Camera movement & framing
Example: “Slow dolly-in on a steaming coffee cup on a wooden bar, morning window light, shallow depth of field, cinematic.” Name one primary camera move—not five at once.
YinatrixAI Tools / Video
Text to Video AI Generator
Describe your shot in words—no reference clips required. Pick Seedance 2.0 or VEO 3.1, set duration, aspect ratio, and quality, then generate cinematic clips for ads, social, and storyboards.
- Seedance 2.0 & VEO 3.1 from the live model picker
- Prompt-only workflow—up to 4,000 characters (≈500 for most shots)
- 480p–1080p on Seedance; 720p–4K on VEO 3.1 with optional sound
Prompt-only (no image or video upload)
Seedance: 4–15 second clips
VEO 3.1: 4, 6, or 8 second cinematic outputs
Models
Which models power Text to Video?
Open Dashboard → Text to Video. Two models are available today; switching models changes duration, aspect ratio, and quality options in the UI.
- Seedance 2.0 — duration 4–15 seconds (default 5); aspects 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9; quality 480p, 720p, or 1080p; optional sound; Advanced → optional last-frame mode toggle
- VEO 3.1 — duration 4, 6, or 8 seconds only (default 8); aspects 16:9 and 9:16; quality 720p, 1080p, or 4K; optional sound
- When you switch to VEO 3.1, duration snaps to the nearest allowed 4 / 6 / 8 second value
- Start experiments on the shortest duration that tells your story to save credits
Inputs
What do you submit to generate a video?
Text to Video is a prompt-only workflow—unlike Image to Video or Video to Video, you do not upload frames, clips, or audio on this page.
- Prompt (required): up to 4,000 characters. UI note: “around 500 is enough for most shots.” Counter soft-warns as you approach the limit.
- Aspect ratio: Seedance supports 16:9 through 21:9; VEO 3.1 supports 16:9 and 9:16 only.
- Duration: Seedance 4–15s stepper; VEO 3.1 fixed to 4, 6, or 8 seconds.
- Quality: model-dependent (480p–1080p Seedance; 720p–4K VEO 3.1).
- Sound (Advanced): With Sound / Not With Sound—may affect credit estimate.
- Last frame (Advanced, Seedance only): optional toggle when not on VEO 3.1.
- Model (Advanced): switch between Seedance 2.0 and VEO 3.1.
Prompting
Text to Video prompt tips by shot type
Include subject, action, camera movement, lighting, and mood. Plain-language camera verbs work well: dolly in, pan left, orbit, static with subject motion.
Subject action & timing
Match action to duration: a 4s VEO clip needs one clear beat (“hand reaches for product”); Seedance 15s can hold a slower narrative arc. Avoid cramming a full storyline into 4 seconds.
Lighting & mood
Example: “Neon-lit Tokyo alley at night, light rain on pavement, moody teal and magenta grade, slow pan following a walking figure.” Consistent mood beats adjective overload.
When to use this tool
Text to Video vs other video tools
Text to Video is “words → motion clip.” It fits early ideation when you do not have reference media yet.
- Choose Text to Video when: you can describe the shot but have no frames, clips, or style boards to upload.
- Choose Image to Video when: you have a first frame (required) and optional last frame to anchor start/end compositions.
- Choose Multi-images to Video when: you have 1–9 still references (character, product angles, environments) for Seedance 2.0—not a defined end frame.
- Choose Video to Video when: you have 1–3 reference clips (480–720px short side, ≤15s total) to guide motion or style.
- Pipeline tip: Text to Video for concept → Image to Video when a hero still must match exactly → export for ads or social.
Prompt blueprint
Copy this video prompt structure
- Subject: who or what is on screen
- Action: what moves and when (one primary beat for short clips)
- Camera: dolly, pan, orbit, static, handheld feel
- Environment: location, time of day, weather
- Lighting & grade: key light direction, mood, color palette
- Duration fit: simplify action for 4–6s VEO clips; expand for longer Seedance runs
Examples
Example Text to Video outputs
Replace with your best clips to improve conversion from organic search.
Cinematic dolly
Slow push-in with shallow depth of field.
Vertical social hook
9:16 action in the first second.
Product reveal
Short hero motion for ecommerce concepts.
Atmospheric b-roll
Wide establishing mood clip.
FAQ
What is text to video AI?
It generates a video clip from a written prompt—no reference upload on this tool. You choose model, duration, aspect ratio, quality, and optional sound.
Which models are available?
Seedance 2.0 and VEO 3.1 (from the dashboard model picker). Settings change when you switch models.
How long can my prompt be?
Up to 4,000 characters. The UI recommends around 500 characters for most shots and shows a live character count.
Do I need to upload images or video?
No for Text to Video. Use Image to Video, Multi-images to Video, or Video to Video when you have reference media.
Why did my duration change when I switched to VEO 3.1?
VEO 3.1 only supports 4, 6, or 8 second outputs. The UI snaps to the nearest allowed value.
What is the last-frame toggle on Seedance?
An advanced Seedance 2.0 option (hidden on VEO 3.1). For frame-pair animation with uploads, use Image to Video instead.
How do credits work?
Video credits scale with duration in seconds and may vary by resolution and sound settings. The Generate button shows an estimate before submit.
Can I use outputs commercially?
Commercial usage depends on your plan and terms. Review pricing and policies before shipping at scale.
Turn words into motion clips
Sign in, describe your shot, and generate with Seedance 2.0 or VEO 3.1.
Related guides and tools
Image to Video
Animate from a required first frame and optional last frame.
Text to Image
Explore still concepts before moving to motion.
Seedance 2.0 (AI Power)
Longer clips, wider aspects, and multimodal workflows on other tools.
VEO 3.1 (AI Power)
Cinematic 4K-capable model with 4/6/8 second outputs.
Pricing
Compare plans and credit packs for video production.