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

| Scene | Generation Options | |-------|-------------------| | Wide shots | Use landscape aspect ratio | | Close-ups | Consider square or portrait | | Details | Square often works best |

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:

| Setting | Recommended | |---------|-------------| | Resolution | 1080p (Pro: 4K) | | Format | MP4 | | Quality | High |

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!