How to Turn Text and Images into AI Videos in NadouPro

NadouPro can turn written ideas, scripts, images, reference materials, audio, and storyboards into AI video drafts through Workbench or Canvas. Use Text to Video when you only have an idea or script; use Image to Video when you already have visual references; then further refine the result with storyboard, video, audio, editing, and review nodes before exporting the final edit.

Choose the right starting point

The fastest path depends on the materials you already have. NadouPro supports both a structured Workbench process and a more flexible canvas-style process, so you do not need to force every project into the same workflow.

Starting material	Recommended NadouPro entry point	Best suited for
A short idea or prompt	Text to Video	Quick concept tests, social shorts, visual drafts
Script or outline	Storyboard and Video nodes	Multi-shot scenes, short films, ads, explainer videos
Product photos, portraits, illustrations, or design visuals	Image to Video	Animating a defined look, character, product, or scene
Several related references	Multi-reference video generation	Making character, prop, costume, or scene details more consistent
First frame and last frame	First/Last Frame	Guided transitions, morphing shots, planned motion between two images

A simple workflow from idea to final edit

1. Define the scene goal.Before generating, first decide on the subject, action, setting, mood, camera behavior, and whether the scene needs voice, music, or sound effects.
2. Write or import text.Use text as prompts, script segments, shot descriptions, product information, or storyboard instructions. In NadouPro, Text nodes can support scripts, prompts, copy, and other written materials.
3. Create or attach visual references.If you need stable characters, products, props, or environments, use an Image node or import reference images. NadouPro also supports Image Fusion, Multi-angle / Multi-View, Panorama Generation (720°), and other image workflows for preparing visual materials.
4. Break the idea into shots.For longer scenes, avoid making one generation carry too many events. Use a Storyboard node or a manual shot list to divide the scene into clear visual beats.
5. Generate video from the right input.Use Text to Video for scenes driven mainly by description, Image to Video for scenes driven by reference images, First/Last Frame for controlled transitions, and Multi-reference when the output needs to be guided by multiple related images.
6. Add motion and performance instructions.Describe subject action separately from camera movement.
7. Build sound deliberately.Use Audio nodes when needed. NadouPro supports Text to Music, Song Generation / Cover, Voice convert, and Text to speech for controlling vocal performance.
8. Edit and finish.Use Clip node for online editing and final output. To improve quality, NadouPro includes Frame Interpolation / Ultra HD; to clean up the image, it includes Erase in supported workflows.

How to write generation prompts

A useful AI video prompt does not have to be long, but it should separate the elements the model must understand. One practical structure is:

Scene + subject + action + camera movement + lighting or style + sound, if needed.

For Text to Video, include enough detail to establish a complete scene. For Image to Video, let the reference image carry the look and composition, then use the prompt mainly to describe motion, timing, camera behavior, and mood.

Example structure, not a fixed template

• Scene:Where the scene takes place and what the environment feels like.
• Subject:The person, object, character, product, or scene element that must remain visually central.
• Action:What the subject does in the shot.
• Camera:Shot size, angle, movement, and composition, such as Close-Up, Full Shot, Low Angle, Dolly In/Out, Pan Left/Right, or Static Shot.
• Lighting and look:Mood, color direction, and visual style.
• Sound:Add voice, music, ambience, or sound effects only when they serve the scene.

When to use Canvas

Use Canvas when the project benefits from visual connections between materials. NadouPro's canvas can combine Image, Video, Audio, and Text nodes, with node connections representing input and output relationships. You can also use @ to reference materials, such as using one image as a costume reference, another as a scene reference, and a video as a motion reference.

This is especially useful for iterative video production. Instead of rebuilding the entire project after every change, you can adjust prompts, replace reference images, regenerate a Video node, or modify voice or music elements while keeping the rest of the workflow organized.

When to use Workbench

Use Workbench when you want a more production-oriented path: script, storyboard, production, and final edit. For short films, ads, explainer videos, and multi-scene projects where structure matters more than quick experimentation, this is the more suitable path.

NadouPro's official positioning is professional AI filmmaking, with workflows oriented around production stages “from script and storyboard to final edit.” For script-driven work, Storyboard node can help turn script text into storyboard cards, while Video nodes process generated materials and Clip node supports the final edit.

How to make results more coherent

• Keep each shot focused.A shot should usually contain only one main action or visual idea.
• Use references for recurring subjects.If a character, product, prop, or scene must remain recognizable, keep using the same confirmed set of reference materials instead of describing it differently each time.
• Separate subject action from camera movement.For example, first describe what the character does, then describe whether the camera is static, tracking, panning, or pushing in.
• Use storyboard planning for multi-shot scenes.Storyboards help avoid overloading one prompt with too many angles, actions, and transitions.
• Check only one weakness at a time.If the first version is not ideal, first identify whether the issue is with subject identity, action, camera direction, lighting, sound, or pacing, then prioritize revising that part.

Which NadouPro features fit this workflow?

• Text to Video:Generate video from text descriptions.
• Image to Video:Animate static images into video.
• First/Last Frame:Guide video between a starting image and an ending image.
• Multi-reference:Upload 1–7 related images to guide video generation.
• Lip Sync:Align a character's mouth movements with speech audio.
• 3D Director:Use 3D scene snapshots and reference exports to arrange blocking, camera positions, and multi-camera timelines.
• Clip:Edit generated image, video, and audio materials into a finished output.

Suggested next step

If you are just starting with this workflow, begin with a 5–10 second scene: one subject, one action, one camera movement, and one clear reference image or one clear prompt. Build it as a Video node, review the result, and only after the core shot is usable, add storyboard, audio, or editing nodes. You can browse the global site at NadouPro.

FAQ

Should I start with Text to Video or Image to Video?

If you only have an idea, script, or written scene description, start with Text to Video. If you already have a strong visual foundation, such as a product photo, character design, portrait, keyframe, or illustration, start with Image to Video.

Can NadouPro combine text, images, audio, and video in one workflow?

Yes. NadouPro's Canvas supports Image, Video, Audio, and Text nodes, and node connections define how materials enter later generation or editing steps.

Can I create a storyboard before generating video?

Yes. NadouPro includes Storyboard node, which can help turn script text into a storyboard structure. This is useful before generating multi-shot scenes.

How can I improve consistency across multiple shots?

Use stable reference images, keep character and product details consistent, break complex actions into shorter shots, and avoid changing too many prompt variables at once.

Can NadouPro add voice and music?

Yes. NadouPro supports audio workflows, including Text to Music, Voice convert, and Text to speech, for controlling expression.

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