Generate cinematic video clips for film production using MiniMax.
Quick Commands
| Command | Purpose |
|---|---|
/video [prompt] |
Generate video clip |
/scene-video [scene] |
Generate from scene |
/transition [type] |
Generate transition |
Video Prompt Structure
[Scene description], [character actions], [camera movement],
[setting details], [mood], [duration seconds]
Prompt Examples
Scene: Entering Room
Medium shot of figure entering through doorway, pauses
at threshold, looks around cautiously, cinematic lighting
from window creating volumetric light rays, smooth
tracking camera movement, tension in body language,
10 seconds, film quality
Scene: Confrontation
Wide shot of two figures facing each other in warehouse,
slow motion as one reaches for gun, dramatic shadows,
cinematic color grading, intense atmosphere, 15 seconds,
action movie style
Scene: Establishing
Drone aerial shot flying forward over city skyline at
sunset, golden hour light, epic scale, smooth camera
movement, cinematic 2.39:1, establishing shot style,
8 seconds
Scene: Emotion
Close-up of woman's face, tears forming in eyes,
camera slowly pushing in, soft natural lighting from
window, intimate moment, emotional depth, cinematic
look, 10 seconds, drama style
Video Generation Parameters
Duration
| Duration | Use |
|---|---|
| 3-5 sec | Transitions, inserts |
| 5-10 sec | Standard scenes |
| 10-20 sec | Complex scenes |
| 20-30 sec | Feature scenes |
Aspect Ratios
| Ratio | Use |
|---|---|
| 16:9 | Standard video |
| 9:16 | Vertical/Shorts |
| 1:1 | Square |
Frame Rates
| FPS | Use |
|---|---|
| 24 | Cinematic |
| 30 | Standard video |
| 60 | Smooth action |
Types of Video Content
1. Scene Clips
Individual scenes from screenplay:
/video: INT. COFFEE SHOP - DAY. Woman enters, scans
room, spots man in corner, walks toward him with
purpose, medium shot, cinematic lighting, 12 seconds
2. Transitions
Bridges between scenes:
/video: Cross-dissolve from close-up eyes to wide
establishing shot, dreamlike quality, soft focus,
5 seconds
3. Action Sequences
Dynamic movement:
/video: Handheld camera following runner through
crowded market, quick cuts, tense music energy,
documentary action style, 15 seconds
4. B-Roll
Supplementary footage:
/video: Slow motion water droplets on window with
city lights in background, rain on glass effect,
meditative, 8 seconds
Integration with Pipeline
Stage 1: Script
Write scenes with film-script-generator
Stage 2: Images
Generate reference images with film-image-generator
Stage 3: Video
Generate scene videos:
/video: [Detailed scene description from script]
Stage 4: Assembly
Combine in timeline with film-editor
Workflow
1. Write Script
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2. Create Shot List
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3. Generate Reference Images
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4. Generate Scene Videos
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5. Assemble Timeline
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6. Add Audio
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7. Export
Quality Tips
- Be specific - Include camera, lighting, mood
- Duration - Keep clips 5-15 seconds for best results
- Action - Include movement for dynamic scenes
- Reference - Use images from
film-image-generatoras guides - Iterate - Generate multiple versions, pick best
Reference
- Full video guide:
references/video-prompts.md - Scene templates:
templates/scene-video-template.md