Prompt Example

"A skilled chef preparing sushi in a modern Japanese restaurant, 
close-up shots of precise knife work, ingredients being assembled, 
warm lighting highlighting the fresh fish, steady cam movement, 
professional food documentary style"

Advanced Techniques

Negative Prompts

Specify what you DON’T want:

• “no blur, no distortion”
• “avoid text overlays”
• “no watermarks”
• “exclude people”

Guidance Scale

Control prompt adherence:

• 0.0-0.3: Very creative, loose interpretation
• 0.4-0.6: Balanced (recommended)
• 0.7-1.0: Strict prompt following

Image-to-Video

Start with an image:

1. Upload or select starting image
2. Describe desired motion/continuation
3. AI animates from that starting point
4. Great for product demos, logos

Draft System

Save and resume work:

• Auto-saves timeline progress
• Return to incomplete projects
• Share drafts between sessions
• Iterate without losing work

Timeline Mode Mastery

Planning Effective Timelines

Story Arc Example:

1. Establish - Wide shot sets scene
2. Approach - Move closer to subject
3. Detail - Show specific elements
4. Action - Main event happens
5. Resolution - Final shot/conclusion

Transition Tips

• Keep consistent elements between segments
• Match lighting/time of day
• Maintain color palette
• Use complementary camera movements

Multi-Style Productions

Segment 1: Drone style - Establish location
Segment 2: Cinematic - Set mood
Segment 3: Action - Build energy
Segment 4: Slow motion - Dramatic moment
Segment 5: Steady cam - Smooth conclusion

Practical Applications

Marketing & Business

• Product demonstrations
• Service explanations
• Brand storytelling
• Social media ads
• Website headers

Creative Projects

• Music videos
• Short films
• Artistic expressions
• Story visualization
• Concept presentations

Educational Content

• Process explanations
• Tutorial intros
• Concept visualization
• Historical recreations
• Scientific demonstrations

Social Media

• Instagram Reels
• TikTok videos
• YouTube Shorts
• LinkedIn content
• Twitter video posts

Optimizing for Platforms

YouTube (16:9)

• Standard landscape format
• 10-30 second intros
• Professional quality recommended

Instagram/TikTok (9:16)

• Vertical format essential
• 5-15 second clips ideal
• Fast or Standard quality sufficient

Presentations (16:9)

• Professional quality for impact
• 5-10 second segments
• Cinematic or corporate styles

Troubleshooting

Common Issues & Solutions

“Video looks different than expected”

• Add more specific details
• Try different styles
• Adjust guidance scale
• Use reference images

“Segments don’t flow well”

• Ensure visual continuity
• Match lighting/colors
• Plan transitions carefully
• Use Magic Timeline for help

“Generation taking too long”

• Professional mode is slower
• Check internet connection
• Try Fast mode first
• Reduce segment count

“Motion seems unnatural”

• Simplify action descriptions
• Avoid impossible physics
• Reference real movements
• Try different styles

Best Practices

Do:

• Start with 5-second tests
• Be specific about movement
• Save successful prompts
• Plan before using Timeline mode
• Download important videos

Don’t:

• Request text in videos
• Expect perfect lip-sync
• Use copyrighted characters
• Overcomplicate single scenes
• Ignore aspect ratios

Integration with Other Media

Add Voiceover

1. Generate video first
2. Create matching audio narration
3. Combine in video editor
4. Perfect for explainers

Create Thumbnails

1. Generate video
2. Extract best frame
3. Use Image Generation for thumbnail
4. Maintain visual consistency

Build Campaigns

1. Generate multiple video variations
2. Create supporting images
3. Add music/voiceover
4. Complete media package

Your Video Journey

Ready to start creating? Follow this path:

1. Practice Simple Mode

   • Create 5-second clips
   • Try each style
   • Learn prompt writing

2. Master Prompting

   • Study successful examples
   • Build prompt library
   • Understand styles

3. Explore Timeline

   • Start with 2-segment videos
   • Practice transitions
   • Build to complex stories

4. Develop Style

   • Find your preferences
   • Create consistent content
   • Build video library

5. Share & Iterate

   • Get feedback
   • Refine techniques
   • Push creative boundaries

Related Resources

• Image Generation Guide - Create video thumbnails
• Audio Generation Guide - Add voiceovers
• Media Overview - Complete media system
• Workflow Guide - Automate production