Why Video Matters

Video content drives engagement across every platform. But producing videos traditionally requires scriptwriters, designers, voice talent, and editors. ILLIXIS handles all of this, turning your existing articles into videos in minutes instead of days.

The Video Production Dashboard

Find Video Production in your main navigation or at /video-production/. The dashboard shows your videos organized by status:

  • Draft: Scripts created but not yet in production
  • Storyboard Review: Awaiting your scene-by-scene approval
  • Producing: Currently rendering
  • Complete: Ready for download or publishing

Creating a Video

From an Existing Article

  1. Go to Content Hub and find any published article
  2. Click the article to open it
  3. Select "Create Video" from the actions menu
  4. Choose your video style (Educational, Promotional, or Storytelling)
  5. Select your preferred voice from your Voice Library
  6. Click "Generate Script"

The AI analyzes your article and creates a video script with scenes, suggested visuals, and voiceover text.

From Scratch (Freestyle)

  1. Go to Video Production and click "New Video"
  2. Enter your topic or paste content
  3. Choose your video style
  4. The AI generates a complete script

The Storyboard Workflow

This is what makes ILLIXIS video production unique. Instead of generating a video blindly, you review and approve each scene.

Reviewing Your Storyboard

After script generation, ILLIXIS creates a storyboard with:

  • Scene Image: AI-generated visual for this moment
  • Voiceover Text: What the narrator will say
  • Music Mood: Background music style for this section
  • Duration: Estimated length of the scene

Approving Scenes

Click through each scene in the storyboard viewer. For each scene, you can:

  • Approve: The scene looks good, move on
  • Regenerate Image: Get a new AI-generated visual (limited regenerations per scene)
  • Edit Text: Modify the voiceover script
  • Change Music: Select a different mood

Regeneration Limits

Each scene allows a set number of image regenerations (typically 3). This prevents endless iteration and keeps production moving. If you've used all regenerations and still aren't satisfied, you can edit the image prompt for better results.

Production Options

Video Formats

Choose which aspect ratios to produce:

| Format | Ratio | Best For |
|--------|-------|----------|
| Vertical | 9:16 | TikTok, Reels, Shorts |
| Square | 1:1 | Instagram Feed, Facebook |
| Horizontal | 16:9 | YouTube, Website embeds |

You can select multiple formats. Each will be rendered separately.

Animation Modes

Ken Burns Mode Smooth pan and zoom animations on still images. Professional look without AI video generation. Lower cost and faster production.

AI Video Mode Full motion video generated from still images using AI video generation. More dynamic but takes longer and costs more.

Caption Styles

Word Reveal Words appear on screen as the narrator speaks them. Creates a modern, engaging storytelling effect. Captions sync to word-level timestamps.

Standard Traditional captions that display the full sentence for each scene.

Caption Types:

  • Storytelling: Flowing narrative captions
  • Educational: Clear, instructional text
  • Promotional: Punchy, sales-focused copy

Voice Library

Your Voice Library stores the voices available for your videos.

Preset Voices

ILLIXIS includes a selection of professional AI voices in different styles and accents. Preview each to find one matching your brand.

Custom Voice Cloning

Upload an audio sample of any voice, and ILLIXIS will create a custom voice clone. This lets you use your own voice or a brand spokesperson across all videos.

To add a custom voice:

  1. Go to Content Hub > Voices
  2. Click "Add Custom Voice"
  3. Upload a clear audio sample (30 seconds to 2 minutes works best)
  4. Name your voice and save

Custom voices appear in your library alongside presets.

Audio Elements

Voiceover

Generated by AI text-to-speech. The voice reads your script with natural pacing and inflection. Word-level timestamps enable precise caption sync.

Background Music

ILLIXIS generates original music matching the mood of each scene. Moods include:

  • Upbeat and energetic
  • Calm and professional
  • Dramatic and inspiring
  • Playful and fun
  • Serious and informative

Ambient Sounds

Optional ambient audio adds atmosphere. The AI analyzes your video content and suggests appropriate ambient sounds (office environment, nature, urban, etc.).

Volume Mixing

Default levels are optimized for clarity:

  • Voiceover: 100%
  • Music: 30%
  • Ambient: 15%

Brand End Card

Every video can include a branded end card with your logo, call-to-action, and custom music. Set up your end card once in Video Settings, and it applies to all future videos.

End Card Music

ILLIXIS generates a custom 20-second music piece for your brand. You'll receive 3 variations to choose from. This music plays during your end card across all videos, creating audio brand recognition.

Video Settings

Configure default preferences in Settings > Video Production:

  • Default voice
  • Preferred aspect ratios
  • Ambient sounds on/off
  • Caption style
  • End card configuration

Settings persist across sessions so you don't need to configure each video individually.

Production Process

Once you approve all scenes and click "Produce Video," ILLIXIS:

  1. Generates final scene images (if not cached)
  2. Creates voiceover audio with timestamps
  3. Generates or selects background music
  4. Renders video clips (Ken Burns or AI Video)
  5. Composites all elements with captions
  6. Exports to selected formats

Production typically takes 3-10 minutes depending on video length and options selected.

Downloading and Publishing

Completed videos appear in your Video Production dashboard. For each video:

  • Download: Get the video file in any format you produced
  • Share Link: Get a direct link to the video
  • Publish: Post directly to connected social accounts

Quota and Pricing

Video production uses two quota types:

  • Video Scripts: Creating the initial script
  • AI Videos: Final rendered videos

Check your current usage in Settings > Usage. Quotas vary by plan tier.

Best Practices

1. Start with Strong Written Content Videos are only as good as the source material. Well-structured articles with clear sections make better videos.

2. Review the Script First Before storyboard generation, review the AI-generated script. It's easier to edit text than to regenerate scenes.

3. Be Selective with Regenerations Use your regeneration budget wisely. Sometimes adjusting the prompt works better than regenerating blindly.

4. Match Voice to Brand Your narrator voice becomes part of your brand identity. Choose consistently and consider a custom voice clone.

5. Produce Multiple Formats Different platforms need different formats. Producing all three (vertical, square, horizontal) maximizes reach.

6. Watch Before Publishing Always preview your final video. Check that captions are readable, audio is balanced, and transitions are smooth.

FAQ

Q: How long can videos be? Videos can be any length, but short-form (30-90 seconds) performs best on social platforms. The AI optimizes scripts for engaging length.

Q: Can I edit videos after production? You can regenerate with different settings, but ILLIXIS doesn't include a video editor. For fine editing, download and use external tools.

Q: What video quality is produced? Videos render at 1080p resolution. This is suitable for all major platforms.

Q: How much do videos cost? Video production is included in your plan quota. Check your tier for monthly video limits. There are no per-video charges beyond your subscription.

Q: Can I use my own images instead of AI-generated ones? Currently, scene images are AI-generated. Custom image upload is on the roadmap.

Q: Why is my video taking a long time to produce? AI video mode (full motion) takes longer than Ken Burns mode. Complex videos with many scenes also take longer. Production progress shows in real-time on the dashboard.

Related Features

  • Social Studio: Create social posts to promote your videos
  • Content Repurposing: Generate video scripts from any article
  • Landing Pages: Embed videos on custom landing pages

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