Getting Started with Pixo: Your First AI Video in 10 Minutes

Ready to create your first AI-powered video? This guide will walk you through Pixo's complete workflow—from a simple text idea to a finished video—in about 10 minutes.

Prerequisites

Before we start, make sure you have:

• A Pixo account (free tier works fine)
• An idea for a short video (we'll provide examples)
• About 10-15 minutes of time

Step 1: Start with Your Idea

Every great video starts with an idea. For this tutorial, let's create a short promotional video for a coffee shop. Here's our starting concept:

"A cozy morning at an artisan coffee shop. Steam rises from a freshly poured latte, sunlight streams through the window, and a barista smiles warmly."

Navigate to your dashboard and click New Project. Choose "Video" as your project type.

Step 2: Generate Your Script

Pixo's AI can expand your simple idea into a full video script. In the script editor, enter your concept and click Generate Script.

The AI will create something like:

**Scene 1**: Wide shot - Morning light filters through large windows
into a warm, wooden-interior coffee shop.
 
**Scene 2**: Close-up - Steam curls upward from a ceramic cup as
espresso is poured into steamed milk, creating latte art.
 
**Scene 3**: Medium shot - A barista in an apron looks up and
smiles genuinely at an off-screen customer.
 
**Scene 4**: Detail shot - Hands wrap around a warm cup,
the shop's logo visible on the sleeve.

Step 3: Generate Images

Once your script is ready, it's time to create visuals. Click Generate Images to convert each scene into a storyboard frame.

For each scene, Pixo will:

1. Analyze the scene description
2. Generate an image matching the description
3. Allow you to regenerate or edit if needed

Don't worry about perfection—you can always regenerate specific images later.

Step 4: Create Video Segments

Now for the magic. Select the images you want to animate and click Generate Video.

For our coffee shop video, consider these settings:

// Recommended settings per scene type
const sceneSettings = {
  wideShot: {
    motion: "slow pan",
    duration: 4,
    model: "runway", // Good for environments
  },
  closeUp: {
    motion: "subtle zoom",
    duration: 3,
    model: "pika", // Good for details
  },
  characterShot: {
    motion: "minimal",
    duration: 3,
    model: "pika", // Good for people
  },
};

Step 5: Add Audio

A video without sound feels incomplete. Pixo offers several audio options:

• AI Voice: Generate narration from text
• Background Music: Choose from our library or generate custom tracks
• Sound Effects: Add ambient sounds that match your scenes

For our coffee shop, we might add:

• Soft jazz background music
• Coffee machine sounds
• Gentle ambient chatter

Step 6: Edit and Refine

Use the timeline editor to:

1. Adjust timing - Extend or shorten clips
2. Add transitions - Smooth cuts between scenes
3. Sync audio - Align music and effects with visuals
4. Fine-tune - Make any final adjustments

Step 7: Export

When you're happy with your video, click Export. Choose your settings:

Your video will render in the cloud—no strain on your computer.

What You've Learned

Congratulations! You've just created your first AI video using Pixo's complete workflow:

1. Ideation → Starting with a concept
2. Scripting → AI-assisted scene breakdown
3. Visualization → Generated storyboard images
4. Animation → AI video generation
5. Audio → Sound and music integration
6. Editing → Timeline-based refinement
7. Export → Final output

Next Steps

Now that you know the basics:

• Try a different video style (explainer, product showcase, music video)
• Experiment with different AI models
• Explore our template library for inspiration
• Join our Discord community to share your work

Happy creating, and welcome to the future of video production!