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How to Generate AI Video Trailers

Create professional-quality video trailers for your project using IPX's AI-powered generation tools

⏱️ 5 minutes📊 Beginner🎥 For Creators

What You'll Learn

Accessing the AI video generation tool
Writing effective prompts for trailers
Choosing the right visual style
Editing and refining the output
Publishing the trailer to your project
Best practices for AI-generated content

Why Use AI-Generated Trailers?

Professional trailers can cost $5,000–$50,000 to produce. IPX's AI tools let you create compelling video content in minutes, not weeks — giving every creator access to professional marketing materials.

Instant Production

Generate a polished trailer in under 5 minutes. No film crew, editing suite, or post-production needed.

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Zero Extra Cost

AI video generation is included with your IPX creator account. No per-video charges.

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3x More Engagement

Projects with trailers see 3x more investor views and significantly higher funding conversion rates.

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Navigate to Your Project

Open your project from the dashboard and locate the AI video generation feature.

Dashboard → My Projects → [Your Project] → "Generate AI Trailer"

💡 Tip: You can generate trailers for projects in any status — even DRAFT. Use AI trailers to strengthen your project before submitting for review.

2

Enter Your Prompt

Describe the trailer you want. Be specific about the mood, scenes, and key elements. The AI uses your project details as additional context.

Example Prompt (Film):

"A cinematic trailer for a sci-fi thriller set in a dystopian city. Open with sweeping aerial shots of a neon-lit skyline at night, transition to intense close-ups of the protagonist running through rain-soaked streets, end with a dramatic reveal of an AI antagonist."

Example Prompt (Music):

"A moody, atmospheric music video teaser with abstract visuals — flowing liquid colors, particle effects, and rhythmic transitions synced to a hip-hop beat. Dark palette with gold accent highlights."

Example Prompt (Digital):

"A sleek product demo trailer for a digital art platform. Show stunning digital artworks being created in real-time, smooth transitions between pieces, modern UI elements, and a call-to-action ending."

3

Select a Visual Style

Choose from pre-configured style presets to define the overall look and feel of your trailer.

Cinematic

Film-quality visuals with dramatic lighting, depth of field, and widescreen aspect ratio.

Documentary

Authentic, interview-style with natural lighting and handheld camera aesthetics.

Commercial

Polished, brand-friendly with clean typography, bright colors, and upbeat pacing.

4

Generate & Preview

Click "Generate" and wait for the AI to create your trailer. Generation typically takes 1–3 minutes depending on complexity.

🎬 During generation: You'll see a progress indicator. The AI processes your prompt, generates individual scenes, composes transitions, and adds audio elements.

Once complete, preview the full trailer directly in the browser. You can watch it as many times as needed before deciding to keep or regenerate.

5

Edit & Refine

Not happy with the result? You have several options to iterate:

Regenerate:Same prompt, fresh output. The AI produces different results each time.
Refine Prompt:Tweak your description — add more detail, change the mood, or specify scenes more precisely.
Change Style:Switch between Cinematic, Documentary, or Commercial to get a completely different feel.
6

Publish to Your Project

When you're satisfied with the trailer, publish it to your project page where investors can view it.

Click "Publish to Project" → Confirm → Trailer appears on your project page

✅ After publishing: The trailer will be featured prominently on your project page. You can replace it anytime by generating a new one. Previous trailers are saved in your media library.

Best Practices

✅ DO: Be Specific in Your Prompts

Describe specific scenes, camera angles, lighting, and mood. "A sweeping aerial shot of a neon city at sunset" produces far better results than "a city scene."

✅ DO: Include Emotional Tone

Words like "dramatic," "hopeful," "mysterious," or "high-energy" significantly influence the output. The AI understands emotional direction.

✅ DO: Generate Multiple Versions

Generate 3–5 versions with different prompts or styles and pick the best one. Each generation is free, so experiment liberally.

❌ DON'T: Use Vague One-Word Prompts

"Cool video" or "trailer" won't produce useful results. Aim for at least 2–3 sentences describing what you want to see.

❌ DON'T: Expect Live-Action Realism

AI-generated video excels at stylized, cinematic, and conceptual visuals. Don't expect photorealistic actors — lean into the artistic aesthetic.

❌ DON'T: Include Copyrighted References

Avoid referencing specific actors, brands, or copyrighted characters in your prompts. Use descriptive language instead.

Troubleshooting

Q: Generation seems stuck or is taking too long

A: Generation usually takes 1–3 minutes. If it's been more than 5 minutes, refresh the page and try again. Complex prompts with many scene descriptions may take slightly longer.

Q: The output doesn't match my prompt at all

A: Try breaking your prompt into simpler, more direct descriptions. Avoid overly abstract language. Focus on concrete visuals: "a person walking through a forest at dawn" rather than "the metaphor of journey and rebirth."

Q: Can I download the generated video?

A: Yes. After generation, click the download button to save the MP4 file to your device. You can use it for social media promotion or external marketing.

Q: How many trailers can I generate?

A: There's no hard limit. Generate as many as you need to find the perfect trailer for your project. All generated videos are saved in your media library.

🎥 Trailer Ready — What's Next?

With a professional trailer on your project page, you're ready to build a pitch deck, attract sponsors, and launch your token.