Overview
Create professional videos with synchronized dialogue and sound effects entirely through AI. Go from empty canvas to finished 16:9 clips with synced sound in roughly one minute. What you’ll create:- Videos with integrated dialogue
- Synchronized character speech
- Scene cuts and transitions
- Professional camera movements
Before you start
- Access to Kive workspace
- Basic understanding of video prompting
Steps
Step 1: Access Video Generation
- Open the Generation section
- Switch to Video mode using the mode selector
- Click the Settings icon on the right side
Step 2: Configure Video Settings
Set your video parameters:- Mode: Premium (for best quality)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (or your preferred format)
Step 3: Master Video Prompting
Video prompting differs from image prompting—think about action that unfolds over time.Prompting structure
Sequential Action Description:- Early prompt = early in video
- Later prompt = later in video
- Describe actions in chronological order
- Set the Scene (light initial description)
- Focus on Speaking Character
- Add Dialogue (in quotes)
- Sprinkle Scene Descriptions throughout
Advanced techniques
Adding Cuts:- Include camera directions in your description
- Examples: “camera pans left”, “zoom in on face”, “aerial shot”
Step 4: Generate Your Video
- Review your prompt and settings
- Click Generate
- Render time: approximately 1 minute
- Set up multiple variations while waiting
Step 5: Review with Sound
Once complete:- Play the video with sound enabled
- Check dialogue synchronization
- Save successful generations to boards
Prompting
Basic prompt structure
Example prompts
Simple Dialogue Scene:Character consistency tips
- Describe characters clearly at first mention
- Use consistent descriptors throughout
- Reference previous character descriptions for cuts
Settings
| Setting | Options | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Mode | Standard/Premium | Premium for professional results |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1 | 16:9 for YouTube, 9:16 for social |
| Duration | Auto-determined | Based on prompt complexity |
Techniques
Create conversations
Scene transitions
Emotional moments
Troubleshooting
Audio Sync Issues
- Keep dialogue concise and clear
- Place dialogue quotes immediately after character description
- Avoid overlapping speech in single shots
Scene Consistency
- Maintain consistent character descriptions
- Use “same [character/location]” references
- Keep lighting and time of day consistent
Render Quality
- Always use Premium mode for final outputs
- Generate multiple variations for options
Tips
- Start Simple: Begin with single character, single scene
- Build Complexity: Add cuts and camera moves gradually
- Use Starting Points: Check homepage for prompt templates
- Batch Generation: Queue multiple variations while waiting
- Sound Design: Describe ambient sounds for richer audio
Quick reference
| Element | Syntax |
|---|---|
| Dialogue | character says "text" |
| Scene Cut | Cut to: new scene |
| Camera Move | camera pans/zooms/tracks |
| Character Reference | same person/the woman/he |
See also
- Explore AI character models for consistent characters
- Learn about AI studios for visual presets
- Master AI product shots for commercial content