Text-to-Video

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

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, Kling, Hailuo, or WAN

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:

Dynamic tracking shot following a skateboarder weaving through 
urban streets at sunset, energetic and fast-paced, vibrant colors, 
street art in 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 speaking character clearly

• Mention audio needs

• Use reference mode for character consistency

Example:

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

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 O1 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 background

Setting Parameters

Aspect Ratio

Choose based on your platform:

• 16:9 - YouTube, general video

• 9:16 - TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts

• 1:1 - Instagram posts

• 4:3 - Classic/vintage look

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)

Resolution

• 720p - Faster generation, lower cost

• 1080p - Standard quality (most models)

• 4K - Highest quality (Sora 2 Pro, WAN 2.5)

Audio

Enable audio for models that support it:

• Veo 3.1 - Full audio generation

• Kling 2.6 - Audio support

• Other models - 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 subject

• FPV - First-person view, dynamic

• Aerial - Drone-like perspective

• Tracking - Follows 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 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 2.5)

• Increase 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, Kling 2.6)

• 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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