> ## Documentation Index
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# Text to Video

> Text-to-Video generation creates dynamic video content from written descriptions. Describe the scene, action, and style you want, and Zoice's AI will generate a high-quality video clip.

## Quick Start

Generate videos from text prompts using Zoice’s AI video generation models.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to New Video">
    Go to the Video Generator tool in your Zoice dashboard by clicking on **New Video**.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/shoutpreneurllp/Qpau63XtSH1ElIfW/images/new-video.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Qpau63XtSH1ElIfW&q=85&s=3bc83833351630689c12c249cfc2108f" alt="Navigate to New Video" width="2000" height="1000" data-path="images/new-video.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Model">
    Choose a Video model like **Veo 3.0** or **Veo 3.1** based on your project needs.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/shoutpreneurllp/RKvW9rME47MixiX_/images/select-video-model.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=RKvW9rME47MixiX_&q=85&s=dd57f3b612f075452a36833df7eb0906" alt="Select Model" width="1722" height="1304" data-path="images/select-video-model.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Settings and Select Text to Video Mode">
    Set dimensions, resolution, and choose **Text to Video** mode.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/shoutpreneurllp/8RapMNpSuvxTJuKY/images/t2v-4.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=8RapMNpSuvxTJuKY&q=85&s=1c809023fd78180cd1b81df5f6e5b3fd" alt="Configure Settings" width="1586" height="390" data-path="images/t2v-4.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Write Your Text Prompt">
    Enter a detailed description of the scene and action you want to create in the prompt box.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/shoutpreneurllp/8RapMNpSuvxTJuKY/images/t2v-6.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=8RapMNpSuvxTJuKY&q=85&s=eb5515e62c5c9e1c7cf7e9fb7db53c06" alt="Write Your Text Prompt" width="1576" height="398" data-path="images/t2v-6.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click on Generate">
    Click on the **Generate** button to begin creating your video.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/shoutpreneurllp/8RapMNpSuvxTJuKY/images/t2v-7.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=8RapMNpSuvxTJuKY&q=85&s=581f0b2272e71327a26166cd5030b173" alt="Generate" width="1572" height="382" data-path="images/t2v-7.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Download">
    Save your generated video.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Writing Video Prompts

### Essential Elements

A good video prompt includes:

1. **Subject/Scene**: What's happening
2. **Action/Movement**: How things move
3. **Camera Work**: Camera angles and movements
4. **Lighting/Atmosphere**: Mood and lighting
5. **Style**: Visual aesthetic

### Example Prompts

<CodeGroup>
  ```text Simple theme={null}
  A cat playing with a ball of yarn in a sunny room
  ```

  ```text Detailed theme={null}
  A fluffy orange cat playfully batting at a red ball of yarn on a hardwood floor, sunlight streaming through a window creating warm shadows, camera slowly panning right, cozy home atmosphere
  ```

  ```text Cinematic theme={null}
  Aerial drone shot flying over a misty mountain valley at sunrise, camera moving forward and descending, golden light breaking through clouds, cinematic color grading, 4K quality
  ```

  ```text Product theme={null}
  Close-up shot of a smartphone rotating on a white surface, studio lighting with soft shadows, camera orbiting around the product, professional commercial style, clean and minimal
  ```
</CodeGroup>

## Video Parameters

### Duration

* **Short**: 2-3 seconds (quick clips)
* **Medium**: 4-6 seconds (standard)
* **Long**: 7-10 seconds (detailed scenes)

<Note>
  Longer videos take more time to generate and may cost more credits.
</Note>

### Resolution

* **720p**: Fast generation, smaller file size
* **1080p**: High quality, recommended for most uses

### Motion Intensity

* **Low**: Subtle movements, static scenes
* **Medium**: Moderate action and camera movement
* **High**: Dynamic action, fast camera movements

## Camera Movement Keywords

Use these keywords to control camera work:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Camera Angles">
    * **Close-up**: Tight shot of subject
    * **Wide shot**: Full scene view
    * **Aerial view**: Bird's eye perspective
    * **Low angle**: Camera looking up
    * **High angle**: Camera looking down
    * **Eye level**: Straight-on view
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Camera Movements">
    * **Pan left/right**: Horizontal rotation
    * **Tilt up/down**: Vertical rotation
    * **Dolly in/out**: Move toward/away
    * **Tracking shot**: Follow subject
    * **Orbit**: Circle around subject
    * **Crane shot**: Vertical movement
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Camera Effects">
    * **Slow motion**: Slowed action
    * **Time-lapse**: Sped up time
    * **Zoom in/out**: Lens zoom
    * **Rack focus**: Focus shift
    * **Handheld**: Shaky, dynamic feel
    * **Steady cam**: Smooth, stable
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Lighting & Atmosphere

### Lighting Conditions

* **Golden hour**: Warm, soft sunset/sunrise light
* **Blue hour**: Cool twilight tones
* **Studio lighting**: Professional, controlled
* **Natural light**: Realistic outdoor lighting
* **Dramatic lighting**: High contrast, shadows
* **Soft lighting**: Diffused, even illumination

### Weather & Atmosphere

* **Sunny**: Bright, clear conditions
* **Cloudy**: Overcast, soft light
* **Rainy**: Wet surfaces, rain effects
* **Foggy**: Misty, atmospheric
* **Stormy**: Dramatic, dark clouds
* **Snowy**: Winter conditions

## Style Keywords

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Cinematic" icon="film">
    Film-like quality, color grading, professional
  </Card>

  <Card title="Documentary" icon="video">
    Realistic, natural, observational
  </Card>

  <Card title="Commercial" icon="bullhorn">
    Polished, professional, product-focused
  </Card>

  <Card title="Artistic" icon="palette">
    Creative, stylized, experimental
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Best Practices

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Prompt Writing Tips">
    * Start with the main subject and action
    * Add camera movement for dynamic videos
    * Include lighting and atmosphere details
    * Specify style and mood
    * Keep prompts focused and clear
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Action Description">
    * Use active verbs (running, flying, spinning)
    * Describe speed and intensity
    * Mention direction of movement
    * Include interaction between elements
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Scene Composition">
    * Describe foreground and background
    * Mention key visual elements
    * Include environmental details
    * Specify color palette if important
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Common Use Cases

### Marketing & Advertising

```text theme={null}
Product showcase video, smartphone rotating on pedestal, 
studio lighting, camera orbiting smoothly, professional 
commercial style, clean white background
```

### Social Media Content

```text theme={null}
Trendy lifestyle shot, coffee being poured into a cup, 
steam rising, morning sunlight, camera slow motion, 
Instagram aesthetic, warm tones
```

### Nature & Landscape

```text theme={null}
Majestic waterfall in lush forest, water cascading down 
rocks, camera slowly moving forward, misty atmosphere, 
golden hour lighting, cinematic nature documentary style
```

### Abstract & Creative

```text theme={null}
Colorful liquid paint swirling and mixing, vibrant colors 
blending together, macro close-up, slow motion, artistic 
abstract style, high contrast
```

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Video doesn't match prompt">
    * Make prompt more specific
    * Add more descriptive details
    * Try different model
    * Simplify complex scenes
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Choppy or unnatural motion">
    * Adjust motion intensity
    * Simplify camera movements
    * Use smoother action descriptions
    * Try different duration
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Low quality output">
    * Increase resolution to 1080p
    * Use quality keywords (4K, cinematic, detailed)
    * Try a higher-tier model
    * Ensure prompt is clear and focused
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

<Tip>
  Start with shorter videos (2-4 seconds) to test your prompts, then increase duration once you're happy with the results.
</Tip>

## Advanced Techniques

### Combining Multiple Elements

```text theme={null}
[Subject] + [Action] + [Camera Movement] + [Lighting] + [Style]

Example: A red sports car driving on coastal highway, 
speeding along curves, aerial drone following from above, 
sunset golden hour lighting, cinematic commercial style
```

### Creating Loops

For looping videos, describe cyclical actions:

```text theme={null}
Ocean waves gently rolling onto sandy beach, continuous 
motion, camera static, soft natural lighting, seamless loop
```

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Image Ref to Video" icon="image" href="/zoice-tools/video-generator/image-ref-to-video">
    Use reference images for video generation
  </Card>

  <Card title="Video Models" icon="microchip" href="/ai-models/video/veo-3-1/overview">
    Explore different video AI models
  </Card>

  <Card title="Prompt Guide" icon="book" href="/prompt-guide/introduction">
    Master prompt engineering
  </Card>
</CardGroup>