Overview
Scene replacement allows you to update individual scenes in your video without rebuilding the entire project. You can generate new scenes, reuse existing assets, or upload your own media to refine visuals, messaging, or branding.
Why it matters
Why it matters
Scene replacement gives you flexibility to:
Quickly update visuals without starting over
Customize content to match your brand or product
Generate entirely new scenes when assets are not available
Iterate on creative without disrupting the rest of your video
Generate a New Scene
Use AI to create a brand-new scene from scratch.
⚠️ Warning: Generated scenes can't be recovered once replaced.
1. Open your project
From the left navigation pane, click the Projects icon.
Click on your desired project and stay on the Story tab.
Locate the Scene you want to update and in the bottom left click Replace.
Select Generate New from the menu.
For information on other replacement options, see Other Ways to Replace Scenes.
2. Choose a replacement method
You can replace a scene in several ways depending on what you want to improve. Each option gives you flexibility to swap in new content — whether you're generating something from scratch, pulling from existing assets, or uploading your own media.
With subjects:
Stay on the With subjects tab.
Click the add + icon.
Click Add new and select the subject type from the menu.
You can:
Generate a new subject with a prompt.
Add a Character by generating or uploading an image or from text.
Add a Product by pasting the direct product URL or uploading an image.
Add a Location by generating or uploading an image or from text.
Upload your own asset.
Click Save to Library.
Select the new subject you want to replace your scene with.
Click Apply.
You can apply up to 3 subjects in a single scene.
Move on to Customize and Apply Your Generated Scene.
From frame:
Click on the From frame tab.
Click the add + icon.
Click Add new and select the type from the menu.
You can:
Generate a new subject with a prompt.
Add a Character by generating or uploading an image or from text.
Add a Product by pasting the direct product URL or uploading an image.
Add a Location by generating or uploading an image or from text.
Upload your own asset.
Click Save to Library.
Select the new subject you want to replace your scene with.
Click Apply.
Move on to Customize and Apply Your Generated Scene.
Extend video:
⚠️ Warning: Your video must be 1-30 seconds long.
Click on the Extend video tab.
Click the add + icon.
Click Add new and select the type from the menu.
You can:
Generate a new video.
Upload a new video.
Select the new video you want to replace your scene with.
Enter a prompt that describes how the video should continue.
Move on to Customize and Apply Your Generated Scene.
From text:
Click on the From text tab.
Enter a prompt describing your desired video.
Move on to Customize and Apply Your Generated Scene.
3. Customize and apply your generated scene
Optionally, select cinematography controls.
Toggle Audio on or off.
💡 Pro Tip: If your video uses a full voiceover, turn scene-level audio off. Individual scene audio can overlap with your voiceover and create conflicting sound.
Click the green Generate icon.
Once generated, you can decide whether to Save video to Scene or test another subject.
Generation typically takes about 5 minutes
Other Ways to Replace Scenes
From the left navigation pane, click the Projects icon.
Click on your desired project and stay on the Story tab.
Locate the Scene you want to update and in the bottom left click Replace.
From the menu, select either:
Library: Pull in an asset you have already created and saved in your account.
Upload: Upload your own video file.