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Create a cinematic product ad at home

Prepare the source assets, follow the supplied generation workflow, and inspect the result frame by frame before exporting.

Guide
TUT-007
Time
103 min
Level
Intermediate
Reviewed

Adapted from TUT-007, dated 2026-03-10.

What you'll make

A checked final video that follows the source workflow and is ready for export.

Create a cinematic product ad at home

Who this is for

Creators, marketers, founders, and small teams producing short AI-assisted videos from source media.

Step by step

Run the workflow

  1. 01

    Workflow breaks down on how I made this exact video

    Use the source inputs to complete this stage and produce a result that can be checked before continuing.

    1. Follow the shown setup, keep the source order unchanged, and run one controlled test.
    Source example for create a cinematic product ad at home.
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    Source example for create a cinematic product ad at home.
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    Source example for create a cinematic product ad at home.
    Use this visual to confirm the expected setup or result.
    Source example for create a cinematic product ad at home.
    Use this visual to confirm the expected setup or result.
    Source example for create a cinematic product ad at home.
    Use this visual to confirm the expected setup or result.
    Common failure modes
    • The generated scene changes the person, camera, room, product, or timing beyond the requested effect.
    • Fast motion hides face, hand, clothing, text, or continuity errors that become visible when the clip is paused.
  2. 02

    Plan the transformation

    Use the source inputs to complete this stage and produce a result that can be checked before continuing.

    1. Your AI output is only as strong as your original source.
    2. Conceptualize how you want your final video to look.
    3. source footage that acts out the scenes you want to create. 2.You can replace
    4. the environment, actor, or visual style later using AI.
    Expected result for workflow breaks down on how i made this exact video.
    Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
    Expected result for workflow breaks down on how i made this exact video.
    Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
    Common failure modes
    • The generated scene changes the person, camera, room, product, or timing beyond the requested effect.
    • Fast motion hides face, hand, clothing, text, or continuity errors that become visible when the clip is paused.
  3. 03

    Prepare the source footage

    Use the source inputs to complete this stage and produce a result that can be checked before continuing.

    1. Source Footage Shot on My Phone
    2. Prepare clear reference frames of your subject and key actions.
    3. These frames will be used as the base material for AI scene transformation in the next phase.
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    Source example for plan the transformation.
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    Source example for plan the transformation.
    Use this visual to confirm the expected setup or result.
    Source example for plan the transformation.
    Use this visual to confirm the expected setup or result.
    Common failure modes
    • The generated scene changes the person, camera, room, product, or timing beyond the requested effect.
    • Fast motion hides face, hand, clothing, text, or continuity errors that become visible when the clip is paused.
  4. 04

    Open the image generator

    Use the source inputs to complete this stage and produce a result that can be checked before continuing.

    1. With your assets ready, it's time to turn your phone photos into commercial-looking ad frames.
    2. Go to Google Flow and select "Create with Flow."
    3. Select + New project
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    Source example for prepare the source footage.
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    Source example for prepare the source footage.
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    Common failure modes
    • The generated scene changes the person, camera, room, product, or timing beyond the requested effect.
    • Fast motion hides face, hand, clothing, text, or continuity errors that become visible when the clip is paused.
  5. 05

    Upload the source image

    Use the source inputs to complete this stage and produce a result that can be checked before continuing.

    1. You may receive free credits (varies by account).
    2. Upload your source image.
    Upload interface used for open the image generator.
    Check the selected files and their order before continuing.
    Upload interface used for open the image generator.
    Check the selected files and their order before continuing.
    Upload interface used for open the image generator.
    Check the selected files and their order before continuing.
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    Expected result for upload the source image.
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    Expected result for generate a reference image.
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    Expected result for generate a reference image.
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    Expected result for generate a reference image.
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    Expected result for generate a reference image.
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    Expected result for generate a reference image.
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    Expected result for generate a reference image.
    Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
    Expected result for generate a reference image.
    Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
    Expected result for generate a reference image.
    Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
    Expected result for generate a reference image.
    Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
    Expected result for generate a reference image.
    Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
    Expected result for generate a reference image.
    Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
    Expected result for generate a reference image.
    Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
    Expected result for generate a reference image.
    Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
    Expected result for generate a reference image.
    Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
    Expected result for generate a reference image.
    Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
    Common failure modes
    • The generated scene changes the person, camera, room, product, or timing beyond the requested effect.
    • Fast motion hides face, hand, clothing, text, or continuity errors that become visible when the clip is paused.
  6. 06

    Select the "Omni" icon and select "VIDEO 3.0 Omni"

    Use the source inputs to complete this stage and produce a result that can be checked before continuing.

    1. The Generation Engine
    2. Now bring your ad frame to life in Kling AI. Precision here helps the model match your intended commercial look.
    3. Click here to access KlingAI
    4. Upload your source video (from Phase 1) as well as the generated image (from Phase 2) into the context window, and press generate.
    5. remove the hand from the @video and reference the style from @image
    Upload interface used for generate a reference image.
    Check the selected files and their order before continuing.
    Upload interface used for generate a reference image.
    Check the selected files and their order before continuing.
    Upload interface used for generate a reference image.
    Check the selected files and their order before continuing.
    Common failure modes
    • The generated scene changes the person, camera, room, product, or timing beyond the requested effect.
    • Fast motion hides face, hand, clothing, text, or continuity errors that become visible when the clip is paused.
  7. 07

    Use the supplied prompt

    Use the source inputs to complete this stage and produce a result that can be checked before continuing.

    1. Upload your source video (from Phase 1) as well as the generated image (from Phase 2) into the context window, and press generate.
    2. change background @video to @image
    3. change backgroufrom a wide shot, slow dolly into the young asian man face, change background @video to @image
    4. the young man face turns red and blow fire from spiciness @video change background to @image
    5. change the @video to @image remove the hands
    Upload interface used for select the "omni" icon and select "video 3.0 omni".
    Check the selected files and their order before continuing.
    Upload interface used for select the "omni" icon and select "video 3.0 omni".
    Check the selected files and their order before continuing.
    Upload interface used for select the "omni" icon and select "video 3.0 omni".
    Check the selected files and their order before continuing.
    Upload interface used for select the "omni" icon and select "video 3.0 omni".
    Check the selected files and their order before continuing.
    Common failure modes
    • The generated scene changes the person, camera, room, product, or timing beyond the requested effect.
    • Fast motion hides face, hand, clothing, text, or continuity errors that become visible when the clip is paused.
  8. 08

    Compare the generated versions

    Use the source inputs to complete this stage and produce a result that can be checked before continuing.

    1. This workflow performs best in Professional Mode. Standard or free modes may produce lower resolution or unstable motion.
    2. Generation behavior
    3. Expect to run multiple generations before getting the result you want.
    4. Get the Tools Here
    Expected result for use the supplied prompt.
    Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
    Common failure modes
    • The generated scene changes the person, camera, room, product, or timing beyond the requested effect.
    • Fast motion hides face, hand, clothing, text, or continuity errors that become visible when the clip is paused.
  9. 09

    Set the edit rhythm

    Use the source inputs to complete this stage and produce a result that can be checked before continuing.

    1. Raw AI footage is your base. Post-production is where it becomes cinematic.
    2. Temporal Remapping (Speed Ramps):
    3. Use speed curves to create rhythm and emphasize key moments.
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    Source example for compare the generated versions.
    Use this visual to confirm the expected setup or result.
    Source example for compare the generated versions.
    Use this visual to confirm the expected setup or result.
    Common failure modes
    • The generated scene changes the person, camera, room, product, or timing beyond the requested effect.
    • Fast motion hides face, hand, clothing, text, or continuity errors that become visible when the clip is paused.
  10. 10

    Grade the colour

    Use the source inputs to complete this stage and produce a result that can be checked before continuing.

    1. Visual Enhancement: Glow
    2. Apply a "Soft Glow" or "Edge Glow" effect to simulate high-end lens diffusion and luxury aesthetics.
    3. Color Grading: The Final Look
    4. Final color adjustments allow you to refine the mood beyond the AI's base
    Expected result for set the edit rhythm.
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    Expected result for set the edit rhythm.
    Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
    Expected result for set the edit rhythm.
    Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
    Expected result for set the edit rhythm.
    Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
    Expected result for set the edit rhythm.
    Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
    Common failure modes
    • The generated scene changes the person, camera, room, product, or timing beyond the requested effect.
    • Fast motion hides face, hand, clothing, text, or continuity errors that become visible when the clip is paused.
  11. 11

    Polish and export the final edit

    Use the source inputs to complete this stage and produce a result that can be checked before continuing.

    1. Polish is what makes it feel expensive. Fine-tuning is what maximizes impact and gives your commercial a premium finish.
    Source example for grade the colour.
    Use this visual to confirm the expected setup or result.
    Common failure modes
    • The generated scene changes the person, camera, room, product, or timing beyond the requested effect.
    • Fast motion hides face, hand, clothing, text, or continuity errors that become visible when the clip is paused.

Before you use it

Final checks

  • Check the full result for changed people, products, text, timing, or layout.
  • Confirm the tool, model, controls, and cost before generating.
  • Keep private or unreleased material out of third-party tools.

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Next step

Run one low-cost test, record the first visible failure, and revise only the instruction or source asset tied to that problem.

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