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Turn phone footage into an imaginary world

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

Guide
TUT-010
Time
111 min
Level
Intermediate
Reviewed

Adapted from TUT-010, dated 2026-03-24.

What you'll make

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

Turn phone footage into an imaginary world

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 behind 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. These are key frames from my reel. This source breaks down the full
    Source example for turn phone footage into an imaginary world.
    Use this visual to confirm the expected setup or result.
    Source example for turn phone footage into an imaginary world.
    Use this visual to confirm the expected setup or result.
    Source example for turn phone footage into an imaginary world.
    Use this visual to confirm the expected setup or result.
    Source example for turn phone footage into an imaginary world.
    Use this visual to confirm the expected setup or result.
    Source example for turn phone footage into an imaginary world.
    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 later
    4. transform the environment, mood, and visual style using AI.
    Expected result for workflow behind how i made this exact video.
    Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
    Expected result for workflow behind 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 base clips

    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. These clips will be used as the base material for AI scene
    3. transformation in the next stage.
    Source example for plan the transformation.
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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 and your DirectorGPT prompts in hand, 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
    Prompt setup used for prepare the base clips.
    Check the prompt field, reference order, and visible settings.
    Prompt setup used for prepare the base clips.
    Check the prompt field, reference order, and visible settings.
    Prompt setup used for prepare the base clips.
    Check the prompt field, reference order, and visible settings.
    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.
    3. Extract a hero frame from each clip and upload it into Nano Banana Pro.
    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.
    Expected result for upload the source image.
    Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
    Expected result for upload the source 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
    Source example for generate a reference image.
    Use this visual to confirm the expected setup or result.
    Source example for generate a reference image.
    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.
  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 as well as the generated image into the context window, and press generate.
    2. @video the man is exploring the creepy space, change his face to be in shadow in the dark abanadon hospital @image, walking down the hall way very fast pace. Make the background blur. change the whole lighting and environment into creepy and gloomy, change the lighting on the man face to be gloomy and creepy and dark, make sure his face and environment is dark and in shadow, moody. make sure his face is in shadow, and the space is really dark.
    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

    Results 4

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

    1. Repeat the same process for the remaining scenes.
    Expected result for use the supplied prompt.
    Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
    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

    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 results 4.
    Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
    Expected result for results 4.
    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.
  10. 10

    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.
    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.
    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.
  11. 11

    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.
    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.
    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.
  12. 12

    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.

Share your work

Made it? Show me.

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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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