Choose Explainer Video Format

Explainer video requests use format to choose how the video is produced. If the generic duration parameter is sent, it is ignored.

Format	Best for	Credits
explainer	Balanced default for most explainers	50
short	Tighter, punchier summaries and social-friendly recaps	50
cinematic	Premium, more polished storytelling treatment	100

If you omit format, the API defaults to explainer.

curl -X POST "https://api.autocontentapi.com/content/Create" \
  -H "accept: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "outputType": "video",
    "resources": [
      { "type": "youtube", "content": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ" }
    ],
    "text": "Summarize the key arguments in plain language.",
    "format": "short"
  }'

Key fields

• format: One of explainer, short, or cinematic.

• resources: Combine any supported source types; YouTube is shown here.

• style: Optional visual treatment layered on top of the chosen format.

• text: Use instructions to steer tone or focus.

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