Video Effects transforms static images into dynamic videos by applying realistic visual effects. Rather than generating a scene from a text prompt, you start from an image and select the type of effect you want to add. The result is a short video clip that brings your image to life with motion, lighting, and cinematic transitions.Documentation Index
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Available effect types
Video Effects supports a range of visual enhancements that you can apply to your input image:Motion effects
Add natural movement to elements in the scene — camera pans, zooms, parallax depth, flowing water, swaying foliage, or other organic motion.
Lighting effects
Introduce dynamic lighting changes such as flickering light sources, beams of light, reflections on surfaces, or shifting time-of-day illumination.
Cinematic transitions
Apply signature cinematic looks — dramatic push-ins, slow reveals, depth-of-field shifts, or stylised camera movements that add production value.
Atmospheric effects
Overlay weather and atmospheric elements such as rain, snow, fog, fire sparks, or particles to add mood and environmental character.
How to apply video effects
Open Video Studio
Navigate to Video Studio and select Text to Video to begin.
Select your effect
At the top of the Video Generation panel, you have the option to select your effect.
Upload your source image
Upload the image you want to apply the effect to. Use a clear, well-composed image for the best output.
Configure generation settings
Choose the aspect ratio and generation settings (duration and resolution) for your output video.
| Aspect ratio | Best for |
|---|---|
| 16:9 | Landscape, YouTube, presentations |
| 9:16 | Portrait, TikTok, Instagram Stories |
| 1:1 | Square, Instagram feed |
| 4:3 / 3:4 | Tablet, poster formats |
What to do next
Extend Video
Add 5 more seconds of content to the end of your effects video.
Edit Video
Use natural language to change specific elements in your generated video.
Text to Video
Generate a new video from scratch with a text prompt.
Video Credits
See credit costs for Video Effects generations.