Tutorial · Intermediate
Extend a Video Without a Jump Cut.
Every AI model generates short clips. The craft is in the extension: this walkthrough grows a 5-second generation into a full scene — same look, same characters, no visible seam.
Walkthrough
Step by step.
Start from your best clip
Open the generation you want to grow. The extender reads its style, palette, and motion, so start from a take you love.
Choose the direction
Forward continues the action; reverse generates what happened before; 'add a new camera' cuts to a fresh angle mid-scene.
Describe the next beat
Don't repeat the original prompt — describe what happens next: 'she turns and walks toward the door'. One beat per extension.
Generate and chain
Each extension adds up to 60 seconds. Chain several: hook (original) → development (extend) → payoff (extend with new camera).
Finish the sequence
Trim the joins in the editor if needed, add music, then upscale the final cut to 4K before export.
Pro tips
Small moves, big difference.
Extend the winner, not the draft
Extensions inherit everything — including flaws. Fix the base clip first.
New camera = free edit
The 'new camera' mode gives you an editing rhythm without any actual editing.
Loops for social
Extend toward the opening frame to create seamless loops that replay invisibly.
One beat per extend
Ask for one new action each time; chained small beats read as intentional filmmaking.
FAQ
Quick answers.
How long can I extend a video?
Up to 60 seconds per extension, chained as many times as you like. Long narratives are built from multiple small extends.
Will the extension match the original's style?
Yes — the extender uses the same model that made the clip and analyses its look, so palette, characters, and motion stay consistent.
Can I extend a video I filmed myself?
Yes. Imported phone footage and screen recordings extend the same way AI generations do.
Try it now
Open the app and follow along.
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