How to Use & FAQ

How to use Video Scenario Maker, plus frequently asked questions.

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Video Scenario Maker helps you plan an AI video scene by scene. Set each scene's length, reference image, dialogue and camera, check the pacing on a timeline, and copy English prompts you can paste straight into AI video generators. It also exports a prompt for AI music generators and SRT subtitles.

๐ŸŽฌ The workspace

AreaWhat it does
Left: ProjectSettings shared by every scene: aspect ratio, visual style, mood and dialogue language. The Voices, Music and File tabs are here too
Center: PreviewPlays images, subtitles and music in sync. The space bar also plays and pauses
Right: InspectorEdits the scene you selected on the timeline: image, description, dialogue, shot, camera and more
Bottom: TimelineVideo, subtitle and music tracks. Select a clip to edit it, drag its right edge to change the length, or click the ruler to jump to that point
Bottom row: PromptsFour outputs to copy: Per scene, Full timeline, Music and SRT subtitles

๐Ÿ–ฑ๏ธ Basic steps

  1. Set the project. Choose the aspect ratio, visual style, mood and dialogue language. These are included in every scene's prompt.
  2. Lay out the scenes. Add clips with "+ Add scene" and drag the right edge of a clip to set its length (0.5-second steps).
  3. Fill in each scene. Select a clip and set its reference image, description, dialogue, shot size and camera in the inspector. Reorder with "โ† Earlier" and "Later โ†’".
  4. Pick the voices. If there is dialogue, open the Voices tab and set a gender, age and tone for each speaker.
  5. Check the timing. Play the preview to make sure each line has time to be read and cuts aren't too quick.
  6. Copy the prompts and paste them into an AI video or music generator.

๐Ÿ“‹ Choosing an output

OutputWhat's in itBest for
Per sceneOne prompt per scene. Shared settings are repeated in each one, so every prompt works on its ownGenerating one shot at a time and joining them in an editor
Full timelineAll scenes combined with time codes such as [0:00โ€“0:03]Services that can generate longer clips with time cues
MusicGenre, mood, tempo, length and cut pointsMaking background music with an AI music generator
SRT subtitlesA subtitle file for the scenes that have dialogueYouTube captions or importing into a video editor

๐Ÿค– Working with popular AI video generators

What each service supports as of September 2026, and which output suits it best.

ServiceLength per generationAudio & dialogueMultiple shots at onceRecommended output
Sora 2 (OpenAI)Up to 15 s (25 s on the web with ChatGPT Pro)YesStoryboard feature (Pro)Per scene, or Full timeline up to 15 s
Veo 3.1 (Google)8 s (join clips with scene extension)YesOne shot per clipPer scene
Seedance 2.0 / 2.5 (ByteDance)2.0: 15 s, 2.5: 30 sYesYes (multi-shot)Full timeline
Kling 3.03โ€“15 sYesYesFull timeline or Per scene
DomoAI5 s or 10 sVideo onlyOne shot per clipPer scene + SRT subtitles

Length limits and features change with plans and updates, so check each service's latest information before you start.

โœ๏ธ Tips for prompts that work

โ“ FAQ

Which AI video generators does it work with?

It writes general-purpose English prompts that don't depend on any one service's syntax, so they work with text-driven video generators such as Sora, Veo, Seedance, Kling and DomoAI. Use Per scene for services that generate one shot at a time, and Full timeline for services that can generate several shots in one longer clip. See the table under "Working with popular AI video generators" for each service.

Can I write descriptions in another language?

Yes, but free-text fields are output exactly as you type them; the tool does not translate. Menu options such as shot size and camera movement are always written as standard English phrasing. Write dialogue in the language you want it spoken in.

How long should each scene be?

Each service and plan limits how long a single generation can be. Split your scenes to fit the limit of the service you use. The tool shows a warning when a scene is longer than 10 seconds.

Can I set the voice for each speaker?

Yes. The Voices tab lists every speaker in your scenes. Choose a gender, age, tone and pace, plus optional notes, and the voice is added to that speaker's lines (for example: a calm, middle-aged male voice). Lines without a speaker are grouped as the narrator.

How are reference images used?

When a scene has an image, its prompt says to use the attached reference image. The image itself is not part of the prompt, so attach the same image when you paste the prompt into a video generator. The preview shows the image as well.

What can I do with the SRT subtitles?

Scenes with dialogue become a subtitle file with each scene's start and end times. You can upload it to YouTube as captions or import it into any video editor that supports SRT.

Are my inputs and images uploaded anywhere?

No. Everything, including images and audio, is stored only in your browser (IndexedDB). To move a project to another device, save it as JSON from the File tab. JSON files do not include images or audio.

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