Before you begin
- A signed-in account with available credits.
- A story brief, script or saved film conversation.
What you’ll achieve:
Model choices
Settings lets you choose image and video models for this conversation. Default follows Tong’s current defaults. Model capabilities, content policies and prices still apply, including for unrestricted workflows.
Open model settings
Open Settings beside the prompt. Film maker shares Assistant’s image and video model preferences; no initial setup wizard is required.
Choose the generation models
Review Image model and Video model. Default inherits Tong’s current defaults; choose a compatible enabled model when your project needs a specific one.
Describe the style and format
Write the desired look, aspect ratio, duration and sound in chat. Ask for supported options when unsure; a style request does not change model capabilities or content policy.
Check the next creative step
Read the response and review the next proposed scene or storyboard in guided mode. Model preference changes apply to new work and do not regenerate completed media.
A useful tip
Standalone reference-video and frames tools keep their own Video style setting, with Natural phone as their default.
If something goes wrong
Reopen the saved conversation and read its status before sending again. Let active work finish; an unavailable preview or connection does not mean a new generation is needed.
Read first, create when you’re ready
Reading this guide is free. Assistant and Film maker use credits as they work and pause when your balance is insufficient. Guide me pauses for creative review; Just make it continues automatically.
Reviewed 2026-10-18 · Tong Academy