> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.readdy.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Generate Video Background

> Transform static background images into dynamic videos for your hero sections and create engaging visual experiences

## Video Generation

Make your hero section or other big images stand out by transforming static background images into dynamic videos!

Readdy will automatically generate a suitable prompt based on your selected background image, or you can unleash your own creativity!

<Steps>
  <Step title="Activate Selector">
    Start by opening the **Selector Mode** to begin editing. This mode allows you to select elements on your page.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/readdy/nqmPdjxjPI7bzvIQ/images/edit-selector-activation.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=nqmPdjxjPI7bzvIQ&q=85&s=95f9ea1b82898d31b5cbed139d3f12a0" alt="Selector Mode activation interface" width="3148" height="2012" data-path="images/edit-selector-activation.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select the Image">
    Click the image you'd like to change to video.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/readdy/nqmPdjxjPI7bzvIQ/images/edit-video-interface.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=nqmPdjxjPI7bzvIQ&q=85&s=9e5bddd10a29c2e4c0e8f360002e0fd5" alt="Video generation interface" width="3144" height="2014" data-path="images/edit-video-interface.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Info>
  Video generation costs **150 credits** per operation.
</Info>

**Example Prompts:**

<Accordion title="Example 1: Snow-Capped Mountain Scene" defaultOpen="true">
  **Prompt:** "The camera circles around a snow-capped mountain with many snow-covered plants. The sky is clear, and sunlight shines beautifully on the mountain."

  <Frame>
    <video controls src="https://mintcdn.com/readdy/nqmPdjxjPI7bzvIQ/images/edit-video-example-mountain.mp4?fit=max&auto=format&n=nqmPdjxjPI7bzvIQ&q=85&s=8e0020c44010fa5de148db607a8b895c" alt="Snow-capped mountain video example" data-path="images/edit-video-example-mountain.mp4" />
  </Frame>
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Example 2: Paris Fashion Runway" defaultOpen="true">
  **Prompt:** "A person walks down a Paris runway wearing a trench coat, with a tracking shot capturing their confident stride and the elegance of the garment against the backdrop of the fashion show."

  <Frame>
    <video controls src="https://mintcdn.com/readdy/nqmPdjxjPI7bzvIQ/images/edit-video-example-runway.mp4?fit=max&auto=format&n=nqmPdjxjPI7bzvIQ&q=85&s=3e508517874ef0a59aa48305b06ec40c" alt="Paris fashion runway video example" data-path="images/edit-video-example-runway.mp4" />
  </Frame>
</Accordion>