> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.youniverse.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create videos

> Turn an idea or reference media into a short clip with model-specific controls.

<Frame>
  <img src="https://chat.youniverse.ai/__l5e/assets-v1/c737e83d-d636-4cbb-9abf-bc6a3bdf1707/docs-studio-video.jpg" alt="Glass camera, film strip and landscape frame" />
</Frame>

Open **AI Studio → Imagine → Video**. Describe a scene, subject movement and camera direction, then choose the model and supported settings.

## Build your shot

<Steps>
  <Step title="Write the scene">Describe what happens during the clip, not just how a still image looks. Keep one short clip focused on one coherent action.</Step>
  <Step title="Choose the output">Select the supported duration, aspect ratio, resolution and generation count. Model choices determine the available values and credit estimate.</Step>
  <Step title="Add compatible references">The workspace provides reference slots for start frames, end frames, images, video and audio. Use the slots supported by the selected model; unsupported slots remain disabled.</Step>
  <Step title="Review the generated clip">Play the output and inspect motion, continuity and audio before downloading or reusing it.</Step>
</Steps>

## Reference types

| Reference | Purpose |
| - | - |
| Start frame | Establish the opening composition. |
| End frame | Guide the final composition when the model supports it. |
| Image references | Guide subject or visual appearance. |
| Video references | Supply compatible movement or visual context. |
| Audio references | Supply compatible audio context. |

A model does not necessarily support every reference type. Where an audio-generation option is available, choose whether the clip should include generated audio.

<Frame>
  <img src="https://chat.youniverse.ai/__l5e/assets-v1/6f59dea8-4261-4b1f-9cd2-2afd8d959e80/docs-studio-storyboard.jpg" alt="Glass storyboard with three film frames and clapperboard" />
</Frame>

## A practical sequence

Create a [reference image](/studio/images), generate a focused clip, then use [Music → Video](/studio/music) to create a matching soundtrack. For a speaking portrait rather than general scene animation, use [Lip sync](/studio/lip-sync).

## History and iteration

Explore and History keep previous Imagine work accessible. Remix revisits an earlier generation's settings; it does not guarantee an identical clip. Search History when you need an older result.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Why can't I use an end frame or audio reference?">The selected model must support that input. Use a compatible model identified by the control rather than assuming every model accepts it.</Accordion>
  <Accordion title="Can a single prompt make a long finished film?">Video generation produces short clips within the selected model's limits. Plan longer productions as individual shots.</Accordion>
  <Accordion title="Does chat ZDR cover video generation?">Do not assume so. Read Imagine's Non-ZDR notice before sending sensitive media.</Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

<Info>AI Studio controls require Pro or Elite. Duration, resolution and model affect the displayed credit estimate.</Info>


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