What is Text to Video?
With DomoAI's Text‑to‑Video AI Generator, you describe a scene and our AI brings it to life—no animation skills required. From dramatic storytelling to quick social posts, this tool makes it easy to convert ideas into professional‑quality videos.
How It Works (Step by Step)
Step 1 – Write your prompt
Open the Text‑to‑Video and describe your vision with a clear prompt.
All languages are supported for prompts - write in your preferred language for best results
Effective Structure:
[Subject] + [Action] + [Environment] + [Style] + [Camera Movement]
Step 2 - Choose a style
Select from Japanese anime, realistic, pixel art, 90s aesthetics and more or use the default model. You can refine the look later with Video‑to‑Video if you want a totally custom style.
Step 3 – Customize your settings
Model Version: V2.4 Fast for rapid iterations or V2.4 Advanced for precision and consistency
Duration: 5s, 10s
Aspect Ratio: 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, etc.
Step 4 – Generate and Review
Click “Generate” and let DomoAI bring your description to life. A 5‑second video typically takes 2–3 minutes to process, while a 10‑second clip takes 3–5 minutes.
How to Write Effective Prompts?
Camera Control
For cinematic storytelling, divide your video into distinct camera shots. Use "CAM" followed by a timeframe to instruct the AI on when and how each scene should change.
For example:
CAM 1 (0–3 s): "Corner shop interior, static CCTV angle. A clown thief enters nervously through the front door, oversized shoes squeaking."
CAM 2 (3–6 s): "Wide shot still from CCTV. The clown pulls out a plastic toy gun with orange tip, hands trembling as he points it toward the counter."
CAM 3 (6–9 s): "Behind the counter, the shop owner rises into frame, dressed in a full Batman suit with apron, sipping coffee and calmly scanning items."
CAM 4 (9–12 s): "The clown freezes in shock, then drops the toy gun. With exaggerated fear, he moonwalks awkwardly out of the shop. Batman casually gestures toward a 'No Clowning' sign."
Cut-Series Format
Use film terminology to control the look and feel of your scene. Specify lens types (ultra‑wide, telephoto), depth of field (shallow or deep), film stock or color grading ("vintage 35 mm film stock with warm tones"). You can also mention sound cues and background elements to enrich your scene's atmosphere.
For example:
"An old man sits alone on a park bench, feeding pigeons.
[cut] Close-up on a folded letter in his lap.
[cut] A young woman approaches quietly and sits beside him, they started talking."
Natural Language Prompts
Write your prompt in plain English (or your preferred language) with complete sentences. Avoid overly complex structures; short, clear instructions produce the most consistent results. If you're unsure how detailed to be, start simple and iteratively refine based on the generated output.
For example:
"Continuous single take, camera tilting, rolling, flying through a narrow alley in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Neon kanji signs flicker overhead, steam rises from ramen stalls, chefs slice pork and toss noodles into boiling broth. Camera glides past diners slurping, dives through a paper lantern, emerges into the bustling street where salarymen hurry past convenience stores under the electric glow of the city."
Leverage AI Optimize for advanced prompts
If crafting prompts feels daunting, enable AI Optimize in the DomoAI interface. This feature takes your basic idea and automatically transforms it into a detailed, high‑quality prompt with one click.
Or you could use JSON Structure Method for complex videos.
{
"description": "Cinematic shot of a softly lit space. A sealed cardboard box with the DomoAI logo gently shakes, then pops open. With whimsical animation, pieces float out and quickly assemble into a vibrant 3D cartoon-style creative office: pastel desks, floating monitors, animated characters, and glowing UI panels appear one by one. No text.",
"style": "cinematic, playful, modern",
"camera": "fixed wide angle",
"lighting": "soft ambient with slight glow accents",
"room": "3D cartoon creative office",
"elements": [
"DomoAI cardboard box (logo visible)",
"floating desk and chair",
"stylized computer monitors",
"colorful UI holograms",
"whiteboard with doodles",
"animated plants",
"curved pastel furniture",
"fun art posters",
"light strips",
"floating shelves",
"mini robot assistant"
],
"motion": "box opens, components levitate and assemble rapidly into office layout",
"ending": "a bright, cozy, futuristic workspace with subtle animation and a cheerful vibe. No text.",
"text": "none",
"keywords": [
"16:9",
"DomoAI",
"cartoon office",
"3D animation",
"fast build-up",
"no text",
"creative space",
"soft lighting"
]
}Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I specify exact camera movements?
Yes! Effective camera prompts:
"Drone shot circling subject"
"Slow zoom from wide to close-up"
"Tracking shot following character"
"Static wide angle shot"
What models should I choose: V2.4 Fast or V2.4 Advanced?
Use V2.4 Fast for rapid prototyping and quick drafts. For final production or higher fidelity, choose V2.4 Advanced; it delivers enhanced precision and consistency.
How do I create specific ethnic or diverse characters?
Use respectful, specific descriptions:
"South Asian woman in traditional sari"
"African American businessman"
"Japanese elderly man in kimono"
"Diverse group of students"
Can I generate abstract or artistic content?
Yes! Try prompts like:
"Abstract flowing colors morphing"
"Surreal dreamscape transformation"
"Geometric patterns evolving"
"Particle effects creating shapes"
Related features and workflows
After generating your styled clip, combine it with these DomoAI tools for professional results:
Talking Avatar
Turn your animated character into a talking avatar by syncing mouth movements to voice recordings or text-to-speech audio. Supports multiple languages and voice cloning.
Best for: Adding narration or dialogue to styled characters
Video to Video
Turn ordinary clips into anime, watercolor paintings, oil‑painted scenes or any visual style you can imagine
Best for: Restyling your video to other 40+ anime styles