What is the Genie?

The Genie is your director: give it an idea and it returns a finished film with shots, narration, music, captions and edit. How to work with it:

1. On the top bar: Smart workflows, then Cadabra Genie.

2. Pick what you are making: short film, character story, trailer, product ad, reel, music video, micro drama, or something small and quick.

3. Answer a few questions (what it is about, who is at the centre, how long). You can attach images, a document or a recording.

4. It builds characters, a world and a plan, and shows you a storyboard. Nothing expensive runs before you approve, and the price shows before every stage.

5. After the film, write changes in plain words, for example "shorten the opening".

Already have footage and just need it cut? That is Genie Edit, under Editing. Want me to explain it?

• How do I edit a video?
• What does a video cost?
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