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Make your first video ad

Written by STARTI AI
Updated this week

Use the Video Agent to turn a simple prompt into a full ad workflow. You create a project, chat with the agent, and refine the output step by step.

Before you start

  • Create a brand first.

  • Upload any important assets you want the agent to use.

  • Decide your basic direction: product, audience, tone, length, and platform.

1. Choose the brand

1. Open Video Agent.

  1. Select the brand you want to work with from the brand selector in the header.

Your brand choice controls which projects and assets you see.

2. Create a new project

1. Click New Project.

  1. A new project opens in the workspace and is linked to the selected brand.

  2. You can rename the project later if needed.

You can also return to an existing project from Recent Projects.

3. Write your first prompt

In the main composer, describe what you want the video ad to do.

Try to include:

  • Product or app name

  • Campaign goal

  • Audience

  • Tone or style

  • Video length

  • Platform or format

  • Any must-use brand assets

Then click the send button to start the workflow.

4. Work with the agent

After you send the prompt, the agent guides you through the creative process.

The workflow usually moves through:

1. Brief - clarify the project goal and key requirements

2. Creative direction - explore the concept and message

3. Script - draft the ad copy and scene flow

4. Storyboard - turn the script into visual scenes

5. Materials - gather or generate the needed assets

6. Rough cut - assemble the first version

7. Final review - polish the finished creative

On the right side of the workspace, you can follow the agent plan and jump to different milestones as the project progresses.

5. Refine the result

Keep chatting with the agent until the project feels ready.

You can ask for changes such as:

  • A different hook

  • A shorter or longer version

  • A new visual style

  • A different CTA

  • More emphasis on a specific feature

As the agent updates the project, the workspace refreshes with the latest outputs.

Tips

  • Start with a simple prompt first, then add details in follow-up messages.

  • If you already know the target audience, mention it early.

  • If the first version is close but not perfect, ask for one change at a time.

  • Use assets from the selected brand to keep the ad visually consistent.

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