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.

Step 2: Pick a Recipe (optional)

Select a Recipe from the toolbar or grid to give the AI a structure to follow.

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

You can Preview your video, and when you're happy with the result, hit Download to export.

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:

For additional support, you can reach out to the Lumen5 support team through Chat or by emailing us at [email protected].

Updated on: 19/10/2026