MediaGen Guide

Quick Start

Basic Setup

  1. Use /model to select your preferred model
  2. Enter your private thread (auto-named with a numerical string)
  3. Access media commands with /:
/text_to_video    # Generate videos from text
/text_to_image    # Create images from descriptions
/image_to_text    # Convert images to text descriptions

Available Models

Multimodal Support

  • Video Processing: Nova Lite/Pro
  • Video Generation: Reels/Ray2
  • Image Generation: Canvas
  • Vision Models: Claude Sonnet, Haiku 3, Llama 11b/90b

Working with Media

Video Generation (Reels)

/text_to_video    # Generate 5-9-second videos
/image_to_video   # Convert static images to videos
  • Processing time: 5-6 minutes
  • Character limit: 512 characters(reels) / 1,024 characters(ray2)

Image Generation (Canvas)

/text_to_image    # Create images from descriptions
  • Processing time: 1-2 minutes
  • Character limit: 1,024 characters

Video Understanding (Nova)

  1. Upload your video
  2. Provide content description
  3. Specify desired output
  4. Submit for processing

Vision Models (Claude/Llama)

  1. Upload your image
  2. Add content description
  3. Specify analysis requirements
  4. Wait for model response

Thread Management

Private Threads

  • Messages are ephemeral (visible only to creator)
  • Access threads via #model-chat
  • Look for blinking dot in channel menu
  • Right-click to view channel names
  • Invite others using @ mentions

System Prompts

  • Optional thread naming feature
  • Defines model purpose/role
  • Available for text/vision models
  • Set via system_prompt parameter

Best Practices

Workflow Optimization

  • Use multimodal models for context preparation
  • Pre-prompt with image or text context
  • Consider model-specific strengths
  • Mind character limits for each type

Queue Management

  • Requests processed in order
  • Include cooldown periods
  • Check queue status before submitting
  • Use help commands for guidance

Support Options

Getting Help

  • Direct message @StreamPod AI
  • Visit #general-support channel
  • Use / commands for help documentation
  • Check model-specific guidelines

Common Solutions

  • Respect character limits
  • Allow sufficient processing time
  • Use appropriate models for tasks
  • Follow upload-then-prompt sequence

Advanced Tips

Model Selection

  • Choose based on media type
  • Consider processing time needs
  • Review character limitations
  • Check multimodal capabilities

Content Guidelines

  • Provide clear descriptions
  • Include relevant context
  • Follow upload procedures
  • Monitor processing status