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Generates videos using Grok. Supports text-to-video and image-to-video. AI视频生成、文生视频、图生视频。

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Video Generation

Generates videos using Grok.

Model Selection Strategy

Use grok-imagine-video for video generation.

ScenarioUse ModelReason
Video 1-15sgrok-imagine-videoGrok supports direct 1-15s generation
Text-to-videogrok-imagine-videoPrompt-only generation
Image-to-videogrok-imagine-videoUses one reference image
Video >15sGenerate multiple clips, then load editing-videos to concatenateGrok max duration is 15s

Language Rule

Video prompts MUST follow the user's language. If the user writes in Chinese, generate Chinese prompts; if in English, generate English prompts. If the user explicitly requests a specific language, use that language.

Grok Video Model

ModelSpeedQualityMax DurationUse Case
grok-imagine-videoFastGood15sDefault video generation

Parameters

ParameterValuesDefaultDescription
duration1-15model defaultVideo duration in seconds
resolution480p, 720p720pVideo resolution
aspectRatio1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 3:2, 2:39:16Video aspect ratio
imageUrlURLnoneReference image URL for image-to-video

Workflow

  1. Call generateVideoWithGrok with prompt and optional parameters.
  2. Poll getGrokVideoStatus every 30 seconds.
  3. Maximum wait: 5 minutes.
  4. Save completed output to draft unless the user explicitly asks for media library only.

Prompt Structure

[Subject & Background] + [Action] + [Style] + [Camera] + [Atmosphere] + [Audio]

Subject & Background

Specify the main focus and environmental context.

Examples:

  • "A young woman with long black hair wearing a red dress"
  • "White concrete apartment building with organic shapes and lush greenery"

Action

Describe what the subject is doing.

Examples:

  • "walks slowly towards the camera"
  • "transforms from liquid to solid"

Style

Add aesthetic direction.

Examples:

  • Film noir
  • Surrealism
  • Cyberpunk
  • 3D cartoon animation
  • Cinematic documentary

Camera

Describe movement and framing.

Examples:

  • "slow dolly-in"
  • "handheld tracking shot"
  • "close-up with shallow depth of field"

Atmosphere

Describe lighting, color, mood, and setting.

Examples:

  • "warm sunset lighting"
  • "misty morning atmosphere"
  • "high contrast studio lighting"

Audio

Include useful audio cues when relevant.

Examples:

  • "soft ambient city sounds"
  • "gentle piano music"
  • "footsteps on wet pavement"

Aspect Ratio Guidance

Platform / UseAspect Ratio
TikTok, Reels, Shorts, mobile social video9:16
YouTube landscape, website hero, presentation16:9
Profile or square feed asset1:1
Portrait-style content3:4 or 2:3
Landscape social feed4:3 or 3:2

Long Video Strategy

For videos longer than 15 seconds:

  1. Split the video into independent 15-second-or-shorter segments.
  2. Generate each segment with generateVideoWithGrok.
  3. Poll every task until complete.
  4. Load editing-videos.
  5. Use the video editing tool to concatenate the completed segments.

Keep prompts visually consistent across segments by repeating subject, style, lighting, camera language, and environment details.