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Create Your First Video in Minutes

Build your first AI video end-to-end: creation cards, video editor, and export.

Updated over a week ago

Walk through creating a complete video from idea to export using GEN's Vidsheet workspace.

📚 Getting Started Guide · Step 4 of 6

Most brands take hours to create one video. You're about to create your first professional video in under 15 minutes — no filming, no editing experience required.

This is where GEN stops feeling like software and starts feeling like magic.

💡 Did you know?
One DTC skincare brand went from 4 posts/week to 52 — and hit 2.4M views in their first month using this exact workflow.

Understanding the Vidsheet Layout

Your Vidsheet is split into two powerful sections that work together seamlessly:

Left Side (Content Cells): Your creative laboratory where you generate all video assets — images, video clips, voiceovers, and text overlays. Each cell is a content creation node.

Right Side (Video Editor): Your assembly timeline where generated content automatically appears and gets combined into your final video. Think of it as a timeline editor, but infinitely simpler.

Each row = one complete video. You'll create everything for Video #1 in row 1, Video #2 in row 2, and so on.

Split-screen Vidsheet showing left content cells and right video timeline

Step 1: Set Up Your Content Structure

First, let's organize what you want to create. Start with a simple but powerful structure:

  1. Click on Column A header and rename it to "Video Idea" (Text type)

  2. Rename Column B to "Script" (AI Text type)

  3. Rename Column C to "Background Image" (Media type)

  4. Rename Column D to "Voiceover" (Media type)

⚡ Pro Move: Use variables to connect your columns. Type #########{{Video Idea}} in your Script column prompt, and GEN will automatically reference your idea when generating the script.

Step 2: Add Your First Idea and Generate Script

Now let's bring your video to life:

  1. Click cell A1 and type your video concept

Example: "Why our vitamin C serum works better than expensive brands"

  1. Click cell B1 — the Creation Card panel opens automatically

  2. Select "AI Text" from the creation card options

  3. Write a prompt like: "Create a 30-second engaging script about #########{{Video Idea}} that feels conversational and authentic"

  4. Click the generate button and watch the AI create your script in real-time

The script appears in cell B1 and automatically flows to your video timeline on the right.

AI Text creation card with prompt field filled and variable reference highlighted

Step 3: Generate Your Background Visual

Time to create stunning visuals without filming anything:

  1. Click cell C1 — the Creation Card opens

  2. Select "Image from Text" from the creation card types

  3. Choose your model based on your needs:

    • Midjourney: Highest quality, takes 30-60 seconds

    • Nano Banana: Great quality, generates in 10-20 seconds

  4. Write your prompt: "Professional skincare lab background, clean and modern, soft lighting"

  5. Set aspect ratio to 9:16 (perfect for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts)

  6. Click generate and watch your custom background appear

[Screenshot: Image from Text creation card showing model selection dropdown and aspect ratio setting]

📈 How a supplement brand uses this
One founder created 31 videos in 21 days using this exact image generation workflow. Result: 1.1M total views and 18% increase in TikTok Shop revenue.

Step 4: Add Professional Voiceover

Now let's bring your script to life with AI voice:

  1. Click cell D1 for your voiceover

  2. Select "Speech from Text" from creation cards

  3. Choose a voice that matches your brand:

    • Browse available voices in the dropdown

    • Click play icons to preview different options

    • Pick one that sounds natural and on-brand

  4. Reference your script by typing: #########{{Script}}

  5. Click generate

The AI creates professional voiceover audio using your generated script. No recording studio needed.

"I've never shown my face on camera. My audience has no idea every video is made with AI."
​— Creator, Faceless YouTube Channel

Step 5: Watch Your Video Assemble Automatically

Here's where the magic happens on the right side:

As each asset generates, it automatically appears in your video timeline:

  • Your background image appears as the base visual layer

  • Your voiceover appears as the audio track

  • Timeline layers show exactly how everything combines

You can fine-tune the timing by:

  • Dragging layer edges to trim duration

  • Moving layers left/right to change start times

  • Adding text overlays by clicking the + button

  • Adjusting layer order by dragging up/down

Video timeline showing background image layer and audio layer with timing controls

💡 Did you know?
71% of GEN users reduced manual editing time by 80% or more using this assembly workflow instead of traditional video editors.

Step 6: Preview and Perfect Your Video

Before exporting, make sure everything looks perfect:

  1. Look at the preview in your Final Video section (right side)

  2. Click to play and watch with audio

  3. Make adjustments if needed:

    • Regenerate any asset by selecting it and clicking generate again

    • Adjust layer timing by dragging in the timeline

    • Add text overlays for captions or titles using the + button

If something isn't quite right, just select the asset and regenerate. Each generation is saved in your history — you can always go back.

Adding Text Overlays and Captions

Want to add titles or captions? Here's how:

  1. Click the + button in your video timeline

  2. Select "Text Overlay" from creation cards

  3. Type your text and adjust positioning

  4. Choose font, size, and background style

Step 7: Export Your Professional Video

When you're happy with the preview:

  1. Click "Generate" in the Final Video section

  2. Wait for processing — this combines all layers into one file (usually takes 30-90 seconds)

  3. Download your video when "Ready" appears in green

  4. Your professional video is now ready to post anywhere!

[Screenshot: Final video section showing "Ready" status and download button]

⚡ Pro Move: Duplicate your row to create variations. Change one element (like the background image prompt) and you'll have a completely new video in under 2 minutes.

What You Just Accomplished

You've created a complete video workflow that most brands pay thousands for:

  • ✅ Generated a professional script from a simple idea

  • ✅ Created custom visuals without stock footage

  • ✅ Added professional voiceover without recording

  • ✅ Assembled everything into a publish-ready video

  • ✅ Exported a final video in under 15 minutes

💡 Did you know?
82% of GEN users said their audience couldn't tell the content was AI-generated when following this creation process.

Beyond the Basics: More Creation Card Types

Once you master the basics, explore these powerful options:

  • Video from Text: Generate video clips directly from prompts using models like Kling, Veo3, and Seedance

  • Video from Image: Animate your still images into moving video

  • Talking Avatar: Create AI presenters that speak your script with perfect lip-sync

  • Video from Ingredients: Combine multiple images into cohesive video sequences

Each creation card works the same way — select it, configure your inputs, and generate. The power is in combining them creatively.

What Brands Like Yours Are Doing

  • 💄 Beauty brands → Product showcase videos with custom backgrounds and talking avatar testimonials

  • 🛍️ E-commerce brands → Educational content about product benefits using animated product shots

  • 🏋️ Fitness brands → Motivational content with talking avatars and trending audio

  • 🎬 Faceless YouTube creators → AI visuals + voice clone + auto-captions for Shorts and long-form

Your Next Video Will Be Even Faster

Now that you understand the workflow, your next video will take under 10 minutes. You'll intuitively know:

  • Which creation cards to use for different content types

  • How to structure your columns for maximum efficiency

  • How variables make content creation scalable

  • How the timeline assembly works

The hardest part is behind you. From here, it's just creative experimentation.

⬅️ Previous: Build Your First Project in 60 Seconds · Next: Connect Social Accounts and Start Posting →

Creation Card Types

Each cell in your Vidsheet uses a creation card to generate content. Here are all the types available — click any to learn more:

For the full reference with inputs, models, and tips for each card, see All Creation Cards: Your Complete Guide.

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