Animating in Vizcom

Bring your designs to life with motion. Vizcom’s Animate Block allows you to turn sketches, renders, and generated model outputs into dynamic videos using camera presets, start/end frames, and natural prompts.

Animation helps you explore form, communicate more clearly, and present ideas with depth, mood, and movement.

Getting Started: 

Accessing the Animate Block 

You can access the animate block from two places: 

1. Insert Menu 

• Open your Workbench 
• Click the + in the top toolbar 
• Select Animate 

This creates a group setting containing:

• A place for you to connect your animate block to your desired image
• The Animate Block

1. Quick AI Action 

• Select an existing image in your Workbench 
• Open the Quick AI menu 
• Choose Animate to instantly link your image to a new Animate Block

1. Pathfinder
   • Select an existing image in your Workbench 
   • Click “+” icon on the right side of image and drag out the pathfinder
   • Choose Animate to instantly link your image to a new Animate Block 

Block Overview 

The Animate Block adapts based on what you connect. Here are the core block states: 

No Frames Attached 
The block prompts you to attach a Start or End frame

One Frame Attached 
Animate a single frame using prompts or camera presets.

Two Frames Attached
Animate transitions between a Start Frame -> End Frame.

NOTE: To use presets, you must remove the end frame

When the end frame has been removed - camera presets, transition presets and prompt options are expanded automatically.

Preset Behavior 

To apply a preset: 

• Open the preset dropdown 
• Apply a preset 
• Preview the preset 
• Optional - add a custom prompt along with the preset

NOTE: Presets only work with the Standard models

Turbo and Standard Mode States 

Switching between animation models updates: 

• Camera presets 
• Prompt behavior 
• Duration limits 
• Available features 

Vizcom offers two modes: Turbo (for paid users only) and Standard. 

Turbo - Simple motion for faster exploration, end frame and presets are disabled.

Standard - Stronger prompt adherence. Broad selection of presets and a start frame is required.  

How to Animate

1. Attach your frames 

You can animate using: 

• Only a Start Frame 
• Both Start and End frames 

To attach, drag the connector node from the frame to the Animate Block.

2. Choose a Camera Preset

Vizcom includes built-in motion presets for smooth camera movement: 

Camera Presets include:

• Turntable - 360 rotation 
• Zoom - Push in / out 
• Pan - Horizontal movement 
• Tilt - Vertical camera movement

Presets can be previewed directly inside the block.

3. Add a Custom Prompt

Prompts help guide movement, lighting, or environment. They can also be used with presets or start & end frames to add more detail.

Examples: 

• "Camera tracking shot of a woman skiing down a steep slope"
• "SUV driving along the coast"
• "Man picks up the kettle and pours water into his glass"

You can describe: 

• Type of motion 
• Lighting changes 
• Environment shifts 
• Mood or cinematic tone

4. Select your Animation Type & Choose Duration

Standard 

• Higher prompt adherence 
• More cohesive, clean motion 
• Longer generation time (~5 minutes) 

Turbo 

• Faster output (~ 1  minute) ) 
• Great for quick exploration 
• More expressive motion 

Choose Duration 
Vizcom now supports longer clips: 

• 5 seconds (default) 
• 8 seconds ➡️ only available when using Turbo models 
• 10 seconds ➡️ Pro & Enterprise accounts only

Plan Behavior

• Free users see a ⚡icon next to restricted durations 
• Selecting restricted options opens the upgrade modal 

Model Constraints 

• Some animation models limit maximum length (e.g. 8 seconds) 
• The duration menu automatically adapts.

5. Generate your animation

Click Animate. 

The animation: 

• Loads directly in your Workbench 
• Auto-plays 
• Loops by default (toggle available)
  
  

Exporting & Upscaling 

After generation, you can export your video and if upscaling is available for paid users.

Upscale your animation to 2K or 4K for: 

• High resolution presentations 
• Client deliverables
• Full-screen playback 
• Pitch decks & marketing materials

FAQ 

Do I need both a start and end frame?

No, but you need a start frame. 

• Start → End
• Start only

Why can’t I select 10 seconds?

10-second animations are available for Pro/Enterprise plans and for models that support that duration.

Why are some presets hidden?

Presets update based on:

• Selected animation type
• Number of attached frames
• Model constraints

Why did my duration options change?

Certain models cap animation length. Vizcom automatically adapts the menu to valid settings.