Help & Documentation

Learn how to create amazing AI-powered stories

Getting Started
Start creating your first story in minutes

1. Configure API Key

Add your Odyssey API key to the .env.local file

2. Enter a Prompt

Describe the scene you want to create. Be descriptive about setting, characters, and mood

3. Start Story

Click "Start Story" to begin the AI-powered video generation

4. Interact & Guide

Enter directions while the story plays to influence the narrative in real-time

Writing Better Prompts
Tips for creating more engaging stories

Be Descriptive

Include details about lighting, camera angles, colors, and atmosphere

Use Present Tense

"A character walks" creates smoother animations than "A character walked"

Set the Scene

Start with location, time of day, and weather for better context

Guide the Action

Use clear, simple directions for character movements and interactions

Build Gradually

Start with establishing shots, then move to specific actions

Saving & Exporting
Manage and share your stories

End & Save

Click "End Story" to stop the session and automatically save it

View Stories

Access your saved stories from the "Stories" page in the navigation

Download Videos

Download any story as a video file to share or edit elsewhere

Delete Stories

Remove unwanted stories to free up space. Select multiple for bulk deletion

Troubleshooting
Solve common connection issues

Connection Issues

Ensure you're on localhost or HTTPS. WebRTC requires secure connections

Brave Browser

Disable WebRTC blocking in Brave Shields or try Chrome/Firefox/Safari

Video Not Playing

Check browser console (F12) for errors. Refresh the page and try again

Diagnostic Tools

Use the built-in connection diagnostics on the create page to troubleshoot

Need More Help?

If you're still having trouble, check the Odyssey-2 documentation or contact support.