Choose Video Settings in CloudMySite Video Studio
Video Studio keeps the main settings simple. Choose the video length, shape, quality, and motion level before selecting Generate Video.
Duration
Duration controls how long the video is.
| Option | Best For |
|---|---|
| 5s | First tests, hero loops, product moments, lower credit use |
| 10s | Longer social clips, ads, demos, or more complete motion |
Start with 5s when you are exploring. Move to 10s once the direction is clear.
Aspect Ratio
Aspect ratio controls the shape of the video.
| Option | Best For |
|---|---|
| 16:9 | Website hero sections, desktop banners, wide ads, video embeds |
| 9:16 | Social stories, reels, mobile-first videos, vertical landing sections |
| 1:1 | Social posts, cards, product tiles, square previews |
Choose the shape based on where the video will be used. If you are unsure, use 16:9 for websites and 9:16 for social media.
Quality
Quality controls the resolution level when available.
| Option | Best For |
|---|---|
| Standard | Most tests, social videos, first drafts, lower credit use |
| High | Higher-quality website placements, polished demos, final clips |
Use Standard first. Use High when the video is important, visible, and close to final.
Character Swap Quality
Character Swap Video has its own quality choices.
| Option | Best For |
|---|---|
| Standard | First drafts, faster previews, and lower-cost character swap tests |
| Professional | Smoother, more polished character swap videos when your source files are strong |
For Character Swap Video, the reference video controls the final duration. The credit estimate appears after CloudMySite reads the reference video length.
Character Swap Watermark
Character Swap Video includes an Include watermark setting. Free and trial accounts may keep this enabled. Paid plans can turn it off when their subscription allows it.
Motion
Motion controls how active the clip feels.
| Option | Best For |
|---|---|
| Low | Calm website backgrounds, products, logos, faces, detailed images |
| Medium | Most website videos, product clips, demos, and social posts |
| High | Energetic ads, bold social clips, fast-paced promos |
If your video looks too busy, lower the motion setting. If it feels too still, raise it.
Estimated Credit Usage
Video Studio shows estimated video credits before you generate. Credits change based on:
- duration
- quality
- video type
- reference video length for Character Swap Video
- available plan features
Shorter videos and standard quality usually use fewer credits.
Preview Status
After you select Generate Video, the preview panel can show:
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Creating task | CloudMySite is starting the request |
| Queued | The video is waiting its turn |
| Generating | CloudMySite is creating the clip |
| Saving video | The finished video is being saved |
| Completed | The video is ready to play |
| Failed | The video could not be completed |
Video generation can take time. You can leave the preview open while CloudMySite works.
Action Buttons
| Button | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Generate Video | Starts a new video |
| Download MP4 | Downloads the completed video |
| Use in Website | Sends the video into the website workflow when available |
| Regenerate | Tries again from the selected video |
| Create Variation | Makes a fresh version using the same direction |
| View | Opens a recent video in the preview panel |
Recommended Settings by Use Case
| Use Case | Duration | Aspect Ratio | Quality | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Website hero background | 5s | 16:9 | Standard or High | Low or Medium |
| Product demo | 5s | 1:1 or 16:9 | Standard or High | Medium |
| Social story | 5s or 10s | 9:16 | Standard | Medium or High |
| App preview | 5s | 16:9 | Standard or High | Medium |
| Calm brand clip | 5s | 16:9 or 1:1 | Standard | Low |
Best Practice
Use lower-cost settings while exploring. Once you like the prompt and direction, increase quality or duration for the final version.