Use the controls MakeStory actually offers
The Grok Imagine AI video generator can turn a scene brief and visual references into a short clip. Grok Imagine 1.5 is selectable in MakeStory, with 480p and 720p output and clips up to fifteen seconds in the current integration. Use the offered controls and review movement and sound together before accepting a scene.
A reference gives the model visual guidance. It does not guarantee identical faces, clothing or props throughout the clip. Keep the original image nearby when reviewing the output rather than trusting the opening frame alone.
Test a small story beat
A strawberry astronaut spots a crack in a greenhouse window. Its reflection reveals a tiny snail outside, holding a repair patch. That is enough for one shot. Save the journey outside and the repair for later scenes. A shorter brief makes a failed gesture easier to diagnose.
Prepare the first generation
- Choose a reference with the character and important prop clearly visible.
- Open the clip workflow, select Grok Imagine 1.5 and choose an offered duration and resolution.
- Write one action and a clear ending. Specify any essential sound or dialogue without crowding the scene.
- Inspect the credit quote, generate, then watch the entire clip with sound before accepting it.
An original test prompt
The strawberry astronaut turns toward a small crack in the greenhouse window. A tiny snail outside raises a silver repair patch. The astronaut notices it and relaxes its shoulders. Keep the red suit, round helmet and green window frame recognizable. One still medium shot, quiet greenhouse ambience.
Judge movement and sound together
Check whether the patch stays in the snail's hand and whether the astronaut reacts after seeing it. Compare the helmet, suit and window frame with the reference. Listen for extra voices or loud effects that obscure the intended moment.
Can you use every capability from xAI's direct API here? No. This guide describes MakeStory's exposed controls, not preset voice selection, keyframe pinning or video extension. If the action fails, simplify the instruction first. Changing the model, image and wording together prevents a useful comparison.