Installation & Activation

Follow these steps to install and activate Chat Video Pro in Adobe Premiere Pro. The entire process takes just a few minutes.

Setup Video

Step 1: Download Chat Video Pro

Check Your Email

After purchase, you'll receive an email with your Chat Video Pro receipt containing:

• ✅ Download link for the Chat Video Pro .zxp plugin file

• ✅ Your personal license key to unlock Chat Video Pro

Can't find the email?

• Check your spam or promotions folder

• Look for an email from Momentohm Media or your payment processor

• Contact support if you still can't locate it

Access Your Download

1. Open your receipt email

2. Scroll down to find the "View Order" button

3. Click "View Order" to access your order page

4. Download both:

   • ChatVideoPro.zxp - The extension file

   • AEScripts ZXP Manager - The installer tool (Mac or Windows) AEScripts ZXP Installer

Step 2: Install the Plugin

Using AEScripts ZXP Manager

1. Open the AEScripts ZXP Installer

   • Launch the ZXP Manager application you downloaded

2. Drag and Drop

   • Drag the ChatVideoPro.zxp file into the ZXP Manager window

   • You should see it appear in the installer interface

3. Click Install

   • Click the Install button in the ZXP Manager

   • Wait for the installation to complete

   • You'll see a confirmation when Chat Video Pro is installed

Open in Premiere Pro

1. Launch Adobe Premiere Pro

2. Open the Extension

   • Go to Window → Extensions → Chat Video Pro

   • The panel will open (you can dock it wherever you prefer)

3. Onboarding starts automatically

   • The activation wizard will appear

Step 3: Activate Your License

A) Activate Your License Key

1. Copy your license key

   • Find it in your receipt email

2. Paste into Chat Video Pro

3. Click "Next"

B) Create Your FAL Key

Chat Video Pro uses your own FAL.ai API key

1. Click "Get FAL Key"

   • It opens fal.ai/dashboard/keys in your browser

2. Sign in to FAL.ai

   • Sign in with your Google account (or create a new account)

3. Create a New Key

   • Once logged in, click "Add Key" or "Create Key"

   • Choose "Admin Key" type

   • Give it a name like "Chat Video Pro" or "CVP"

   • Click "Create Key"

4. Copy Your Key

   • The key will appear in the format: key_id:key_secret

   • Important: Copy the entire key (both parts with the colon)

   • Save it somewhere safe so you don't have to repeat this process

5. Paste into Chat Video Pro

   • Return to the Chat Video Pro activation screen

   • Paste your FAL key into the field

   • Click "Next" or "Save"

C) Add Funds to Your FAL Account

Before you can generate videos, you need to add funds to your FAL.ai account.

1. Access Usage Dashboard

   • In Chat Video Pro, click the Gear icon (⚙️) in the header

   • Select Usage from the menu

2. View Your Balance

   • Click "See Balance" or "View in Fal Dashboard"

   • This opens your FAL.ai account dashboard

3. Add Funds

   • Recommended starting amount: $10-$20

   • Add more if you plan to generate many videos

   • FAL uses a pay-as-you-go model with no subscription

Why add funds?

• Chat Video Pro uses a pay-as-you-go model

• No subscription fees

• No upcharges

• No credits that expire

• Track spending per project

• Only pay for what you use

You're Ready to Create!

Once activation is complete, you now have access to:

• ✅ AI Video Models (Sora, Veo, Kling, Hailuo, WAN)

• ✅ Upscaler Tools (Topaz, Flash VSR 2, Bria)

• ✅ Canvas Editor (Image editing and manipulation)

• ✅ ChatGPT Assistant (Workflow help and troubleshooting)

• ✅ Story Cutter (Transcript analysis and paper cuts)

• ✅ All inside your Premiere timeline

Next Steps

• Dock the panel next to your Lumetri scopes for easy access

• Watch the full walkthrough: YouTube Tutorial

• Join the Discord: Chat Video Pro Community

• Try your first generation: See First 5 Things to Try

Troubleshooting

"I don't see Chat Video Pro inside Premiere"

Solution:

1. Verify installation - Check that the ZXP file was successfully installed

2. Check Premiere Pro version - Must be 2024 or later

3. Restart Premiere Pro - Close and reopen the application

4. Check Extensions menu - Go to Window → Extensions → Chat Video Pro

5. Enable CEP debugging (if still not visible):

   Windows:

   • Create registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Adobe\CSXS.11 (or CSXS.10, CSXS.9 for older Premiere)

   • Add DWORD: PlayerDebugMode = 1

   • Restart Premiere Pro

   macOS:

   defaults write com.adobe.CSXS.11 PlayerDebugMode 1

   (Change 11 to your Premiere version number)

   • Restart Premiere Pro

"My license key won't activate"

Solutions:

• Verify you copied the entire key (no extra spaces before/after)

• Check the key is from a valid purchase

• Ensure you're using the key from your receipt email

• Try copying the key again (sometimes hidden characters get included)

• Contact support at [email protected] if issues persist

"Where do I paste my API key?"

FAL Key:

• Paste it in the activation wizard during setup

• Or later: Gear icon → Settings → API Keys → FAL.ai Key field

• Format: key_id:key_secret (both parts with colon)

Other API Keys (Optional):

• OpenAI: Gear icon → Settings → API Keys → OpenAI

• Gemini: Gear icon → Settings → API Keys → Gemini

"How do I add funds for video generation?"

1. Click Gear icon (⚙️) → Usage

2. Click "See Balance" or "View in Fal Dashboard"

3. This opens your FAL.ai account

4. Click "Add Funds" or "Add Credits"

5. Recommended: Start with $10-$20

6. Funds never expire - pay only for what you use

"Do I need a subscription?"

No! Chat Video Pro uses a pay-as-you-go model:

• ✅ No subscription fees

• ✅ No monthly charges

• ✅ No credits that expire

• ✅ Only pay for generations you use

• ✅ Track spending per project

FAL Key Errors

Common issues:

• Format incorrect: Must be key_id:key_secret (with colon, both parts)

• Key inactive: Verify the key is active in your FAL dashboard

• No funds: Add credits to your FAL account (see Usage panel)

• Wrong key type: Make sure you created an "Admin Key" in FAL

To fix:

1. Go to fal.ai/dashboard/keys

2. Verify your key is active

3. Copy the full key again (both parts)

4. Paste into Chat Video Pro: Gear → Settings → API Keys

Privacy & Security

• All keys stored locally - Never sent to external servers except for API calls

• License validation is local - No phone-home for activation

• Generated media cached locally - Stored in your chat media folders

• Transcripts and memory - All stored in local browser storage

• Your data stays private - We never touch your data or API keys

Getting Support

• Email: [email protected]

• Discord: Join the Community

• In-app: Gear icon → Contact Us

---

Next: Learn about the Interface Overview to understand Chat Video Pro's layout.