AI Video Generation

When the user wants to generate videos from text descriptions, delegate to the video-generator subagent.

When to Use

Use this skill when the user:

• Asks to "generate a video" or "create a video"
• Wants to "animate" something
• Mentions "video of [something]"
• Wants AI video generation from a prompt
• Asks for text-to-video conversion

What the Subagent Handles

The video-generator subagent will:

1. Check API Keys

   • Verify GOOGLE_API_KEY (for Veo)
   • Verify OPENAI_API_KEY (for Sora)
   • Guide setup if needed

2. Select Provider

   • Smart routing based on request
   • Consider duration and resolution needs
   • Use available API keys

3. Generate Video

   • Submit to selected API
   • Poll for completion
   • Download and save result

4. Report Progress

   • Show generation status
   • Report completion time
   • Provide output path

Supported Providers

Google Veo (via Gemini API):

Model	Full ID	Status	Audio
Veo 3.1	veo-3.1-generate-preview	Preview	Yes
Veo 3.1 Fast	veo-3.1-fast-generate-preview	Preview	Yes
Veo 2.0	veo-2.0-generate-001	Stable	No

• Duration: 4, 6, 8 seconds
• Resolution: 720p, 1080p, 4K
• Aspect: 16:9, 9:16

OpenAI Sora:

Model	ID	Use Case
Sora 2	sora-2	Fast iteration, exploration
Sora 2 Pro	sora-2-pro	Production quality

Snapshot variants available: sora-2-2025-10-06, sora-2-2025-12-08, sora-2-pro-2025-10-06

• Duration: 4, 8, 12 seconds
• Aspect: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1
• Audio: Included in output

Default Options

Option	Veo Default	Sora Default
Duration	6 seconds	8 seconds
Aspect	16:9	16:9
Resolution	1080p	1920x1080
Model	veo-3.1-generate-preview	sora-2

Provider Selection: Auto-selected based on:

1. Available API keys
2. Requested features (e.g., 12s duration requires Sora)
3. User preference if specified

Example Triggers

• "Generate a video of a sunset over mountains"
• "Create a video showing a robot dancing"
• "Make a video of autumn leaves falling"
• "I need a video of abstract flowing colors"
• "Animate this scene: a cat playing with yarn"
• "Can you create a short video of fireworks?"