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# Video Create Mode
Video Create mode is for artists who want more control over timing, motion character, and consistency.
### What it’s for
* Directly generating video with video models
* Getting repeatable results by controlling motion and evolution across frames
* Building clips that you can extend or stitch together
### Workflow
1. Switch Create mode to **Video**.
2. Pick a video model / preset.
3. Set your video controls (length, FPS, cinematic prompt, etc.).
4. Optionally add **First & Last Frame** references.
5. Generate, review, iterate.
> **Recommended workflow**\
> Start with defaults, then adjust one setting at a time. Small changes can have outsized impact in video.
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### Video Controls
These controls are specific to video generation and affect motion, detail, and consistency over time. (Exact names may vary by model.)
#### Cinematic Prompt
The \*\*Cinematic Prompt\*\* helps guide how your scene moves and unfolds over time. Instead of focusing on what the scene looks like, it adds film-style direction such as camera movement, framing, pacing, and transitions to shape the visual storytelling.
You can use cinematic prompts to influence:
• Camera motion (dolly, pan, zoom, orbit)
• Shot composition and framing
• Scene reveals and scale changes
• Transitions, morphs, and visual continuity
• Overall cinematic mood and rhythm
To make this easy, you can choose from a curated set of cinematic presets, ranging from classic film techniques to more experimental and creative effects. Presets can be used as-is or combined with your own prompt for more control.
Steps
Controls how many refinement iterations each frame gets.
* Higher steps can improve detail and stability
* Higher steps also increase render time and cost
**Recommended:** Leave at the default unless you’re troubleshooting artifacts or aiming for maximum fidelity.
#### Shift
Offsets how motion and detail evolve over time by subtly shifting the model’s internal sampling progression.
* Small changes can affect pacing, emphasis, and how details emerge frame-to-frame
* Larger changes can reduce repetition but may introduce instability
**Recommended:** Keep the default for most results.\
**Creative tip:** If you see repeating textures or looping “micro motion,” nudge Shift slightly and re-render. Tiny adjustments can break repetition without changing the whole look.
#### FPS and length
* Higher FPS can feel smoother but may amplify artifacts if motion isn’t stable
**Tip:** For social-ready clips, start shorter, then extend using First/Last Frame continuity.
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