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Create Video Ads

How to use Madison to create professional video ads from concept to final render.

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What you will learn: How to use Madison to create professional video ads from concept to final render.

Time required: 10 to 30 minutes for a complete video ad

Output formats: 15 second, 30 second, or 60 second videos optimized for social platforms

Start Your Video Brief

⏱ ~2 minutes

Open a new chat with Madison and specify that you need a video ad. Include the duration, platform, and objective. Madison will guide you through the rest.

Example Opening

"Madison, I need a 30 second video ad for our Summer Blend coffee. It will run on Instagram Reels and Facebook. Goal is to drive sales during our launch promotion."

Review the Script

⏱ ~3 minutes

Madison will write a script based on your brief. This includes the narrative arc, key messages, on screen text, and call to action. Review the script and suggest changes before moving to visual production.

Example Script from Madison

Scene 1 (0 to 5 sec): Hook. Close up of coffee being poured, steam rising. Text: "Summer in a cup"

Scene 2 (5 to 15 sec): Product hero. Summer Blend bag with ingredients visualization. Voiceover: "Bright citrus. Wild blueberry. Ethiopian single origin."

Scene 3 (15 to 25 sec): Lifestyle. Person enjoying iced coffee on sunny balcony. Text: "Limited Edition Summer Blend"

Scene 4 (25 to 30 sec): CTA. Product with offer. Text: "20% off with code SUMMER20. Shop now."

Approve the Storyboard

⏱ ~2 minutes

Madison will create a visual storyboard showing each scene. You can see how the video will flow before generating the final visuals. Approve the storyboard or request changes to scene composition, order, or content.

Generate the Video

⏱ ~5-10 minutes

Once you approve the storyboard, tell Madison to proceed with generation. She will select the best AI models for each scene: image generation for still frames, video generation for motion, and audio models for music and voiceover.

Review the Draft

⏱ ~3 minutes

Madison will present a draft video. Watch it fully and note any changes needed. You can request adjustments to pacing, text timing, music choice, specific scenes, color grading, or any other element.

Example Feedback

"Love the overall feel! Three changes: (1) Scene 2 is too long, cut it to 8 seconds, (2) Make the end card CTA text larger, (3) The music is good but can you try something with a bit more energy?"

Finalize and Export

⏱ ~2-5 minutes

After revisions, approve the final video. Choose your export settings: resolution (1080p recommended), aspect ratio (9:16 for Reels/TikTok, 1:1 for feed, 16:9 for YouTube), and file format. Download or send directly to your ad platform.

Generate Variations (Optional)

⏱ ~5-10 minutes

Ask Madison to create variations for A/B testing. She can generate multiple versions with different hooks, CTAs, or visual styles while maintaining the core message.

Variation Request

"Great! Now create 3 variations: one with a different opening hook, one with a question headline, and one that leads with the discount offer."

💡 Pro Tip

For platform specific optimization, tell Madison the exact placement. "This will run as an Instagram Reel ad" gets different results than "This is for YouTube pre roll" because Madison optimizes hook timing and format accordingly.

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