# AI video generation: turn an idea into a moving shot.

Describe motion in words or animate an existing image. Eluai brings video models into one workflow: plan a shot, then choose a currently supported duration, aspect ratio, and resolution.

## What can you create?

### Text to video

Describe the subject, setting, action and camera movement to explore a shot from text.

### Image to video

Use an image you have rights to as a reference and describe what should stay and what should move.

### Short-film shots

Split a longer story into reviewable shots, then edit the clips and sound separately.

## Creative workflow

1. **Describe one shot** — Define the subject, setting and action, then add framing, lighting and camera movement.

2. **Add reference material** — Upload an image when continuity matters, and check that the selected model and operation accept it.

3. **Choose a model and settings** — Choose from the duration, frame, resolution and audio options currently available.

4. **Review the estimate and result** — Review estimated credits before submission, then check motion, subject, framing and audio.

## Examples and prompts

These prompts are examples. The images are AI-generated illustrations, not customer case studies; results depend on the model, references and settings.

### Example: product shot in natural light

A white ceramic mug on a light wooden table, morning light from a window on the left, a slow camera push in, soft background blur; keep the mug still.

### Example: animate a reference frame

Use the reference frame as a starting point. The person gently turns toward the window as a curtain moves in a breeze; retain clothing colors, scene layout and camera direction.

## Before delivery

- Check people, product details, motion continuity and sound; a result may need several revisions.

- Video and storyboard images are separate tasks; use the live pre-submission information for usage and availability.

## Review credits before generation

Review the live estimate before each generation. Usage varies with the model, settings and count.

[Read current pricing](https://eluai.cn/pricing?lang=en-US)

## FAQ

### Can I create an AI video from an image?

Choose a model that currently supports image-to-video and upload a reference; the interface shows accepted types and counts.

### What belongs in a text-to-video prompt?

Start with a subject, environment, action, camera and lighting; describe one observable action and iterate.

### How are videos billed?

Models and settings may be billed by duration or per request. Check the estimate and final task settlement.

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