Text to video
Turn a written scene direction into a short AI video.
Use ImageStyle for text-to-video when the first input is an idea rather than an existing asset. Describe the subject, action, setting, and camera feeling, then choose the available model controls that fit the clip you want to create.
- Start with
- A written scene and motion brief
- Create
- A short generated video
- Choose from
- Model-specific frame, duration, and quality controls
Examples for writing a motion-led scene
These verified Seedance family examples use distinct urban, camera, and golden-hour scenes to show how a written prompt can name the action and atmosphere.
Every card identifies whether it is a verified model-family example or a visual reference. Reference cards are not model benchmarks or before-and-after claims.
Subject and setting
State who is moving, where they are, and the mood of the first beat.
Verified model-family example
Verified Seedance family video example from the local ImageStyle prompt library.
Camera instruction
Describe the viewpoint and the movement the viewer should feel.
Verified model-family example
Verified Seedance family video example from the local ImageStyle prompt library.
Atmosphere and ending
Add light and emotional tone after the core action is already clear.
Verified model-family example
Verified Seedance family video example from the local ImageStyle prompt library.
What a text-to-video workflow helps you direct
A readable first scene
Name the subject, its setting, and the one action that should make the opening moment understandable.
A purposeful camera feeling
Describe the intended movement or viewing distance instead of relying on a style label alone.
A model-aware output setup
Select from the frame, duration, resolution, and sound options that the active video model actually exposes.
How to create a video from text
A short, focused direction is easier to inspect than a prompt that asks for several unrelated scenes at once.
- 1
Write the subject and action first
State what is visible, what happens, and where it happens before adding atmosphere or camera direction.
- 2
Add camera and timing cues
Include the viewing angle, movement, speed, or mood that should guide the clip.
- 3
Choose a compatible video model
Use the current model controls to select a frame, duration, and quality level that are available for that model.
- 4
Generate and inspect the whole clip
Review the opening, motion, timing, visible text, and final frame before using the result publicly.
What to check before using text-to-video output
- A prompt does not lock every visible detail
- Generated motion, objects, text, and timing can vary, so important details still need a full visual review.
- Controls vary by video model
- The available duration, frame, quality, sound, and reference-media options depend on the model you select.
- Only publish material you can use
- Review the finished clip and use only source material, visual references, and claims you are allowed to publish.
Text to video generator FAQ
- What is a text-to-video generator?
- A text-to-video generator creates a short video from a written scene direction. In ImageStyle, the prompt and selected video model determine which inputs and output controls are available.
- What should I write in a text-to-video prompt?
- Start with the subject, action, setting, and camera direction. Add timing, light, atmosphere, or style only after the core motion is clear.
- Can I use an image later in the workflow?
- Yes, when you select an image-compatible model. For a reference-image-first task, use the Image to Video Generator workflow instead.
- Will text-to-video produce publish-ready footage?
- Treat every result as a generated draft. Inspect motion, timing, visual details, text, and any product or brand element before publishing.
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Capability source: Current ImageStyle video-generation workspace.