{"id":94509,"date":"2025-12-16T17:04:47","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T06:04:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elements.envato-staging.com\/learn\/?p=94509"},"modified":"2026-02-02T17:43:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T06:43:13","slug":"videogen-presets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/videogen-presets","title":{"rendered":"New in VideoGen: Presets that put you in control of the shot"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Video creators don\u2019t need hand-holding; they need tools that keep up. Most of us already think in shots, movement, rhythm, and intention. We know what a moment should <em>feel<\/em> like long before we start shaping it in our work. But until now, getting <a href=\"https:\/\/labs.envato.com\/video-gen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VideoGen<\/a> to deliver a specific camera move meant bending your instinct into technical phrasing, a skill more difficult for some than for others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/labs.envato.com\/video-gen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>VideoGen Presets<\/strong><\/a> removes that barrier. The new feature provides a vocabulary of cinematic behavior that you can drop directly into a generation. Dolly zooms with tension built in, smooth drone arcs that open up a scene, handheld motion that adds grit and immediacy, whip pans that actually land with energy; each preset is a tiny piece of film language that you can choose with intention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-frontend.envato.com\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/image-4-1024x177.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72213\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part is how naturally this fits the way creatives think. You can browse visually, follow a spark, and let the movement guide the concept, rather than the other way around. Hover to preview, feel the rhythm of the shot, choose the one that unlocks something, then anchor it with your first frame reference and generate exactly what you saw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-frontend.envato.com\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/image-5-1024x566.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72214\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s still your eye, your taste, your direction. VideoGen resets remove the friction, allowing you to spend more time shaping the moment and less time finding the language to convince the tool to do what you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What makes VideoGen Presets different?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>VideoGen Presets feel less like settings and more like a mini shot library, one that lets you direct with intuition rather than jargon. They live right inside your workflow, appearing before you generate your video. Each comes with a looping demo that shows precisely how the camera moves or how the effect behaves, so you\u2019re not guessing what your prompt will trigger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This also changes how you brainstorm. Instead of starting from a blank prompt box, you can wander the library, discover possibilities you might not have thought to request, and build a concept around a shot that sparks something. When you pair that preset with your prompt, you get a controlled generation that aligns with your intent \u2014 the motion you wanted, shaped by the idea you described.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Presets work for both portrait and landscape, and you can choose one per generation. They\u2019re intentionally simple in design and require minimal input from you, while giving you maximum clarity in how the shot behaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Presets unlock for creatives in practice<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re crafting an opener for a product trailer, a dramatic dolly zoom can instantly add tension. If you\u2019re shaping a travel sequence, a soaring drone shot brings scale and atmosphere with zero piloting required. For social content creators, a handheld camera preset gives a gritty, human feel that pairs beautifully with off\u2011the\u2011cuff storytelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Transitions and effects tell a different story: they let you set the tone. A whip pan feels energetic and impulsive. A smooth float forward can make even a simple object reveal feel cinematic. VideoGen Presets invite you to think more like a director, one who doesn\u2019t have to choreograph every step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to use VideoGen Presets<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/videogen-presets-guide\">how to use Video Presets<\/a> is easy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Write your prompt in <a href=\"https:\/\/labs.envato.com\/video-gen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VideoGen<\/a> as usual.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Browse the Presets library and hover over each option to preview the movement or effect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick the preset that matches your idea.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add your <strong>first frame reference<\/strong> (required when using presets).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generate, and VideoGen delivers a result that mirrors what you previewed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>And voil\u00e0! Enjoy your video, or extend it with <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/videogen-extend\">VideoGen Extend<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why VideoGen Presets changes AI video generation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Presets open the door to more consistent and intentional video creation. Instead of hoping a prompt conveys the movement you want, you can define the motion directly. That means fewer retries, more polished results, and stronger creative control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even better: this feature removes the pressure to \u201cspeak camera\u201d fluently. Video language can be technical \u2014 angles, lens behavior, motion paths \u2014 but Presets translate those mechanics into something visual and instantly understandable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal is simple: help creatives make better videos, faster.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/labs.envato.com\/video-gen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Now go have fun with it.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"section-primary toggle-section narrow-width\">\n  <h3 class=\"toggle-section__title\">VideoGen Presets FAQs<\/h3>\n  <div class=\"toggle-section__items is-style-two-column\">\n          <div class=\"toggle-section__column\">\n                          <div class=\"toggle-section__item\">\n                    <button class=\"toggle-section__heading dt-disable-in-preview\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                      What are VideoGen Presets?<span class=\"toggle-section__icon\"><\/span>\n                    <\/button>\n                    <div class=\"toggle-section__content\" hidden>\n                      <p>Presets are visual templates within VideoGen that enable you to apply professional-grade camera movements, transitions, or effects to your video with a single click. They show demo clips you can preview before generating.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                                  <div class=\"toggle-section__item\">\n                    <button class=\"toggle-section__heading dt-disable-in-preview\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                      Why do I need a first frame reference?<span class=\"toggle-section__icon\"><\/span>\n                    <\/button>\n                    <div class=\"toggle-section__content\" hidden>\n                      <p>Because Presets rely on a stable starting point for the camera move or effect. When using a Preset, your first frame reference is required.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                                  <div class=\"toggle-section__item\">\n                    <button class=\"toggle-section__heading dt-disable-in-preview\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                      Are Presets available to all users?<span class=\"toggle-section__icon\"><\/span>\n                    <\/button>\n                    <div class=\"toggle-section__content\" hidden>\n                      <p>Presets are available to all Envato subscribers.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"toggle-section__column\">\n                          <div class=\"toggle-section__item\">\n                    <button class=\"toggle-section__heading dt-disable-in-preview\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                      Do I still need to write a prompt?<span class=\"toggle-section__icon\"><\/span>\n                    <\/button>\n                    <div class=\"toggle-section__content\" hidden>\n                      <p>Yes, you\u2019ll write your prompt as usual. The Preset layers on top of your idea to control how the camera moves or how the effect behaves.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                                  <div class=\"toggle-section__item\">\n                    <button class=\"toggle-section__heading dt-disable-in-preview\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                      Can I combine multiple presets?<span class=\"toggle-section__icon\"><\/span>\n                    <\/button>\n                    <div class=\"toggle-section__content\" hidden>\n                      <p>Not right now. Presets are one\u2011per\u2011generation to ensure clean, predictable results. But keep your eyes peeled.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                                  <div class=\"toggle-section__item\">\n                    <button class=\"toggle-section__heading dt-disable-in-preview\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                      Do Presets work for both portrait and landscape videos?<span class=\"toggle-section__icon\"><\/span>\n                    <\/button>\n                    <div class=\"toggle-section__content\" hidden>\n                      <p>Yes, they work seamlessly with either portrait or landscape orientation.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You already speak the language of movement. Presets let VideoGen speak it back. 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