Generate AI video from text in Canva
CanvaDemo summary
The user demonstrates how to access Magic Media in the Canva editor and use a text prompt to generate a hyperrealistic video of a robotic hand touching a holographic interface.
Step-by-step
- Go to the Elements tab from the left-hand menu
- Enter a detailed text prompt in the top text field
- Click the drop-down menu underneath the text box
- Select the Generate video option
- Hover your mouse over the generated clip to preview it
- Click the video to add it to your template
Options
- Click the three dots icon at the top right of the preview to regenerate the video
Watch out for
- A Canva Pro account is required to use the generate video feature
Tips
- Include everything you want in your video down to the last detail when writing text prompts
Highlights
“The Magic Media video generator is known for its fast speed, so it shouldn't take too long to generate your video clip.”
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