Establish the starting look
Describe the subject, lighting, and environment in text, or supply an image in a supported image-to-video mode. Make the focal point clear before adding movement.
AI video generator for your visual story
Once you know the look of a scene, decide how it should move. On Nano Banana 2.1, use a video model to explore product reveals, character actions, and camera movement from text or a supported starting image.
Give the image a direction
Keep the visual idea clear as the scene moves
The AI video generator uses the selected video model. Plan the starting appearance, the action, and the camera together so that the clip serves the same creative brief as your images.
Write the subject's action
Say what changes during the shot: a person turns, fabric lifts, or light crosses a surface. Give the action a clear beginning and direction.
Choose a camera move
Use a fixed frame, a gentle approach, or a following shot to guide attention. Explain the camera movement separately from the subject's movement.
Protect the visual priorities
State which product details, character features, or parts of the composition matter throughout the shot. Review them across the full clip when it finishes.
From images to moving scenes
Find the motion that fits the visual brief
Use these still images as creative references for a scene's appearance. Add action and camera direction in your video prompt to explore how that visual idea could move.
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Give a design desk a camera direction
Plan a slow move across the yellow skincare bottle, color swatches, posters, and botanical sketches. Choose which detail the camera should settle on, and describe the lighting you want to preserve.
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Direct a nature observer's next action
Use the greenhouse, lakeside, or autumn forest as the setting for a small gesture, such as examining a leaf or turning a sketchbook page. Describe the observer's mustard jacket, ivory scarf, and short brown hair alongside the movement.
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Frame the running shoe for a product shot
Choose the studio plinth, outdoor rock, or dark backdrop as the starting setting. Describe a gentle camera move around the yellow-and-white shoe and name the shape, material, and sole details that should stay visible.
Direct a video task
Prepare the scene, then test the movement
A short scene brief makes it easier to see whether the generated motion supports your idea.
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Choose text or a starting image
Describe a new scene in text, or prepare an image for a video mode that supports it. Check the subject and composition before submitting.
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Add action and camera instructions
Explain what the subject does and how the camera moves. Include the visual details you want to preserve through the shot.
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Check the selected video model
Review the supported input mode, duration, aspect ratio, and other available settings. Check the displayed credit cost and sign in to generate.
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Review the whole clip
Watch for changes in the subject, motion, and framing from beginning to end. Adjust the relevant instruction before generating another version.
Video workflow questions
Choose the input and direct the scene
Understand the role of the video model and how to prepare a clip from an image-focused project.
Which model generates the video?
The video model selected in the generator produces the clip. Choose a supported input mode, then review its duration, framing, and credit cost before generating.
When should I use an image rather than text alone?
Use text-to-video to explore a scene's appearance and movement together. If you already have the composition you want, choose a supported image-to-video mode and supply that picture as the starting input.
How much movement should I ask for?
Begin with a main subject, a clear action, and a camera direction that supports it. If the scene is hard to follow, reduce competing movements or scene changes in the next prompt.
Do all video models offer the same options?
No. Input modes, clip durations, resolutions, reference requirements, and audio controls depend on the selected video model. Review the options shown in the generator rather than assuming a setting carries over from another model.
What should I inspect before using a clip?
Watch the complete result for unwanted changes to the subject, flickering details, awkward movement, and framing. If text or a product label matters, check it throughout the clip. Review audio too when it is part of the output.
Video creation on Nano Banana 2.1
Turn a visual direction into a moving moment
Bring a starting scene and an action to the AI video generator. Use the result to decide how your visual story should unfold.