Generate Video
The Generate Video block takes a text prompt and produces a video using an AI model, returning a CDN-hosted URL to the result.
Generate video from a text prompt using AI
The Generate Video block takes a text prompt and produces a video using an AI model, returning a CDN-hosted URL to the result. The prompt describes the video content you want to generate, and optional configuration parameters let you control aspects like aspect ratio (16:9, 9:16, or 1:1), whether audio is included, and whether a seed image is used as a visual starting point. You can also choose to add a MindStudio watermark, override the default video model, and control whether the generated asset appears in the media gallery.
The block outputs a videoUrl field containing either a single URL string or an array of URL strings when multiple variants are requested. When generateVariants is enabled, you can specify up to 10 variants via numVariants, and the block generates them in parallel. The destination variable setting lets you store the resulting URL or URLs in a workflow variable for use in downstream blocks.
This block fits into workflows that need to produce video content programmatically — for example, pipelines that take user-supplied text and turn it into a short video clip, or automated content generation flows where video output is passed to a publishing or review step. It can operate in the foreground to display the video directly to the user, or in the background to silently store the result for further processing.
What you can build
Real-world workflows powered by the Generate Video block.
Text-to-Video Content Creation
Accept a user-written description and generate a corresponding video clip, storing the CDN URL for display or download in the same workflow.
Product Demo Video Generation
Feed structured product descriptions into the block to automatically produce short promotional video clips at a specified aspect ratio.
Social Media Video Variants
Generate multiple video variants from a single prompt using numVariants, then present options to a user or route them to a review step.
Image-to-Video Animation
Supply a seed image URL alongside a text prompt to generate a video that uses the image as a visual starting point.
Automated Video Reporting
Combine data summaries with the Generate Video block to produce narrated or animated video reports as part of a larger data pipeline.
Localized Video Production
Pass translated prompt text into the block to produce video content in different languages or regional styles within a single automated workflow.
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Get Started FreeCommon questions about Generate Video
What parameters are required to use the Generate Video block?
The only required parameter is prompt, a text string describing the video to generate. All other fields — such as aspect_ratio, generate_audio, image_url, destinationVar, and model overrides — are optional.
What does the block return?
The block outputs a videoUrl field. This is a single CDN URL string when one video is generated, or an array of CDN URL strings when multiple variants are requested via generateVariants and numVariants.
How do I generate multiple video variants at once?
Set generateVariants to true and specify a value for numVariants up to a maximum of 10. The block will generate that number of videos in parallel and return an array of URLs in the videoUrl output field.
Can I use an existing image as a starting point for the video?
Yes. The config object includes an image_url field where you can provide the URL of a seed or source image to influence the generated video.
What kinds of workflows is this block typically used in?
The Generate Video block is used in workflows that produce video content from text input, such as content creation pipelines, automated media generation flows, or multi-step workflows where the resulting video URL is passed to a publishing, review, or display step.
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