Complete guide to creating professional AI videos
MATA AI Director automatically optimizes your ideas into cinematic video prompts. Simply describe what you want to create, and the system handles the technical details.
Shot Count Guidelines: To avoid cut-off scenes or truncated audio, keep each prompt focused and limit the number of shots: for 4-second clips, use 1–2 shots; for 8-second clips, use 2–3 shots; and for 12-second clips, use 3–4 shots maximum (5 risks audio or action being cut).
We recommend generating 1–3 versions with 3–4 shots each, then selecting and editing the best sequences in post-production.
Character Consistency: If your video features a recurring character, capture a still frame from your first generation showing the character clearly within the environment and use it as a reference image for subsequent generations to maintain consistency across all scenes.
Best for: Logo reveals, product pops, reaction shots, social media bumpers
Not recommended for: Stories, narratives, complex demonstrations, dialogue
Best for: Product demonstrations, before/after sequences, social media advertisements, simple problem-to-solution narratives
Recommended structure: Problem (2s) → Solution (4s) → Result (2s)
Important: Videos will feel incomplete if you try to fit too much content or don't specify how the video should end in your prompt. Always describe a clear ending — videos should resolve naturally, not cut off mid-action.
Best for: Brand narratives, emotional journeys, hero transformations, customer testimonials
Recommended structure: Setup (3s) → Journey (5s) → Climax (2s) → Resolution (2s)
Pricing: The price adjusts automatically based on your selected duration and resolution. You'll see the final price before payment.
Pro Tip: Reference images dramatically improve product accuracy and brand consistency. Use them whenever product fidelity matters.
How it works: Your reference image will be used as the first frame of your video. The AI will animate from this exact starting point, ensuring your product or subject appears accurately from the beginning.
| Aspect Ratio | Exact Dimensions | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 16:9 Landscape | 1792 × 1024 |
Advertisements, YouTube, Presentations |
| 9:16 Portrait | 1024 × 1792 |
TikTok, Instagram Stories, Reels |
Image Processing: MATA AI Director will automatically crop your uploaded image to match the selected aspect ratio. For best quality, we recommend uploading images already in your desired aspect ratio (16:9 or 9:16).
You must have legal rights to use any reference image.
Real brand names may work, but require careful consideration:
Safe alternative: Use generic descriptions instead. "Premium smartphone" rather than specific model names, "athletic running shoes" instead of brand names.
Problem: Video ends abruptly mid-action
Solution: Ensure your description allows for natural completion. Actions should finish, audio should resolve. Don't attempt to fit excessive content into short durations.
Common causes:
Solution: Use exact dimensions, ensure no faces are present, only use images you legally own.
Reason: Content passed initial validation but failed final review (typically copyright or safety concerns)
Note: Contact support to resolve your request
Prevention: Follow content guidelines, use generic descriptions when uncertain
Remember: MATA AI Director optimizes your prompts automatically. Focus on describing your vision clearly, and the system handles all technical details.