Skip to main content

How to Create a Scenario-Based Training Video

Scenario-Based Video helps you create realistic, dialogue-driven training videos with consistent characters, environments, voices, and visual elements across multiple scenes.

It works especially well for training situations such as:

  • Manager and employee conversations

  • Customer service scenarios

  • Sales role-play

  • Workplace conflict

  • Coaching and feedback

  • Compliance training

  • Decision-making exercises

Scenario-Based Video is available through Director Mode.

Watch the Tutorial

Step 1: Start a New AI Video

From your Visla dashboard:

  1. Click Create Video.

  2. Select Generate AI Video.

  3. Use AI Director Mode.

  4. Describe the scenario you want to create.

Your prompt should clearly explain:

  • Who the characters are

  • Their roles

  • Where the conversation takes place

  • What is happening

  • What the viewer should learn or understand

For example:

Create a scenario-based training video for first-time managers. In a quiet office, manager Jordan talks with employee Alex about a report submitted two days late. Jordan explains how the delay affected the team, asks about the obstacle, and listens. They agree to a midweek progress check and earlier communication about blockers. Use natural, respectful dialogue between these two characters.

You can also choose your visual style and branding before generating the video.

Step 2: Add Your Script

If you already have the conversation written, you can provide your own script.

When adding your content, choose Script if you want Visla to use the dialogue you provide rather than rewriting it.

Clearly identify each speaker in your script.

For example:

Jordan: Alex, the report came in two days late, which delayed the team's review. Can you walk me through what happened?

Alex: I was waiting on sales data. I should have flagged it sooner.

Clearly identifying each speaker helps Visla understand which character should deliver each line.

Step 3: Review the Scenario Setup

After Visla analyzes your scenario, review the Setup before generating the video.

This is where you establish the characters and visual elements Visla will use throughout the scenario.

Take a few minutes to review everything carefully before continuing.

Visual Style

Choose the overall visual style for your video.

Depending on the available options, styles may include:

  • Photorealistic

  • Cinematic

  • Corporate Minimal

  • Flat Vector

  • 3D Render

  • Whiteboard

You can also add additional instructions under Style Customization.

Visual Generation Model

Choose the visual generation option that works best for your project.

Different generation models may provide different levels of quality, speed, and visual consistency.

Step 4: Review Your Characters

Visla identifies the people in your scenario and creates character references for them.

For each character, review:

  • Character image

  • Name

  • Voice

  • Character role

  • Usage instructions

For example:

Jordan — Manager

Alex — Employee

Usage instructions can help define details such as appearance, clothing, expression, or other characteristics you want Visla to maintain throughout the video.

Using Your Own Character Reference Image

You can replace a generated character image with your own reference.

For best results, use either:

  • A clean image showing one person, or

  • A multi-view character sheet showing the same person from different angles

Avoid using:

  • Images containing other people

  • Scene collages

  • Multiple unrelated backgrounds

  • Images where it is unclear which person should be treated as the character

A complicated reference image can make it harder for the generation model to understand the character's identity.

This may result in:

  • Character drift

  • Inconsistent appearance between scenes

  • Extra people appearing in generated footage

  • Changes in clothing or identity

Your character reference should focus on the character, not the entire scene.

Step 5: Review Objects and Environment

Scenario-Based Video can also establish recurring objects and environments.

Objects

Objects are items that may need to remain visually consistent throughout the scenario.

For example, if two characters are discussing a report, Visla may identify that report as an object used throughout the video.

Review any generated objects and add or change them when necessary.

Environment

The environment defines where the scenario takes place.

For example:

Quiet Office — Primary Set

Establishing the environment helps Visla maintain visual continuity as the camera moves between different characters and shots.

Step 6: Review Master Coverage

Master Coverage establishes the primary visual reference for the scenario.

It helps define how the characters, environment, positioning, and overall composition should look together.

Individual scenes can then reference this setup to help maintain visual consistency throughout the conversation.

Review your Master Coverage before generating the video.

If you need to replace or recreate it, make sure the image clearly represents the characters and environment you want used throughout the scenario.

Step 7: Review and Edit the Script

Before generating your video, review how Visla has divided the conversation into scenes.

Open Edit Script to review each scene individually.

For each scene, check the following:

Scene Setup

Confirm that the correct setup or Master Coverage is being used for the scene.

Visual

The Visual section describes what should happen on screen.

For example:

Medium over-the-shoulder shot from behind Jordan toward Alex. Alex leans forward slightly, speaking candidly, hands loosely clasped.

You can edit these instructions to change:

  • Camera framing

  • Character positioning

  • Body language

  • Expressions

  • Environment

  • Visual actions

Voice

Make sure the correct character is assigned to each line of dialogue.

You can also edit the dialogue itself before generating the video.

On-Screen Text

Add or edit any text you want displayed during the scene.

Format Your Script

If your script needs to be reorganized into the correct scene format, use Format Script.

Visla will analyze the script and help structure the dialogue and scenes for the scenario.

Always review the formatted script before generating your video.

Step 8: Generate the Video

Once you've reviewed:

  • Characters

  • Character roles

  • Voices

  • Objects

  • Environment

  • Master Coverage

  • Dialogue

  • Visual instructions

  • Scene assignments

Click Generate Video.

Visla will create the initial version of your scenario based on the setup you've approved.

Review the generated video before moving into more detailed editing.

Step 9: Continue Editing in the Storyboard

Click Edit to open the project in Visla's Scene-Based Editor.

Your scenario elements remain available under Visual Assets, including your:

  • Characters

  • Objects

  • Environment

  • Master Coverage

Your conversation is divided into individual scenes in the storyboard, allowing you to continue editing each part separately.

Step 10: Generate AI Video for Individual Scenes

You can add more realistic motion to individual scenes without regenerating the entire project.

Select the scene you want to work with and choose Generate AI Videos.

Depending on the available generation options, you can control elements such as:

  • First frame

  • Last frame

  • Video prompt

  • Duration

  • Aspect ratio

  • Audio

Your prompt should describe the motion you want to see.

For example:

Slowly move the camera toward the two characters while they maintain natural eye contact and subtle conversational gestures.

When you're ready, click Generate.

Once the clip is generated, review it and add it to your scene.

Step 11: Make Final Edits

Continue editing your project as needed.

You can:

  • Modify individual scenes

  • Edit dialogue

  • Replace footage

  • Adjust timing

  • Change text and graphics

  • Edit audio

  • Generate additional AI video

  • Add transitions

  • Rearrange scenes

You do not need to regenerate the entire scenario when only one scene needs to change.

Whenever possible, update or regenerate only the scene that needs adjustment.

Step 12: Export Your Video

When you're happy with your project:

  1. Review the complete video.

  2. Click Export.

  3. Wait for Visla to finish processing the video.

  4. Download or share the finished video.

Next Steps

Get more consistent results with Best Practices for Scenario-Based Videos.

Did this answer your question?