How Do I…(Quick Tasks)

This page answers common “How do I do X?” questions in Chat Video Pro. Each answer gives you the quick path, with links to deeper documentation where relevant.

How do I generate a thumbnail?

1. Open Chat Video Pro inside Premiere Pro

2. Use the Frame Capture button to grab a frame from your timeline

3. Enter a prompt describing the thumbnail style (lighting, mood, text focus, etc.)

4. Select GPT Image 2 (recommended for text overlay and complex compositions) or Nano Banana Pro, and enable Thumbnail Mode

5. Click Generate

You can save the generated image directly for use on YouTube or social platforms.

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How do I remove a background from an image or frame?

1. Capture a frame or import an image into the chat

2. Ask Chat Video Pro to remove the background

3. Save the result as a transparent image if supported by the model

This is useful for:

• Overlays

• Logos

• Quick composites without external tools

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How do I capture a frame from my timeline?

1. Move the playhead to the desired frame

2. Click the Frame Capture button inside Chat Video Pro

3. The captured frame is automatically added to the chat composer

This frame can then be used for:

• Image generation

• Image-to-video

• Background removal

• VFX concepts

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How do I generate video content?

1. Decide whether you’re generating:

   • Text-to-video

   • Image-to-video

   • Video-to-video

2. Provide the required input (text, image, or video)

3. Select a compatible video model

4. Enter a clear, concise prompt

5. Click Generate

Start with short durations and lower resolutions to confirm the workflow before scaling up.

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How do I add VFX without After Effects?

Primary path — Kling O3 VFX on existing footage (3-10 seconds):

1. Import your clip using the Import Clip button

2. Click "Edit" on the video thumbnail

3. Select Kling VFX from the mode dropdown

4. Describe the effect: "Add heavy rain with wet streets" or "Make it nighttime with dramatic lighting"

5. Optionally add a reference image and point to it with @Image1 for more accurate results

6. Click Edit Video — original audio is preserved automatically

Power workflow: First capture a frame → generate a styled reference image with Nano Banana → use that image as a guide for Kling VFX. "Show, don't tell" consistently outperforms text-only prompts.

For generating new VFX-style B-roll (rather than modifying existing footage): use a standard text-to-video or image-to-video generation with a descriptive effect prompt.

👉 See Kling O3 VFX and VFX Workflow Guide for detailed walkthroughs.

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How do I generate a transition?

1. Add two images to Chat Video Pro to enter transition mode

2. Describe the transition style (glitch, blur, morph, energy, etc.)

3. Generate a short video clip

4. Place the generated clip between your two shots in the timeline

For best results:

• Keep transitions short

• Match the color and motion direction of surrounding clips

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How do I use Story tools for long footage?

Chat Video Pro can assist with:

• Story analysis

• Highlight identification

• Editing suggestions based on transcripts

Typical use cases:

• Long interviews

• Podcasts

• Documentary footage

For best results:

• Export your transcript from Premiere Pro's Text panel (Window → Text → three dots ⋯ → Export as transcript file) as a .json file — SRT, VTT, and .txt files are not supported

• Attach the .json file via the paperclip (📎) button in the Story Cutter conversation — a purple pill confirms it's loaded

• Use clear instructions when prompting: include platform, runtime, and the goal of the video

👉 See Story Cutter workflows for the full guide including Insert Rough Cut, /batch, and creative brief support

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How do I avoid wasting credits?

Best practices:

• Start with a reference image

• Dial in a prompt with the video prompter

• Use a less expensive video model like Hailuo

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How do I check what I’ve generated?

You can view usage in two places:

• Inside Chat Video Pro: Gear icon → Usage panel

• In your provider dashboard for full billing and job history

• You can see all the generated media from the library

If something didn’t return to the panel, it may still exist in the provider dashboard.

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How do I get help if I’m stuck?

If something doesn’t work:

1. Check Generation Errors & Failed Jobs FAQ

2. Confirm credits and API setup

3. Restart Premiere Pro

If you still need help:

• Use Gear icon → Contact Us

• Or email support (listed in the About panel)

Include:

• What you were trying to do

• Model used

• Error message (if any)

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