Video Generation Skill

AI-powered motion graphics and video content creation for marketing and content workflows.

When to Use

Activate this skill when the task involves:

• Creating product animations or demos
• Generating social media video content
• Building motion graphics and transitions
• Producing explainer or tutorial videos
• Creating cinematic B-roll footage

Capabilities

1. Product Animations

Generate product showcase videos:

• Model: Veo 3.1 (Google)
• Duration: Up to 60 seconds
• Quality: 1080p - 4K
• Styles: Studio, lifestyle, abstract

2. Social Media Videos

Create platform-optimized content:

• Instagram Reels (9:16)
• YouTube Shorts (9:16)
• TikTok videos (9:16)
• Facebook/LinkedIn (16:9, 1:1)

3. Motion Graphics

Generate animated design elements:

• Logo animations
• Title sequences
• Transitions and overlays
• Data visualizations

4. Cinematic Sequences

Produce high-quality video footage:

• B-roll footage
• Establishing shots
• Abstract backgrounds
• Ambient loops

Execution Pattern

1. BRIEF → Define video requirements and narrative
2. STORYBOARD → Plan shot sequence and timing
3. PROMPT → Craft generation prompts per shot
4. GENERATE → Execute video generation requests
5. ASSEMBLE → Sequence clips and add audio
6. POLISH → Apply color grading and effects
7. EXPORT → Deliver in required formats

Video Brief Structure

video:
  title: "Video Title"
  duration: "30 seconds"
  aspect_ratio: "9:16" | "16:9" | "1:1"
  style: "cinematic" | "corporate" | "playful" | "minimal"
  
shots:
  - shot_number: 1
    duration: "5s"
    description: "Establishing shot of modern office"
    movement: "slow pan right"
    mood: "professional, clean"
    
  - shot_number: 2
    duration: "8s"
    description: "Product close-up with hero lighting"
    movement: "slow zoom in"
    mood: "premium, aspirational"
    
audio:
  music: "upbeat corporate" | "ambient" | "none"
  voiceover: true | false
  sound_effects: ["whoosh", "click", "ambient"]

Prompt Engineering

Structure

[Scene Description] + [Camera Movement] + [Lighting] + [Mood] + [Technical]

Example Prompts

Product Animation:

Smooth rotating view of sleek steam cleaner product,
studio lighting with soft shadows, white cyclorama background,
professional product photography style, 4K quality,
slow 360-degree rotation over 8 seconds

Social Media Video:

Dynamic cleaning transformation video, before and after,
split-screen effect, vibrant colors, energetic pacing,
satisfying cleaning content, vertical 9:16 format,
upbeat and engaging mood

Motion Graphic:

Smooth logo reveal animation, modern minimal style,
particles converging to form logo, dark background,
subtle glow effect, professional corporate feel,
3 second duration

Output Format

<video_output>
  <metadata>
    <title>Video Title</title>
    <duration>30s</duration>
    <resolution>1920x1080</resolution>
    <fps>30</fps>
    <model>veo-3.1</model>
  </metadata>
  
  <files>
    <file format="mp4" codec="h264" size="final" path="..." />
    <file format="webm" size="web-optimized" path="..." />
    <file format="gif" size="preview" path="..." />
  </files>
  
  <shots>
    <shot number="1" start="0:00" end="0:05" path="..." />
    <shot number="2" start="0:05" end="0:13" path="..." />
  </shots>
  
  <audio>
    <track type="music" source="..." />
    <track type="voiceover" source="..." />
  </audio>
</video_output>

Platform Specifications

Integration Points

• Google Slides Storyboard: Provides video embeds for presentations
• Content Orchestrator: Receives video generation requests
• Social Commander: Delivers platform-ready video content
• Image Generation: Source imagery for video sequences

Quality Guidelines

Camera Movements

• static - No movement
• pan - Horizontal sweep (left/right)
• tilt - Vertical sweep (up/down)
• zoom - In/out movement
• dolly - Forward/backward movement
• orbit - Circular movement around subject

Lighting Styles

• studio - Professional controlled lighting
• natural - Daylight simulation
• dramatic - High contrast, moody
• soft - Even, diffused lighting
• neon - Colorful accent lighting

Error Handling

Cost Considerations

• Fuel Cost: 20-80 PTS per video
• Optimization:
  • Use shorter clips when possible
  • Batch similar style requests
  • Cache reusable motion graphics
  • Generate at 1080p, upscale if needed