Generate a Video From an Image
Use an image node as the starting point for a short AI video.
What this workflow does
This workflow turns one image into a short video clip.
Use it when the visual direction is already clear. A product photo, character image, scene concept, generated image, or storyboard frame can all become the first visual anchor for a video.
Image to video is usually more controlled than starting from text only because the model can follow the subject, framing, and style in the image.
Before you generate
Start with a clean image node.
Check these points first:
- the main subject is easy to see
- the frame is not too crowded
- the important object is not cut off
- the image already has the style you want
- the motion you want is simple enough for a short clip
If the image is weak, fix the image first. Use crop, expand, upscale, repaint, erase, remove background, or another image tool before generating video.
Create the video
- Add or select an
Imagenode. - Upload an image, choose one from
Assets, or generate an image on the canvas. - Create or select a
Videonode connected to that image. - Choose a video model.
- Set the aspect ratio, duration, resolution, and other visible settings.
- Write one direct motion prompt.
- Click
Generate. - Preview the result.
If the result is useful, save it to Assets or keep it near the source image.
If it misses the direction, adjust the image or shorten the motion prompt before
trying again.
Write a useful motion prompt
A good motion prompt says what should move and what should stay stable.
Use short instructions:
- “The camera slowly pushes in.”
- “The character turns toward the light.”
- “The product rotates gently on a clean surface.”
- “The background moves slightly while the subject stays sharp.”
Avoid asking for too many actions in one clip. If you need a character to walk, pick up a product, turn around, and speak, split that into several clips.
Keep versions organized
Generated media appears in the project history as Recent Results.
Use it to:
- insert a previous result back onto the canvas
- download a result
- save a result to assets
- locate the source node when available
Do not leave every failed test in the main working area. Keep the best results close to the source image and move weak tests away or delete them.
Next step
If the clip works, save it with Assets Basics. If you need several shots, continue with Turn a Script Into Storyboards.