# Installation & Activation ## Setup Video {% embed url="" %} ## 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](https://aescripts.com/learn/post/zxp-installer/) ### Step 2: Install the Plugin
#### Using aescripts ZXP Installer 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](https://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](https://youtu.be/3tlWda8jsf4) * **Join the Discord:** [Chat Video Pro Community](https://discord.gg/WjGaUYtNyr) * **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 2026 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:** ```bash 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 **** 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](https://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:** * **Discord:** [Join the Community](https://discord.gg/WjGaUYtNyr) * **In-app:** Gear icon → Contact Us * **Founder Onboarding Session:** Not a support call — a live 60-minute session where we build your AI workflow inside your actual Premiere project. Come with a project open; leave with a working pipeline. 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