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Overview

This guide contains proven strategies and best practices from successful VideoDraft creators. Follow these guidelines to create better videos, save credits, and streamline your workflow.
These practices are based on thousands of hours of user experience and continuous platform improvements.

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Project Planning

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Pre-Production Essentials

1

Define Your Goals

  • What’s the video’s purpose?
  • Who’s your target audience?
  • What action should viewers take?
  • How will you measure success?
2

Create a Brief

Document key details:
  • Video length (30s, 60s, 2min)
  • Platform requirements
  • Brand guidelines
  • Key messages
  • Tone and style
3

Budget Credits

Estimate credit usage:
  • Script: 10-20 credits
  • Images: 5-10 per image
  • Videos: 25-600 per clip
  • Speech: 1 per 100 chars
  • Add 20% buffer
4

Choose Workflow

Select based on your starting point:
  • Have an idea? → Idea to Video
  • Have a script? → Script to Video
  • Have audio? → Voiceover to Video
  • Need cinema quality? → Veo3 workflow

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Content Strategy

Hook First

  • First 3 seconds are crucial
  • Start with a question
  • Show the benefit
  • Create curiosity

Clear Structure

  • Problem → Solution → Benefit
  • Beginning → Middle → End
  • Setup → Conflict → Resolution
  • Tell them what you’ll tell them

Single Focus

  • One main message
  • Support with 3-5 points
  • Avoid information overload
  • Repeat key message

Strong CTA

  • Be specific
  • Make it easy
  • Create urgency
  • Track results

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Workflow Optimization

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Idea to Video Best Practices

Write Detailed Descriptions:
Instead of: "Make a video about coffee"

Write: "Create a 60-second video showcasing the journey 
of specialty coffee from farm to cup, highlighting 
sustainable farming practices, artisan roasting, and 
the perfect pour-over technique. Target audience: 
coffee enthusiasts aged 25-40. Tone: educational but 
approachable, with warm visuals and calming music."

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Script to Video Excellence

Script Formatting: 
# SCENE 1 (0:00-0:05)
[VISUAL: Aerial view of modern city at sunrise]
Welcome to the future of urban living.

# SCENE 2 (0:05-0:15)
[VISUAL: Smart home interior with IoT devices]
Where technology seamlessly integrates with daily life.

# SCENE 3 (0:15-0:25)
[VISUAL: People using various smart city features]
Making cities more efficient, sustainable, and livable.
Pro Tips:
  • Include visual cues
  • Time each scene
  • Write for voice
  • Keep sentences short
  • Use active voice

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AI Agent Collaboration

  • Provide genre and tone
  • Share reference examples
  • Ask for alternatives
  • Request specific changes
  • Build on suggestions
  • Describe visual goals
  • Ask about shot types
  • Request mood boards
  • Discuss pacing
  • Get technical advice
  • Share rough cut
  • Ask for pacing help
  • Request transition ideas
  • Discuss audio balance
  • Fine-tune timing

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Credit Management

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Smart Model Selection

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Credit-Saving Techniques

  1. Batch Processing
    • Generate multiple variations
    • Test different prompts together
    • Process similar styles at once
  2. Template Reuse
    • Save successful prompts
    • Create style guides
    • Build prompt libraries
  3. Progressive Enhancement
    • Start with low-cost models
    • Refine with mid-tier
    • Finalize with premium
  4. Smart Testing
    • Generate thumbnails first
    • Test sections, not full videos
    • Preview before processing

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Visual Consistency

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Brand Alignment

Set Up Brand Kit

  • Upload logos
  • Define colors
  • Select fonts
  • Set style preferences

Use Reference Images

  • Upload style guides
  • Use Flux Kontext Pro
  • Maintain consistency
  • Build asset library

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Style Guidelines

Creating Cohesive Visuals:
  1. Define color palette (3-5 colors max)
  2. Choose consistent lighting
  3. Maintain similar composition
  4. Use recurring visual elements
  5. Apply uniform filters/effects
Prompt Consistency: 
Base prompt template:
"[Subject], [brand color palette], [consistent lighting style], 
[standard composition], professional quality, [brand style]"

Example:
"Modern office setting, purple and white color scheme, 
bright natural lighting, centered composition, professional 
quality, minimalist tech company style"

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Performance Optimization

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Generation Speed

  • Use simpler prompts
  • Choose faster models
  • Generate during off-peak
  • Batch similar requests
  • Avoid complex physics

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Common Pitfalls to Avoid

Learn from others’ mistakes:

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Content Mistakes

  1. Information Overload
    • Too many messages
    • Complex explanations
    • Long scripts
    • No clear focus
  2. Weak Openings
    • Slow starts
    • No hook
    • Unclear purpose
    • Generic content
  3. Poor Pacing
    • Too fast/slow
    • Uneven rhythm
    • No breathing room
    • Rushed endings

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Technical Mistakes

  1. Prompt Issues
    • Vague descriptions
    • Conflicting instructions
    • Overly complex
    • Missing details
  2. Model Misuse
    • Wrong model for task
    • Expensive when unnecessary
    • Ignoring alternatives
    • Not testing first
  3. Credit Waste
    • No planning
    • Excessive regeneration
    • Premium for drafts
    • Duplicate generations

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Platform-Specific Tips

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YouTube Optimization

  • 16:9 aspect ratio
  • Strong thumbnails
  • Clear titles
  • Engaging first 15s
  • End screen CTAs

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TikTok/Reels

  • 9:16 vertical format
  • Hook in 1-2 seconds
  • Fast-paced editing
  • Trending audio
  • Loop-worthy content

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LinkedIn

  • Professional tone
  • Value-first content
  • Subtitles essential
  • 1:1 or 16:9 format
  • Business insights

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Website/Landing Pages

  • Multiple formats
  • Compressed files
  • Fast loading
  • Mobile optimized
  • Clear messaging

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Advanced Strategies

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A/B Testing

Create variations to test:
  • Different hooks
  • Various CTAs
  • Multiple styles
  • Different voices
  • Varied pacing
Track performance:
  • View duration
  • Engagement rate
  • Conversion rate
  • Share count
  • Comments

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Batch Production

Monthly Content Calendar:
  1. Plan all videos
  2. Write scripts together
  3. Generate assets in batches
  4. Review and refine
  5. Schedule releases
Efficiency Gains:
  • 50% time savings
  • 30% credit savings
  • Consistent quality
  • Better planning
  • Reduced stress

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Team Collaboration

1

Assign Roles

  • Content strategist
  • Script writer
  • Visual director
  • Final approver
2

Create Guidelines

  • Brand standards
  • Quality checklist
  • Approval process
  • Feedback loops
3

Use Templates

  • Project briefs
  • Script formats
  • Visual styles
  • Export settings
4

Track Performance

  • Credit usage
  • Time to completion
  • Quality metrics
  • ROI analysis

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Continuous Improvement

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Learning from Analytics

Track these metrics:
  • Completion rates
  • Engagement points
  • Drop-off moments
  • Share rates
  • Conversions
Iterate based on data:
  • Test new hooks
  • Adjust pacing
  • Try different styles
  • Experiment with length
  • Refine messaging

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Staying Current

  • Follow VideoDraft updates
  • Join community discussions
  • Share experiences
  • Learn from others
  • Experiment with new features

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Quick Reference Checklist

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Pre-Production ✓

  • Clear objectives defined
  • Target audience identified
  • Credit budget allocated
  • Workflow selected
  • Brand kit configured

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Production ✓

  • Script reviewed and refined
  • Visual style consistent
  • Models selected wisely
  • Assets generated efficiently
  • Quality checked thoroughly

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Post-Production ✓

  • Pacing optimized
  • Audio balanced
  • Transitions smooth
  • CTA clear
  • Export settings correct

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Distribution ✓

  • Platform requirements met
  • Thumbnails created
  • Descriptions written
  • Tags optimized
  • Analytics configured

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