Guides
Your First Video
A complete walkthrough of creating your first AI-generated cinematic video, from setup to final render.
This guide takes about 15 minutes to complete. You'll create a 5-scene video featuring a character of your choice.
What You'll Need
- A Twin.Actor account with credits
- A clear, front-facing photo of your character
- (Optional) An audio sample for voice cloning
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Create Your Character
Upload a photo to create a 'Person' that will appear in your video. This photo is used for AI face-locking.
2
Clone a Voice (Optional)
Record or upload 30+ seconds of audio to clone a voice. This will be used for narration.
3
Write Your Story
Describe what you want your video to be about. The AI will generate scene breakdowns with prompts.
4
Review and Edit Scenes
Review the generated scenes. Edit prompts, narration, or descriptions as needed.
5
Generate Your Video
Approve the project to start generation. This takes 5-15 minutes depending on scene count.
6
Download and Share
Once complete, download your video or create a share link.
Tips for Best Results
- Photo quality matters - Use a clear, well-lit photo with the face clearly visible
- Be specific in your story - More detail leads to better scene generation
- Review prompts carefully - Edit image prompts to get exactly what you want
- Use 5 scenes to start - It's the sweet spot for storytelling