> ## Knowledge Base Index
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> Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further.
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# Getting Started with the Create Page

## Step 1: Start on the Create page
Go to the **Create** page and enter your prompt. You can type a description, paste a URL, or attach a file (script, document, or recording) using the **+** button.
**Shortcuts:** Use the quick-start buttons to jump straight into a content type: Blog post, Script, Document, Recording, Screen recording, or Create similar.


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## Step 2: Pick a Recipe (optional)
Select a **Recipe** from the toolbar or grid to give the AI a structure to follow.

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## Step 3: Let the AI build your video
After you submit, the AI moves through three stages:
1. **Planning** — reads your content, searches for media, and may ask a few optional questions about scope and audience.
2. **Building** — assembles scenes, adds voiceover narration, and selects designs.
3. **Reviewing** — your video takes shape in the canvas. The left panel tracks progress and shows a summary when done.

## Step 4: Refine and edit
Once the video is ready, you can:
* Edit directly in the canvas
* Use the **Ask for changes** box to describe adjustments (swap music, resize text, add a scene, trim length, etc.)
* Edit the voiceover script in the **Transcript** panel on the right
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You can **Preview** your video, and when you're happy with the result, hit **Download** to export.

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## Tips
* **Give the AI something to work with.** A URL, document, or script produces better results than a vague prompt.
* **Use a Recipe** for more polished, structured output.
* **Keep on-screen text short.** One or two sentences per scene. Let the voiceover carry the detail.
* **Match length to platform.** As a rough guide:

| Platform | Recommended length |
| ---- | ---- |
| Instagram post / reel | Up to 90 seconds |
| Instagram story | 15 to 60 seconds |
| Facebook post / reel | Up to 90 seconds |
| Facebook story | 15 to 60 seconds |
| LinkedIn | 30 to 90 seconds |
| YouTube | Around 60 seconds |
| X (Twitter) | 20 to 45 seconds |
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For additional support, you can reach out to the Lumen5 support team through Chat or by emailing us at <support@lumen5.com>.