You made a character. The fastest way to bring them to life is to make a video with them.
Right after Cantina creates your character, you can go to their profile, make a video, or start chatting. Their profile video keeps making in the background, so you don't have to wait.
Make a quick video from a chat
Your first chat is the easiest place to start. A quick video is ready in seconds, and your character says what you choose.
- Chat with your character and let them reply.
- Tap Create Video.
- Select the lines from the chat you want in your video.
- Tap Generate.
Ride a trending topic
Not sure what your character should talk about? Let them riff on what's happening right now.
- Tap Imagine, then Quick at the top.
- Pick your character.
- Tap a topic under Suggested Topics, or tap # to see the full list of trending topics.
- Tap the send button.
Topics change often, so there's always something new to try. You can also type your own prompt in the box.
You can also make a quick video from your character's profile: tap Create, then Quick. See How to Make a Quick Video.
Make an HQ video
An HQ video is a full scene starring your character. You choose the cast and the story, and Cantina lays out the script, wardrobe, and locations.
- Tap Make a Video right after you create your character, or tap Imagine, then Video.
- Add your character. Tap them under Recently Used, or type @ in the prompt.
- Describe what you want to see. One line is enough.
- Tap the upward arrow to build your video.
- Review the script, cast, and locations in the editor, then generate.
See How to Make an HQ Video. Not sure which to make? See Quick Videos vs HQ Videos.
Start from an image
Bring one of your character's images to life.
- Open your character's profile and tap Media.
- Pick the image you want.
- Type what your character should say.
- Tap Create.
Where to prompt
Prompts shape your character in a few places:
- Your character's chat: their replies become the lines in your quick videos.
- Imagine: describe the scene you want to see.
- The video editor: change the script before you generate.
Comments on other people's videos aren't prompts. They're public conversation. To make your own video, go to your character's chat or open Imagine.
New to prompting? Start with Prompting 101.
Congratulations on your first video!
When you're ready for more:
- Fine-tune their look, voice, or personality → How to Change Character Settings
- Share them with friends → How to Share on Cantina
- Bring them into a room → How to Add and Remove Characters from Rooms
- Make a room of your own → How to Create a Room
- Start a Show → What Are Shows?
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