video-generation

name	video-generation
description	Creates motion graphics and video content using AI video generation models (Veo, Runway). Supports product animations, social media videos, explainer content, and cinematic sequences for content workflows.

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

Platform	Ratio	Resolution	Duration
Instagram Reels	9:16	1080x1920	15-90s
YouTube Shorts	9:16	1080x1920	Up to 60s
TikTok	9:16	1080x1920	15-180s
YouTube	16:9	1920x1080	Any
LinkedIn	16:9/1:1	1920x1080	Up to 10min

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

Error	Recovery
Generation timeout	Reduce complexity, retry
Low quality output	Enhance prompt specificity
Motion artifacts	Simplify camera movement
Audio sync issues	Regenerate with adjusted timing

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