Focal ML: Turn Text into Cinematic Videos with AI
What is Focal ML?
Focal ML is a specialized platform for creating videos and cinematic films using artificial intelligence.
This powerful tool transforms your written ideas or scripts into complete, ready-to-use videos, perfect for social media content, educational materials, or any other type of visual project you can imagine.
Key Features of Focal ML
1. Generate Cinematic Videos from a Script
Simply enter your written prompt into the description box to get started. Begin with a simple sentence like, "a documentary about World War II," and the AI will generate a complete script, automatically divided into chapters and scenes. If you're not satisfied with the result, you can regenerate it or edit it manually.
2. Tell Long Stories with AI
Build detailed, long-form visual stories while maintaining high quality in both narrative and production, allowing you to create rich and engaging content.
3. Edit with Chat
Using simple text commands, you can perform complex edits like shortening dialogue, changing camera angles, and more. This makes the editing process fast, intuitive, and accessible to everyone.
4. Traditional Editing Tools
If you're familiar with traditional video editing software, Focal ML also offers a suite of conventional tools to help you fine-tune your project and achieve the perfect result.
5. Powered by Cutting-Edge Models
Focal ML is powered by the latest and most advanced models for images, video, and audio, ensuring top-tier quality for all your creations.
6. Reusable Assets
You can save characters, backgrounds, or sound effects that you've designed and reuse them in future projects, helping you maintain consistency and save time.
How to Use Focal ML: Step-by-Step
1. Sign up on the platform and start a new project. You can set your desired video duration, from 30 seconds to ten minutes.
2. Write a description of your idea or paste in your own script. Then, choose the appropriate language and narration style (a single narrator or a dialogue between characters).
3. Click the "Generate" button to create an initial story and visual scenes.
4. Review the generated story and scenes. You can edit the text, improve the dialogue, or regenerate the entire story if you want to take a different direction.
5. Choose the visual style (e.g., realistic or cartoon), video dimensions (widescreen or vertical), and whether you want to include subtitles.
6. Select characters and voices. Review the suggested characters for each role or generate new ones. Don't forget to assign the right voices for each character if your video is dialogue-based.
7. Adjust scene lengths to match the audio, add sound effects, or even insert custom short video clips. If needed, use the "Edit with Chat" feature for more detailed adjustments.
8. Once you are satisfied with your creation, click "Export" to download the final video.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What AI models does Focal ML use?
The platform relies on best-in-class models for each content type. For video, it uses models like Minimax, Kling, Luma, and Runway. For images, it uses Flux1.1 Pro, Flux Dev, and Flux Schnell. For voices and sound effects, it uses ElevenLabs.
Does it support languages other than English?
While the user interface is currently in English only, the platform supports text generation in multiple languages.
Can I maintain consistent characters and locations in my projects?
Yes, you can create characters and locations and reuse them across your projects to maintain visual consistency.
What are the platform's limitations?
1. It is best used on a desktop computer. Working on a mobile phone—even in desktop mode—may cause issues during the creation process.
2. The free version is limited: videos are capped at 10 seconds, include a watermark, and cannot be exported.
Can I use FocalML for free?
Yes, you get 10 credits when you sign up, plus 10 daily renewing credits on the free plan. You can also subscribe to paid plans, which range from $10 to $30, as well as a $100 Pro plan, to enjoy all features and dedicated support.
Can I use the videos I create for commercial purposes?
Yes, anything you create on a paid plan is your property and can be used commercially. The free plan is for personal use only.
What if I don't like the results?
You can regenerate a scene multiple times or adjust the text and prompts until you get the result you want.
