Story - Build an entire mini-film or ad

Build a multi-scene video from a single prompt

What is Story?

Story lets you generate a multi-scene video from a single prompt. You describe what you want, and Argil automatically breaks it into a sequence of scenes with their own camera angles, timing, and actions. The result is a continuous video of up to 15 seconds, perfect for product ads, short clips, or cinematic social content.

How it works

1. Describe your video — Write a single prompt describing the full sequence you want (e.g., “A penguin leaving its group to reach the promised mountain.”)
2. Add references (optional) — Upload a first frame image or add reference images to guide the visual style.
3. Generate scenes — Argil splits your prompt into separate scenes (typically 2 to 4), each with its own detailed description, camera movement, and timing.
4. Review and edit — Adjust each scene’s text, add/remove scenes manually. Each scene can be set between 3s and 15s.
5. Generate — Hit Generate to render the full sequence in one go.

You can also click Write scenes manually to skip the auto-split and write each scene yourself from scratch.

Settings

Setting	Options
Model	Kling 3.0 Pro / Kling 3.0
Aspect ratio	9:16 (Portrait) / 16:9 (Landscape)
Sound	On / Off

Reference limits

You can attach image or video references to guide the output. Here are the constraints:

Condition	Limit
Image references only	Up to 7 images per video
When a video reference is used	Up to 4 references total (video included)
Video references	1 video max per generation

Image requirements: minimum 300 × 300 px, maximum 10 MB.

Video requirements: between 3 and 10 seconds long, 720p to 2160p resolution, 24 to 60 FPS, maximum 200 MB.

Tips

• Keep your initial prompt focused on a clear narrative arc — Argil handles the scene breakdown best when there is a logical progression (setup, action, resolution).
• Use the first frame option to lock the opening shot’s composition and style.
• After scene generation, review each scene’s camera direction and adjust if the transitions feel too abrupt.
• Shorter scenes (3s) work well for quick cuts; longer scenes (5-10s) suit slow, cinematic shots.

FAQ

How many scenes can I create?

You can create up to 6 scenes, or a total of 15 seconds’ worth of scenes. Since each scene ranges from 3 to 15 seconds, you will typically get 2 to 4 scenes.

Can I reorder or delete individual scenes?

Yes. After Argil generates the scene breakdown, you can edit any scene’s prompt, delete a scene using the trash icon, or add a new scene with the ”+ New scene” button.

Can I use avatars or image references inside scenes?

You can add reference images and a first frame at the bottom of the Story editor. Use the @ symbol in your prompt to reference avatars or uploaded images directly.

What happens if my reference image or video does not meet the requirements?

You will see an error message explaining the issue (file too large, resolution too low, video too short/long, etc.). Resize or re-export your file to match the limits listed above and try again.