Video - Parallel AI

Create videos using AI - from text descriptions or by animating images. Perfect for social media content, product showcases, marketing materials, and creative projects.

What Can You Create?

Social media video clips
Product animations
Background and ambiance videos
Marketing and promotional content
Animated scenes
Creative visual content

Creating Your First Video

Step 1: Open Video Generation

Select your company from the sidebar
Click Video (under the Content Engine menu)
Click Generate Video (or the + button)

Step 2: Choose Your Approach

You have two main options: Text-to-Video: Describe what you want in words Image-to-Video: Animate a starting image

Step 3: For Text-to-Video

Write a detailed description of what you want to see:

A serene lake at sunset with gentle ripples on the water.
Mountains in the background with soft golden light.
A small boat floating peacefully. Cinematic quality.

Step 4: For Image-to-Video

Click Add Image
Upload a starting image or select from your library
Describe how you want it to animate:

The clouds slowly moving across the sky,
leaves gently swaying in the wind.

Step 5: Configure Settings

Choose your video options:

Duration: Varies by model (typically 4–30 seconds)
Aspect ratio: 16:9 (landscape), 9:16 (portrait/stories), 1:1 (square)
Resolution: 720p or 1080p
Model: Different AI models for different styles

Step 6: Generate

Click Generate
Wait for processing (can take 1-5 minutes)
Preview your video when ready

Understanding Video Settings

Duration

Available durations depend on the model you pick. Common choices:

Duration	Best For
5 seconds	Social clips, GIFs, quick cuts
10 seconds	Short stories, product showcases
15-30 seconds	Full scenes, advertisements

Note: Longer videos take more time to generate and use more credits.

Aspect Ratio

Ratio	Dimensions	Best For
16:9	Landscape	YouTube, websites, presentations
9:16	Portrait	TikTok, Instagram Stories, Reels
1:1	Square	Instagram feed, Facebook

Resolution

Resolution	Quality	File Size
720p	Good	Smaller
1080p	High	Larger

Motion Settings

Some models offer additional controls:

Setting	What It Does
Motion Intensity	Low = subtle, High = dynamic
Camera Motion	Static, pan, zoom, orbit
Style	Realistic, cinematic, animated

Writing Great Video Prompts

Be Specific About Movement

The AI needs to know what should move and how: ❌ Vague: “A city scene” ✅ Specific: “Cars driving slowly down a city street at night, neon signs glowing, light rain falling, camera slowly panning right”

Include These Elements

Element	Example
Subject	”A woman in a red dress”
Action	”walking along the beach”
Environment	”at sunset, waves gently rolling”
Camera	”camera following from behind”
Style	”cinematic film quality”
Mood	”peaceful and romantic”

Example Prompts

Product showcase:

A sleek smartphone rotating slowly on a white surface.
Soft studio lighting with subtle reflections.
Professional product video style, smooth motion.

Nature scene:

Aerial drone shot flying over a dense green forest.
Morning mist between the trees, golden sunlight
breaking through. Slow, smooth forward movement.
Cinematic quality.

Abstract:

Colorful abstract liquid shapes slowly morphing
and flowing. Deep blues and purples blending.
Smooth, mesmerizing motion. Perfect loop.

Using Images to Start

Why Start from an Image?

More control over the visual style
Use your own product photos
Create consistent branded content
Animate existing artwork or designs

How to Use Image-to-Video

Upload or select your starting image

Describe what motion you want:

The person's hair gently blowing in the wind,
clouds moving slowly in the background

Configure settings
Generate

First Frame / Last Frame

Some models let you specify both the start and end:

Upload a first frame (starting image)
Upload a last frame (ending image)
The AI creates a smooth transition between them

Video Processing Time

Video generation takes longer than images or audio:

Duration	Typical Wait
5 seconds	1-2 minutes
10 seconds	2-3 minutes
15+ seconds	3-5+ minutes

You can leave the page while waiting - check back later for your result.

Checking Status

Look for status indicators:

Generating: Still processing
Complete: Ready to view
Failed: Something went wrong (try again or adjust prompt)

Managing Your Videos

Viewing Your Library

Go to Video
Browse your generated videos
Click to preview any video

Playing Videos

Click on a video
Use the video player controls
Full screen if needed

Downloading Videos

Click on a video
Click Download
Video saves to your computer as MP4

Deleting Videos

Click the three-dot menu (⋮) on the video
Select Delete
Confirm

Tips for Better Videos

1. Start Short

Generate 5-second clips first to test your prompt. Once you like the result, try longer versions.

2. Keep Movement Simple

AI handles simple, single-direction movement best:

Slow pan across a scene
Gradual zoom in
Single subject moving

Complex multi-element movement often has issues.

3. Be Patient

Video generation is computationally intensive. Give it time, and don’t generate the same thing multiple times simultaneously.

4. Iterate on Your Prompt

If results aren’t right:

Add more specific details
Simplify what you’re asking for
Try different style keywords
Use a different model

5. Consider Combining Clips

For longer videos:

Generate multiple short clips
Download them
Combine in a video editor

Common Issues

”My video looks different than expected”

Add more descriptive detail
Specify the style explicitly
Try a different model
Reduce the number of moving elements

”Motion is too fast/slow”

Adjust the motion intensity setting
Add “slow” or “gentle” to your prompt
Shorter videos often have smoother motion

”Video generation failed”

Try a simpler prompt
Reduce video length
Check that your prompt doesn’t violate content policies
Try again later (might be high demand)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I add audio to generated videos? A: Generate video and audio separately, then combine in a video editor. Q: Why is video generation slow? A: Video requires generating many frames and is computationally intensive. It’s normal for it to take a few minutes. Q: Can I use these videos commercially? A: Yes, check your subscription terms for specific commercial use rights. Q: What’s the maximum video length? A: Typically 30 seconds per generation. For longer videos, generate multiple clips and combine them. Q: Can I generate videos with specific people? A: Generating realistic videos of specific real people isn’t supported for privacy and ethical reasons.

​What Can You Create?

​Creating Your First Video

​Step 1: Open Video Generation

​Step 2: Choose Your Approach

​Step 3: For Text-to-Video

​Step 4: For Image-to-Video

​Step 5: Configure Settings

​Step 6: Generate

​Understanding Video Settings

​Duration

​Aspect Ratio

​Resolution

​Motion Settings

​Writing Great Video Prompts

​Be Specific About Movement

​Include These Elements

​Example Prompts

​Using Images to Start

​Why Start from an Image?

​How to Use Image-to-Video

​First Frame / Last Frame

​Video Processing Time

​Checking Status

​Managing Your Videos

​Viewing Your Library

​Playing Videos

​Downloading Videos

​Deleting Videos

​Tips for Better Videos

​1. Start Short

​2. Keep Movement Simple

​3. Be Patient

​4. Iterate on Your Prompt

​5. Consider Combining Clips

​Common Issues

​”My video looks different than expected”

​”Motion is too fast/slow”

​”Video generation failed”

​Frequently Asked Questions

​Next Steps