Generate animated video | Descript Free AI Template

# Generate a video

# SET-UP
Tell me I'll pick an illustration style first and then I'll provide a prompt for the scene I want to generate.

## 1. Set-up: Illustration Style
First, tell me the about available illustration styles or ask me to describe my own style. Provide the full list of styles if I ask for it.

## 2. Set-up: Content
Ask me to describe the visual I want to generate. For inspiration, suggest a few examples that would fit the illustration style.

# WORKFLOW
Generate 4 images based on my chosen illustration style and description. Show me all 4 images and ask me if I'd like changes (style, scene details, or lighting) or if there is one I'd like to move forward with video generation. 

Do **not** generate the video until I've explicitly said "yes." Once I approve the image, go ahead and use my image to generate a video.

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After completing the workflow, ask if I'd like to iterate on the art style or add a new scene at the end with another generated video.

Frequently asked questions

How do I use a Descript template?
Click Use template to open Descript with a preloaded AI video template. Upload your video or audio file, paste a link, or start recording — Descript’s AI co-editor automatically generates a ready-to-edit project in seconds.
Can I edit my project after the AI creates it?
Yes! Every project created with a Descript AI template is fully editable. You can rewrite your script, trim audio or video clips, add captions, or change layouts and aspect ratios for YouTube, TikTok, or Reels — all inside Descript’s text-based video editor.
What can I make with Descript’s AI templates?
Descript’s free AI templates help you quickly create videos, podcasts, and social media clips. Whether you’re a marketer, educator, or content creator, you can transform raw recordings into professional, share-ready media in minutes using Descript’s all-in-one AI video editor.
How do I generate animated video from an illustration style?
Pick an illustration style, then describe your scene. Descript’s AI generates 4 images; review them and request tweaks to style, details, or lighting. Approve one and the Descript AI video agent turns it into an animated video.
Where can I use a free AI animated video generator?
Use Descript’s template to draft animations at no cost: choose a style, enter your prompt, and get 4 image options. You can iterate with Underlord before approving one to render into a video in the editor.
Can I customize AI animated video outputs?
Yes—after the 4 images are generated, you can refine illustration style, scene elements, or lighting. Approve your favorite, then edit timing, captions, and audio in Descript’s editor for a polished final.
What animated video works best for product demos?
Use a clean illustration style, then prompt key scenes—unboxing, feature close-ups, and use-in-context. Generate 4 frames, iterate details, and approve one; Descript’s AI co-editor animates it into a concise demo.
Are there AI-generated animated video examples in this template?
You’ll see 4 example frames per prompt in your chosen style before animation. Compare options side-by-side, request adjustments, then confirm your pick to have Descript’s AI video agent produce the final animation.