Creative Tips & Best Practices

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Creating stunning videos with GenX is an art that combines technical knowledge with creative vision. This guide shares expert tips and best practices gathered from thousands of successful creations.

Foundation: Quality In, Quality Out

Image Quality Guidelines

The quality of your input directly affects your output. Here's what to aim for:

Text Prompt Fundamentals

For text-to-video, your words are your input. Make them count:

1. Be Visual - Describe what you want to see, not abstract concepts
2. Layer Details - Add specific colors, textures, and lighting
3. Set the Scene - Include environment and atmosphere
4. Guide Motion - Describe movement when relevant

Style Selection Mastery

When to Use Each Style

Cyberpunk

• Tech products and software
• Gaming content
• Music videos
• Night scenes
• Futuristic themes

Watercolor

• Nature content
• Romantic themes
• Soft, emotional pieces
• Children's content
• Meditative visuals

Oil Painting

• Portraits and people
• Dramatic scenes
• Premium brand content
• Historical themes
• Artistic showcases

Anime

• Character content
• Story-driven videos
• Youth-oriented content
• Expressive scenes
• Entertainment content

Fluid Art

• Abstract visuals
• Music visualizations
• Backgrounds
• Experimental work
• Meditative content

Advanced Techniques

The 3-Layer Approach

Build your prompts in layers for richer results:

Layer 1: Subject

Layer 2: Add Context

Layer 3: Add Atmosphere

Color Psychology

Use color deliberately to evoke emotions:

Motion Intensity

Match motion intensity to your content:

• Subtle (Low): Portraits, products, calm scenes
• Moderate (Medium): General content, most use cases
• Dynamic (High): Action, music, energetic content

Workflow Optimization

The Iteration Method

Don't expect perfection on the first try:

1. Generate Draft - Quick attempt with basic settings
2. Evaluate - What works? What doesn't?
3. Refine - Adjust prompts or settings
4. Regenerate - Create improved version
5. Perfect - Fine-tune final details

Batch Processing Strategy

For multiple videos:

1. Start with one to establish the style
2. Document successful settings
3. Apply to remaining content
4. Maintain consistency across the batch

Credit Efficiency

Maximize your credits:

• Start with shorter durations to test
• Refine prompts before long generations
• Use reference videos for consistency
• Save successful prompts for reuse

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Over-complicated Prompts

Bad: "A beautiful serene peaceful calm tranquil landscape with mountains and rivers and trees and birds and flowers and sunset and clouds..."

Good: "A serene mountain landscape at sunset, with a river reflecting orange and pink sky"

❌ Conflicting Descriptions

Bad: "A dark, brightly-lit room with warm cool tones"

Good: "A dimly-lit room with warm amber accents"

❌ Wrong Style for Content

Bad: Cyberpunk style for a wedding video

Good: Watercolor or Oil Painting for romantic content

❌ Ignoring Aspect Ratios

Always consider where your video will be used:

• 16:9 - YouTube, presentations
• 9:16 - TikTok, Instagram Reels, Shorts
• 1:1 - Instagram feed, social posts

Pro Tips from Top Creators

Tip 1: Build a Prompt Library

Keep a document of successful prompts organized by:

• Style
• Mood
• Subject type
• Use case

Tip 2: Study the Results

When you get a great result:

• Save all settings
• Note what made it work
• Try variations

Tip 3: Embrace Happy Accidents

AI can surprise you. Sometimes unexpected results lead to your best work.

Tip 4: Combine Features

Layer GenX features for unique results:

• Generate with text-to-video
• Use output as reference for new content
• Apply different style to same content

Tip 5: Consider the Viewer

Always think about:

• Who will watch this?
• Where will it be viewed?
• What should they feel?

Content-Specific Tips

For Social Media

• Keep it short (5-10 seconds)
• Use dynamic motion
• Bold, eye-catching styles
• Consider vertical format

For Presentations

• Subtle motion preferred
• Professional styles (Oil Painting, clean aesthetics)
• Longer durations OK
• Horizontal format

For Art Projects

• Experiment freely
• Try unusual style combinations
• Push creative boundaries
• Focus on emotional impact

Troubleshooting Guide