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Quick Start: Video in 30 Minutes
Generate AI content, edit, and export your first polished video.
What You'll Need Before Starting
- A script or outline for a 30-60 second video
- Any brand assets or logos you want to include
- Enough credits for a few generations (video, image, or audio)
30-Minute Workflow
1. Generate Visuals (10 minutes)
Start by creating your visual content. Use Kling for motion clips and Flux for still images. Keep prompts short and specific - focus on the action and tone you need.
2. Create Narration (5 minutes)
Paste your script into ElevenLabs and select a voice that matches your brand. Generate the voiceover and download it to your project.
3. Build Your Timeline (10 minutes)
Drag your generated footage, images, and voiceover onto the timeline. Trim clips to fit your narration, add transitions between scenes, and include text for your call-to-action.
4. Add Music (3 minutes)
Generate a background track with ElevenLabs or add music from your library. Use automation to duck the music under your voiceover so speech stays clear.
5. Export (2 minutes)
Choose a platform preset (YouTube, TikTok, etc.) and export. Your project stays open for future tweaks.
Timeline breakdown: Setup takes about 5 minutes, generation takes 10, editing takes 10, and export takes 5.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| Clip too short? | Extend the generation or duplicate and reverse the clip to create a loop. |
| Voiceover mispronounces words? | Add phonetic spelling in parentheses and regenerate that line. |
| Music overpowers speech? | Use automation to lower music volume during voiceover sections. |
| Slow rendering? | Close other browser tabs and enable proxy mode. |
Quick Upgrades
Once you have the basics down, try these improvements:
- Duplicate for platforms: Copy your timeline and adjust for vertical or horizontal format.
- Apply color grades: Use presets for a consistent, polished look.
- Add motion graphics: Keyframe text and graphics for professional polish.
- Organize for reuse: Tag clips by scene so you can find them for future projects.
Example: Generate a 30-second promo, then duplicate it for TikTok and YouTube with different text overlays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Scaling Your Production
Save your best prompts and timeline structures as templates. Next time, you'll start with a proven foundation instead of a blank project. The more you reuse, the faster you get.
| Step | Time | Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Generate visuals | 10 min | Kling/Flux |
| Create voiceover | 5 min | ElevenLabs |
| Edit timeline | 10 min | Timeline editor |
| Add music | 3 min | ElevenLabs |
| Export | 2 min | Export presets |
You've got this. Start simple, iterate, and build on what works.