Video Generation - ZeroTwo Docs

What is Video Generation?

ZeroTwo’s video generation feature allows you to create short videos from text descriptions. Using advanced AI models, you can bring your ideas to life in motion, perfect for content creation, marketing, and creative projects.

Video generation is an emerging technology that creates realistic motion from text prompts. Results continue to improve as models advance.

Available Video Models

Runway Gen-3

Industry-leading quality

Photorealistic results
Smooth motion
5-10 second clips
Best for: Realistic videos

Stable Video

Versatile generation

Various styles
Creative effects
Customizable output
Best for: Artistic videos

Pika Labs

Fast generation

Quick turnaround
Good quality
Text overlay support
Best for: Quick prototypes

Image-to-Video

Animate images

Start from image
Add motion
Extend scenes
Best for: Bringing stills to life

Creating Your First Video

Enable Video Generation

Click the Video Generation tool toggle in the top bar or mention video creation in your message.

Describe Your Video

Write a clear description of the scene and motion:

Create a 5-second video of waves gently crashing on a 
tropical beach at sunset, with palm trees swaying in 
the breeze

Be specific about the scene, motion, camera movement, and duration.

Choose Options

Specify:

Duration: 3-10 seconds
Style: Realistic, artistic, cinematic
Resolution: 720p, 1080p
Frame rate: 24fps, 30fps

Generate

AI creates your video - this takes 1-5 minutes depending on duration and quality.

You’ll see a progress indicator as your video generates.

Review & Download

Preview the generated video and download in your preferred format (MP4, WebM).

Writing Effective Video Prompts

Essential Elements

A good video prompt includes:

Scene Description
Motion Description
Camera Work
Style & Mood

What is visible

A cozy coffee shop interior with wooden furniture, 
warm lighting from pendant lamps, customers reading 
and working

Be specific about:

Setting and environment
Objects and subjects
Colors and atmosphere
Background elements

What moves and how

Camera slowly pans from left to right while steam rises 
from coffee cups, customers turn pages, barista moves 
in background

Include:

Subject motion (what moves)
Camera motion (panning, zooming, tracking)
Speed (slow, gentle, fast)
Direction of movement

How the shot is framed

Cinematic wide shot, shallow depth of field, 
professional cinematography, smooth camera movement

Specify:

Shot type (wide, medium, close-up)
Camera angle
Camera movement
Focus and depth of field

Aesthetic direction

Warm, inviting atmosphere, golden hour lighting, 
film grain texture, nostalgic feel

Mention:

Visual style
Color grading
Mood and emotion
Reference styles

Complete Example

A person walking down a street

A young woman in a red coat walking confidently down 
a bustling city street in autumn, leaves falling gently 
around her, golden hour lighting casting long shadows, 
smooth tracking shot following from behind, cinematic 
quality, shallow depth of field blurring the background

Cinematic drone shot slowly ascending and rotating around 
an ancient lighthouse on a rocky cliff at sunrise, dramatic 
ocean waves crashing against rocks below, seagulls flying 
past camera, volumetric light rays breaking through morning 
mist, epic landscape cinematography, 4K quality, smooth 
gimbal movement

Video Styles

Film-quality footageKeywords to use:

cinematic quality
film camera
professional cinematography
movie-style lighting
shallow depth of field

Example:

Cinematic shot of a sports car driving along a coastal 
highway at sunset, professional color grading, anamorphic 
lens flare, smooth tracking shot

Realistic, natural styleKeywords to use:

documentary style
natural lighting
handheld camera
real-world footage
authentic movement

Example:

Documentary-style footage of a chef preparing food in 
a busy restaurant kitchen, natural lighting, authentic 
kitchen atmosphere, handheld camera following the action

Accelerated timeKeywords to use:

time-lapse
fast motion
day to night
clouds moving quickly
accelerated time

Example:

Time-lapse of a city skyline from afternoon to night, 
clouds moving quickly overhead, lights turning on in 
buildings, traffic flowing in fast motion

Dramatic slowdownKeywords to use:

slow motion
high frame rate
bullet time
dramatic slow-mo
detailed movement

Example:

Slow motion shot of water droplets falling into a pool, 
creating ripples and splashes, crystal clear details, 
macro photography, dramatic lighting

Drone/bird’s eye viewKeywords to use:

drone shot
aerial view
bird's eye perspective
flying over
overhead shot

Example:

Aerial drone footage flying over a winding mountain road 
through autumn forest, smooth ascending and orbiting 
motion, breathtaking landscape views

Stylized motion graphicsKeywords to use:

3D animation
motion graphics
stylized animation
cartoon style
animated sequence

Example:

Smooth 3D animation of geometric shapes morphing and 
rotating, vibrant colors, modern motion graphics style, 
abstract visual design

Camera Movements

Control how the camera moves through your scene:

Pan

Horizontal rotation

Slowly panning from left to right across the landscape

Left to right or right to left
Reveals scene gradually
Creates sense of space

Tilt

Vertical rotation

Camera tilts up from ground level to reveal towering skyscraper

Up or down movement
Reveals height or depth
Dramatic reveal technique

Zoom

Change focal length

Slowly zooming in on subject's face to show emotion

Zoom in (closer detail)
Zoom out (reveal context)
Creates focus or context

Tracking/Dolly

Camera moves through space

Smooth tracking shot following character walking through forest

Forward/backward movement
Side-to-side tracking
Creates immersion

Orbit

Circular movement around subject

Camera orbiting around product on display stand, 360-degree view

Shows all angles
Dramatic presentation
Professional product shots

Crane

Vertical camera movement

Crane shot rising up and away from scene to reveal full landscape

Ascending or descending
Epic establishing shots
Shows scale

Static

No camera movement

Static wide shot of busy intersection with traffic and pedestrians

Fixed camera position
Focus on subject motion
Clean, simple composition

Advanced Techniques

Image-to-Video

Start with an image and add motion:

Upload Image

Upload or generate an image to use as the first frame

Describe Motion

Animate this image: camera slowly pushes forward, 
trees sway gently, clouds drift across the sky

Generate

AI creates video starting from your image

Image-to-video is great for bringing still concept art or photos to life.

Video Extension

Extend existing videos:

Extend this video by 5 seconds, continuing the same 
motion and style

Useful for making clips longer or adding transition time.

Style Transfer

Apply artistic styles to video:

Convert this video to look like a watercolor painting 
in motion, with soft, flowing brush strokes

Transform realistic footage into artistic renditions.

Text Overlay

Add text to videos:

Create product demo video with text overlay: 
"Introducing the Future" appearing at 2 seconds

Combine video with text for marketing materials.

Use Cases

Marketing & Advertising

Product Showcases

Smooth 360-degree rotating view of smartwatch on 
premium display stand, elegant lighting, reflective 
surface, luxury product video style

Perfect for e-commerce and product launches.

Brand Videos

Cinematic brand video showing modern office space 
with team collaborating, natural lighting, diverse 
professionals, inspiring corporate atmosphere

Company culture and brand storytelling.

Content Creation

YouTube Intros

Dynamic intro sequence with logo reveal, particle 
effects, modern motion graphics, 5-second duration, 
energetic feel

Professional channel intros and outros.

B-Roll Footage

Cinematic b-roll of person typing on laptop in 
modern workspace, shallow depth of field, natural 
window lighting, professional corporate video style

Supporting footage for video essays and documentaries.

Transitions

Smooth transition from daytime city to nighttime 
with lights turning on, time-lapse style, 3-second 
duration

Scene transitions for video editing.

Creative Projects

Music Videos

Surreal music video sequence: abstract shapes 
morphing to the beat, vibrant neon colors, psychedelic 
visual effects, creative artistic style

Experimental and artistic video content.

Concept Visualization

Futuristic sci-fi cityscape with flying vehicles, 
neon signs, rain falling, Blade Runner aesthetic, 
moody atmospheric lighting

Visualize ideas and concepts.

Animated Backgrounds

Subtle animated background of slowly moving particles 
and light bokeh effects, suitable for video calls or 
presentations

Dynamic backdrops for various uses.

Technical Specifications

Duration Options

Duration	Best For	Generation Time
3 seconds	Quick clips, logos	1-2 minutes
5 seconds	Standard content	2-3 minutes
7 seconds	Detailed scenes	3-4 minutes
10 seconds	Full sequences	4-5 minutes

Longer videos take more time to generate and use more compute resources.

Resolution Options

720p HD
1080p Full HD
Vertical (9:16)
Square (1:1)

1280x720 pixels

Good for social media
Fast generation
Smaller file sizes
Mobile-friendly

Frame Rate Options

24 fps: Cinematic, film-like
30 fps: Standard video, smooth
60 fps: Ultra-smooth, sports/action

Working with Generated Videos

Preview & Review

Play Preview

Watch generated video directly in chat

Loop Playback

Videos automatically loop for easy review

Frame-by-Frame

Scrub through video to check every frame

Request Changes

Make the motion slower and add more dramatic lighting

Download Options

MP4 (H.264)

Universal compatibility, smaller files

WebM

Web-optimized, modern format

GIF

Convert short clips to animated GIFs

Frame Sequence

Export as individual frames (PNG sequence)

Editing & Enhancement

Trim & Cut
Speed Adjustment
Color Grading
Add Effects

Trim this video to start at 1 second and end at 4 seconds

Slow down this video to 50% speed for dramatic effect

Apply warm color grading to this video, increase saturation

Add subtle film grain and vignette effect to this video

Best Practices

Start Simple

Begin with straightforward scenes:

Clear subject
Simple motion
Defined camera movement
Short duration

Build complexity as you learn what works well.

Be Specific About Motion

❌ “Things moving around”
✅ “Camera pans left while subject walks right, trees sway gently in breeze”Detailed motion descriptions yield better results.

Consider Physics

Videos work best when motion is realistic:

Objects fall downward
Water flows naturally
Light behaves correctly
Movements have appropriate speed

Avoid requesting impossible physics.

Use Reference Styles

Mention cinematography styles:

“Wes Anderson style”
“Nature documentary”
“Music video aesthetic”
“Commercial product video”

Helps AI understand visual language.

Plan for Editing

Generate videos with editing in mind:

Leave space at start/end for transitions
Consider how clips will sequence
Generate multiple angles of same scene
Create complementary B-roll

Limitations & Considerations

Current limitations:

Limited to 10 seconds maximum
Some complex motions may not work perfectly
Text in scenes can be challenging
Human faces and hands are improving but not perfect
Generation takes 1-5 minutes
Cannot currently include audio/sound

What Works Well

✅ Natural scenes (landscapes, water, sky)
✅ Simple camera movements
✅ Product showcases and rotations
✅ Abstract animations
✅ Architectural visualizations
✅ Weather and atmospheric effects

What’s Challenging

⚠️ Complex human movements
⚠️ Precise character animations
⚠️ Detailed facial expressions
⚠️ Text that must be readable
⚠️ Multiple interacting characters
⚠️ Very fast action sequences

Pricing & Limits

Free Tier

5 video generations per month
Up to 5 seconds
720p resolution
Standard processing

Pro Tier ($20/month)

25 video generations per month
Up to 10 seconds
1080p resolution
Priority processing

Team Tier ($30/user/month)

100 video generations per month
All duration options
All resolutions
Highest priority
Commercial usage rights

Video generation credits reset monthly. Each video generation counts as 1 credit regardless of duration.

Next Steps

Image Generation

Create still images to animate

Image Editing

Edit frames before animation

Canvas

Plan and script video concepts

Deep Research

Research video trends and techniques

Start creating dynamic video content with just text descriptions - no filming required!

​What is Video Generation?

​Available Video Models

Runway Gen-3

Stable Video

Pika Labs

Image-to-Video

​Creating Your First Video

​Writing Effective Video Prompts

​Essential Elements

​Complete Example

​Video Styles

​Camera Movements

​Advanced Techniques

​Image-to-Video

​Video Extension

​Style Transfer

​Text Overlay

​Use Cases

​Marketing & Advertising

​Content Creation

​Creative Projects

​Technical Specifications

​Duration Options

​Resolution Options

​Frame Rate Options

​Working with Generated Videos

​Preview & Review

​Download Options

MP4 (H.264)

WebM

GIF

Frame Sequence

​Editing & Enhancement

​Best Practices

​Limitations & Considerations

​What Works Well

​What’s Challenging

​Pricing & Limits

​Free Tier

​Pro Tier ($20/month)

​Team Tier ($30/user/month)

​Next Steps

Image Generation

Image Editing

Canvas

Deep Research

What is Video Generation?

Available Video Models

Creating Your First Video

Writing Effective Video Prompts

Essential Elements

Complete Example

Video Styles

Camera Movements

Advanced Techniques

Image-to-Video

Video Extension

Style Transfer

Text Overlay

Use Cases

Marketing & Advertising

Content Creation

Creative Projects

Technical Specifications

Duration Options

Resolution Options

Frame Rate Options

Working with Generated Videos

Preview & Review

Download Options

Editing & Enhancement

Best Practices

Limitations & Considerations

What Works Well

What’s Challenging

Pricing & Limits

Free Tier

Pro Tier ($20/month)

Team Tier ($30/user/month)

Next Steps