Frequently asked
questions

Pindow is built for filmmakers, artists, animators, editors, creative teams, and students. Experienced creators can bring their practice into the workspace. Those starting out can learn to develop an idea through the same stages: writing, staging, generating, and editing.

Develop your idea in the scriptwriting tool, then move to the canvas to explore Visual Styles, refine prompts, and generate images and video. Use the 3D Console to plan motion and action, then assemble your footage and sound in the Video Timeline.

The Pindow Agent provides guidance throughout the process. You can finish your cut in Pindow or continue in your preferred editing setup.

Develop an initial idea into a script through a structured writing process. The tool supports professional drafting while helping less experienced writers learn how to shape an idea into scenes. It gives your production a foundation before you begin generating visuals.

Choosing and testing models takes time. We research and evaluate models for output quality, creative usefulness, and generation cost, then bring a selected range into Pindow.

You get useful choices for your work without having to research every new release yourself.

Visit our model directory to see the models currently available in Pindow. The selection evolves as we evaluate new releases and their place in the filmmaking workflow.

The Prompt Engine helps you translate an idea into a detailed generation prompt. Work through choices such as framing, lighting, camera movement, and visual style, then refine the description for the shot you want to make.

It helps you express your direction more clearly to the model.

Visual Styles give you a starting point for the look of a project. Explore different visual directions, choose what suits the story, and use that direction to guide your image and video generations.

The 3D Console helps you plan a shot’s staging, motion, and action before generating video. Use 3D references to communicate how you want the shot to move, giving the generation process clearer direction.

It is useful for shots that depend on deliberate movement or precise staging. Results still depend on the model and settings you use.

Yes. Use the Video Timeline to review generated footage, select takes, arrange scenes, and add sound effects. Finish your cut in Pindow or continue working in your preferred editing setup.

The Pindow Agent is an assistant available throughout your workflow. Use it for guidance as you develop ideas, work with the tools, and decide what to do next.

Its role is to support your decisions and help you understand the process. You direct the project and choose what to create, revise, and keep.

You make the creative decisions: what the story says, how a shot is staged, which take works, and where the cut belongs. Pindow provides tools and assistance throughout that process.

The purpose is to help you make the film you have in mind while keeping you involved in how it takes shape.

No prior prompting experience is required. The Prompt Engine helps you describe your shots, Visual Styles help you explore a look, and the Pindow Agent offers guidance along the way.

You can start with an idea and develop your understanding of the tools as you work.

Pindow gives you ways to make decisions before spending credits on a generation. Develop the script, refine the prompt, choose a visual direction, and plan movement in the 3D Console.

That preparation can reduce avoidable retries. Generation costs and results still vary by model, settings, and the demands of the shot.

The Film Library is a free collection of shot references, organised into image sets by film. Explore framing, lighting, composition, and visual style to find inspiration for your own work.

The SFX Library offers sound effects for your projects, available for a small credit charge. Add them to your edit in the Video Timeline to build atmosphere and support the action.

Credits are used for image and video generation and sound effects from the SFX Library. Generation costs depend on the model and settings you choose.

Visit our pricing page for credit allowances, top-ups, and billing details.

Yes. Expert includes two editor seats. Business includes two seats with shared credits, and Scale includes four seats with shared credits. For larger teams, contact us about Enterprise.

Yes. We offer academic plans for students and educators, plus Enterprise plans with custom credits, seats, and support. Contact our team to discuss your classroom or production needs.

Visit our Support page for help with your account, billing, or working in Pindow. Tell us what you need help with so we can direct your question to the right team.