Text-to-Video

Create videos from text descriptions using AI. Simply describe what you want to see, and Chat Video Pro generates it.

Text-to-Video is the starting point for creating AI video from scratch — you describe a scene and the model generates it. Use this when you want to create new footage that doesn't exist yet: B-roll, establishing shots, product showcases, or social content.

Not sure which mode to use?

You have...	Use instead
An existing still image to animate	Image-to-Video
Two images and want a morph transition	Transition Mode
Reference photos of a character	Reference Mode
Existing footage to modify or extend	Video Canvas Editor
Want an expert prompt written for you first	Video Prompter Assistant

How It Works

1. Enable Generate Media - Toggle the Generate Media button in the composer

2. Select Video Model - Choose from Sora 2, Veo 3.1 (including Veo 3.1 Lite), Grok, Kling, Hailuo, Seedance 2, or Wan 2.7

3. Set Parameters - Choose aspect ratio, duration, resolution

4. Write Your Prompt - Describe the video you want

5. Generate - Click send and wait for your video

Writing Effective Prompts

Essential Elements

A good video prompt includes:

1. Subject - What or who is the focus?

2. Setting - Where does this take place?

3. Action - What's happening?

4. Camera Movement - How is it shot?

5. Style - What's the aesthetic?

6. Mood/Atmosphere - What's the feeling?

Prompt Structure

[CAMERA MOVEMENT] [SUBJECT] [ACTION] in [SETTING] at [TIME], 
[STYLE], [LIGHTING], [COLOR PALETTE], [MOOD]

Good Examples

✅ Detailed and Specific:

Slow push-in on a steaming coffee cup on a wooden table in a cozy 
coffee shop during golden hour, cinematic style, warm natural lighting 
streaming through large windows, soft bokeh background, peaceful and 
inviting atmosphere

✅ Action-Focused:

A dynamic tracking shot following a skateboarder weaving through 
urban streets at sunset, energetic and fast-paced, vibrant colors, 
street art in the background, urban energy

✅ Cinematic:

Wide establishing shot of a mountain range at dawn, cinematic 
aerial perspective, dramatic clouds, golden hour lighting, epic 
and majestic atmosphere, film grain texture

Bad Examples

❌ Too Vague:

A coffee shop

❌ Missing Details:

Person walking

❌ No Style:

A video of a car

Model-Specific Tips

Sora 2 / Sora 2 Pro

Best For:

• Longer clips (up to 12 seconds)

• Cinematic quality

• Detailed scene descriptions

Prompt Tips:

• Use cinematic language

• Describe camera movement clearly

• Longer, detailed prompts work well

• Mention style and mood

Example:

Cinematic slow-motion shot of raindrops hitting a puddle in an 
urban alley at night, film noir style, neon reflections, moody 
atmosphere, shallow depth of field, 35mm film aesthetic

Veo 3.1

Best For:

• Dialogue and speaking characters

• Audio generation

• Character consistency

Prompt Tips:

• Include dialogue in quotes: "Hello, welcome to our channel."

• Describe the speaking character clearly

• Mention audio needs

• Use reference mode for character consistency

Example:

Medium shot of a friendly host speaking directly to the camera, 
"Welcome to today's tutorial, where we'll learn something amazing." 
with background music, professional lighting, clean background, 
engaging and energetic tone

Veo 3.1 Lite

Best For:

• Fast, budget-friendly text-to-video when you do not need AI-generated audio in the clip

• Visuals only — add voiceover, music, or dialogue in Premiere

Prompt Tips:

• Describe the scene, motion, and style like any Veo prompt; omit expectations of synced speech in the render

• Duration options align with other Veo 3.1 models (e.g. 4s / 6s / 8s); resolution is 720p or 1080p (no 4K)

See also: Supported Video Models for the full Veo lineup comparison.

Kling Models

Best For:

• Complex camera movement

• Dynamic scenes

• Cinematic camera work

Prompt Tips:

• Emphasize camera movement: "360° orbit", "FPV drone shot"

• Describe complex motion clearly

• Use cinematic terminology

• Kling 3.0 understands very detailed prompts

Example:

Smooth 360° orbit around a vintage motorcycle in a garage, 
cinematic camera movement, golden hour lighting through windows, 
dust particles in air, detailed textures, professional cinematography

Hailuo 2.3

Best For:

• Action and sports

• Dynamic movement

• Fast-paced content

Prompt Tips:

• Focus on action and movement

• Describe dynamic elements

• Emphasize motion and flow

Example:

Dynamic action shot of a basketball player making a slam dunk, 
slow-motion at peak moment, sports arena atmosphere, dramatic 
lighting, energetic and powerful, crowd in the background

Seedance 2

Best For:

• Natural motion and stable subjects

• Cinematic footage with native audio

• Wide aspect ratio support including 21:9 ultrawide

Prompt Tips:

• Describe motion and mood naturally

• Audio is generated by default — include sound cues in your prompt if desired

• Supports "auto" duration (the model picks the best length for your prompt)

• Use Seedance 2 Fast for quicker iterations at the same quality tier

Example:

A lone violinist performing on a foggy bridge at dawn, slow crane shot 
rising to reveal the river below, strings echoing through the mist, 
soft golden light breaking through the clouds

Wan 2.7

Best For:

• High resolution 1080p output

• Flexible duration (2-15s)

• All standard aspect ratios plus 4:3 and 3:4

Prompt Tips:

• Works well with detailed scene descriptions

• Supports negative prompts for avoiding unwanted elements

• Prompt expansion enabled by default (enhances short prompts)

• Good for cinematic and narrative content

Example:

Cinematic shot of a vintage car driving down a coastal highway at sunset, 
smooth camera tracking from the side, ocean waves visible in background, 
warm golden lighting, film grain texture, nostalgic atmosphere

Grok (xAI)

Best For:

• Fast video generation

• Mobile-first content (TikTok, Instagram Reels)

• Unique aspect ratios (2:1, 1:2, 20:9, 19.5:9, 9:19.5, 9:20)

• Quick iterations and previews

Prompt Tips:

• Simple, natural language prompts work well

• Describe motion and mood clearly

• Works great with direct, descriptive prompts

• Also supports Image-to-Video and Video-to-Video modes

Unique Features:

• Duration up to 15 seconds - Matches longest models

• Mobile aspect ratios - 19.5:9, 9:19.5 for modern smartphones

• Panoramic formats - 2:1, 1:2 for ultra-wide/tall content

• Video-to-Video support - Transform existing videos

Example:

A person walking through a bustling city street at night, 
neon signs reflecting on wet pavement, dynamic urban atmosphere,
smooth camera following motion, cinematic mood

Setting Parameters

Aspect Ratio

Choose based on your platform:

• 16:9 - YouTube, general video (supported by all models)

• 9:16 - TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts (supported by all models)

• 1:1 - Instagram posts (not supported by VEO 3.1)

• 21:9 - Ultrawide cinematic (Seedance 2)

• 4:3 - Classic/vintage look (Wan 2.7, Seedance 2)

• 3:4 - Portrait alternative (Wan 2.7, Seedance 2)

• 2:1 - Panoramic landscape (Grok only)

• 1:2 - Extra tall portrait (Grok only)

• 20:9 / 19.5:9 - Modern smartphone landscape (Grok only)

• 9:19.5 / 9:20 - Modern smartphone portrait (Grok only)

Note: VEO 3.1 models only support 16:9 and 9:16 aspect ratios. For 1:1, 4:3, or 3:4, use Wan 2.7 or Seedance 2. For 21:9 ultrawide, use Seedance 2. For mobile-specific ratios (20:9, 19.5:9), use Grok.

Duration

• 4 seconds - Quick clips, social media

• 8 seconds - Standard length (most models)

• 10 seconds - Longer clips (Kling, Sora)

• 12 seconds - Maximum (Sora 2 only)

• 15 seconds - Maximum (Wan 2.7, Seedance 2, Grok)

Resolution

• 720p - Faster generation, lower cost

• 1080p - Standard quality (most models)

• 4K - Highest quality (Veo 3.1 and Veo 3.1 Fast — Veo 3.1 Lite is 720p / 1080p only)

Audio

Enable audio for models that support it:

• Veo 3.1 - Full audio generation

• Veo 3.1 Lite - Visuals only (no AI-generated audio in the clip)

• Seedance 2 - Native audio generation (on by default)

• Kling 3.0 - Audio support (Pro and Standard)

• Other models (Wan 2.7, Hailuo, Sora, Grok) - Add audio in post

Advanced Techniques

Iterative Refinement

1. Generate initial video

2. Review result

3. Ask for adjustments: "Make it more cinematic" or "Add more motion."

4. Regenerate with improvements

Style Transfer

Describe the style you want:

• "Cinematic film look"

• "Documentary style"

• "Animated/cartoon style"

• "Vintage 16mm film"

• "Modern digital"

Camera Movement

Specify camera work:

• Static - No movement

• Push-in - Camera moves closer

• Pull-out - Camera moves away

• Dolly - Sideways movement

• Orbit - Circular movement around a subject

• FPV - First-person view, dynamic

• Aerial - Drone-like perspective

• Tracking - Follows the subject

Lighting Descriptions

• Golden hour - Warm, soft, sunset/sunrise

• Blue hour - Cool, twilight

• Natural daylight - Bright, clear

• Studio lighting - Controlled, professional

• Film noir - High contrast, dramatic shadows

• Soft, natural - Diffused, gentle

Common Use Cases

B-Roll Creation

Prompt Example:

Smooth push-in on a laptop on a modern desk, shallow depth of field, 
soft natural lighting, clean minimalist aesthetic, professional 
and polished

Establishing Shots

Prompt Example:

Wide aerial shot of a bustling city at sunset, cinematic perspective, 
golden hour lighting, dynamic clouds, epic and grand scale

Product Showcases

Prompt Example:

360° slow rotation of a premium watch on a dark background, 
professional product photography style, dramatic lighting, 
luxury aesthetic, detailed textures

Social Media Content

Prompt Example:

Energetic vertical shot of a person dancing in an urban setting, 
vibrant colors, dynamic camera movement, trendy and engaging, 
perfect for social media

Troubleshooting

"Video doesn't match my prompt."

Solutions:

• Be more specific in your description

• Include camera movement details

• Mention style and mood

• Try a different model

• Iterate: "Make it more [desired quality]."

"Generation failed"

Solutions:

• Check that your Fal.ai account has credits

• Verify internet connection

• Try a shorter prompt

• Check model availability

• Reduce resolution or duration

"Video quality is low."

Solutions:

• Use higher resolution models (Sora 2 Pro, Wan 2.7)

• Increase the resolution setting

• Use upscaling after generation

• Check prompt clarity (better prompts = better results)

"Audio not generating."

Solutions:

• Ensure you selected a model with audio (Veo 3.1, Veo 3.1 Fast, Seedance 2 — not Veo 3.1 Lite; or Kling 3.0)

• Check "Audio" toggle is enabled

• Mention audio in your prompt

• Some models don't support audio

Best Practices

1. Start specific - More details = better results

2. Include camera movement - "Static shot" vs. "push-in."

3. Describe lighting - "Golden hour" or "studio lighting."

4. Mention style - "Cinematic" or "documentary."

5. Iterate - Refine based on results

6. Use reference mode - For character/product consistency

7. Match model to use case - See model comparison guide

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Next: Learn about Image-to-Video to animate still images. Also see: Video Prompter Assistant to learn how to use it to create expert prompts.