Video guides

How do I write an Opus 5.5 video prompt?

Write an Opus 5.5 video prompt as a short production brief: name the purpose, quote the exact on-screen text, list scenes in order, and specify colors and pacing. Choose the duration, aspect ratio and sound in the generator controls as well. For a 15-second video, start with three scenes and one final action. Use code-friendly graphics rather than requests for realistic footage.

Open the video generator

Build a prompt in three steps

1. Set one purpose and exact copy
Say who the video is for and what they should understand or do. Put headings, button labels, numbers and units in quotes. Avoid asking the model to invent customer results, testimonials or product claims.
2. Give each scene a job
Allocate rough time ranges that fit the chosen length. For 15 seconds, try an opening at 0–4 seconds, a demonstration at 4–11 seconds and a final card at 11–15 seconds. State what enters, moves and remains visible. Leave enough time to read the final message.
3. Constrain the style and review the output
Name a small color palette, typography direction and motion style. Repeat the duration and aspect ratio you selected in the controls. Generate, then check the MP4 against the brief. If a scene is crowded or a label is wrong, simplify the prompt and generate again. Each new generation uses credits.

A useful brief names what must stay exact

For text-led videos, provide the final wording rather than a topic to summarize. For charts, supply the values, labels, units and a source you have checked. Use hex colors when brand color matters. If a claim cannot be verified, remove it before generating; a polished animation does not make a statement true.

Match the prompt to the generator controls

The controls determine the output length, format and sound setting. A prompt asking for two minutes will not override a 15-, 30- or 60-second selection. Landscape output is 1920×1080, portrait is 1080×1920 and square is 1080×1080, all at 30 fps. Sound means synthesized music and effects, not narration.

Remove instructions this workflow cannot fulfill

Do not ask this tool to animate an uploaded photograph, preserve a supplied video clip or produce a realistic actor. There is no image or video upload and no spoken voiceover. Prefer diagrams, shapes, text and simple illustrations. Three readable scenes are often a better starting brief than many simultaneous animations.

Three prompts to adapt

These are sample briefs, not claims about generated results. Replace the example names and figures with your own verified information, then review the video before publishing.

Product launch: a fictional notes app

Create a 15-second 16:9 motion-graphics video for a fictional notes app named "NoteNest". Use a #111827 background, #FB923C accent and large white text. 0–4s: reveal "Capture the idea". 4–11s: draw three note cards that group into a folder, labeled "Write", "Organize", "Find". 11–15s: hold "Meet NoteNest" on screen. Smooth slides, no people or voiceover. Optional soft synthesized music.

Process explainer: three clear stages

Create a silent 15-second 9:16 animation explaining a three-stage publishing workflow. Off-white background, navy text and teal arrows. 0–4s: show a document icon with "Draft". 4–9s: move it to a checkmark labeled "Review". 9–12s: connect to a page icon labeled "Publish". 12–15s: hold all three labels in a vertical stack. Keep generous margins and use no additional text.

Animated chart: clearly labeled sample data

Create a silent 15-second 1:1 bar-chart animation. Title: "Sample data — not actual results". Values: A = 20, B = 35, C = 45; unit = items. Use a zero-based axis and label each value exactly. 0–3s: title and axes. 3–10s: bars rise one at a time. 10–15s: hold the complete chart. White background, dark labels, blue bars. Do not add percentages or a growth claim.

Opus 5.5 Video FAQ

How much does an Opus 5.5 video cost?

You pay for what Opus 5.5 actually uses. A 15-second video starts at 50 credits, more is charged only as the work goes on, and a 15-second video never costs more than 200 credits; a typical one ends up around 40. Credits charged ahead and not used come back, and a failed video is refunded in full. Plans start at $9 a month for 180 credits.

How long can an Opus 5.5 video be, and at what resolution?

An Opus 5.5 video made here can be 15, 30 or 60 seconds long, rendered at 30 frames per second. Landscape 16:9 is 1920×1080, vertical 9:16 is 1080×1920 and square 1:1 is 1080×1080. For multi-minute videos, use Claude Code with Remotion or HyperFrames instead.

Do the videos have sound?

Yes, if you want it. Opus 5.5 synthesizes a soundtrack from code: a music bed and effects timed to the scenes. There is no voice or narration, and you can choose a silent video instead.

What is a good prompt for an Opus 5.5 video?

State the purpose, put the exact on-screen text in quotes, list three to six scenes in order, and name the colors and the mood. For example: "A 15-second launch video for a note-taking app. Dark background, orange accent. Scene 1: the product name. Scene 2: three notes typing themselves into a card. End card: Try it free."