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+# Generative Media Guide
+
+VideoDB provides AI-powered generation of images, videos, music, sound effects, voice, and text content. All generation methods are on the **Collection** object.
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+You need a connection and a collection reference before calling any generation method:
+
+```python
+import videodb
+
+conn = videodb.connect()
+coll = conn.get_collection()
+```
+
+## Image Generation
+
+Generate images from text prompts:
+
+```python
+image = coll.generate_image(
+    prompt="a futuristic cityscape at sunset with flying cars",
+    aspect_ratio="16:9",
+)
+
+# Access the generated image
+print(image.id)
+print(image.generate_url())  # returns a signed download URL
+```
+
+### generate_image Parameters
+
+| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
+|-----------|------|---------|-------------|
+| `prompt` | `str` | required | Text description of the image to generate |
+| `aspect_ratio` | `str` | `"1:1"` | Aspect ratio: `"1:1"`, `"9:16"`, `"16:9"`, `"4:3"`, or `"3:4"` |
+| `callback_url` | `str\|None` | `None` | URL to receive async callback |
+
+Returns an `Image` object with `.id`, `.name`, and `.collection_id`. The `.url` property may be `None` for generated images — always use `image.generate_url()` to get a reliable signed download URL.
+
+> **Note:** Unlike `Video` objects (which use `.generate_stream()`), `Image` objects use `.generate_url()` to retrieve the image URL. The `.url` property is only populated for some image types (e.g. thumbnails).
+
+## Video Generation
+
+Generate short video clips from text prompts:
+
+```python
+video = coll.generate_video(
+    prompt="a timelapse of a flower blooming in a garden",
+    duration=5,
+)
+
+stream_url = video.generate_stream()
+video.play()
+```
+
+### generate_video Parameters
+
+| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
+|-----------|------|---------|-------------|
+| `prompt` | `str` | required | Text description of the video to generate |
+| `duration` | `int` | `5` | Duration in seconds (must be integer value, 5-8) |
+| `callback_url` | `str\|None` | `None` | URL to receive async callback |
+
+Returns a `Video` object. Generated videos are automatically added to the collection and can be used in timelines, searches, and compilations like any uploaded video.
+
+## Audio Generation
+
+VideoDB provides three separate methods for different audio types.
+
+### Music
+
+Generate background music from text descriptions:
+
+```python
+music = coll.generate_music(
+    prompt="upbeat electronic music with a driving beat, suitable for a tech demo",
+    duration=30,
+)
+
+print(music.id)
+```
+
+| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
+|-----------|------|---------|-------------|
+| `prompt` | `str` | required | Text description of the music |
+| `duration` | `int` | `5` | Duration in seconds |
+| `callback_url` | `str\|None` | `None` | URL to receive async callback |
+
+### Sound Effects
+
+Generate specific sound effects:
+
+```python
+sfx = coll.generate_sound_effect(
+    prompt="thunderstorm with heavy rain and distant thunder",
+    duration=10,
+)
+```
+
+| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
+|-----------|------|---------|-------------|
+| `prompt` | `str` | required | Text description of the sound effect |
+| `duration` | `int` | `2` | Duration in seconds |
+| `config` | `dict` | `{}` | Additional configuration |
+| `callback_url` | `str\|None` | `None` | URL to receive async callback |
+
+### Voice (Text-to-Speech)
+
+Generate speech from text:
+
+```python
+voice = coll.generate_voice(
+    text="Welcome to our product demo. Today we'll walk through the key features.",
+    voice_name="Default",
+)
+```
+
+| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
+|-----------|------|---------|-------------|
+| `text` | `str` | required | Text to convert to speech |
+| `voice_name` | `str` | `"Default"` | Voice to use |
+| `config` | `dict` | `{}` | Additional configuration |
+| `callback_url` | `str\|None` | `None` | URL to receive async callback |
+
+All three audio methods return an `Audio` object with `.id`, `.name`, `.length`, and `.collection_id`.
+
+## Text Generation (LLM Integration)
+
+Use `coll.generate_text()` to run LLM analysis. This is a **Collection-level** method -- pass any context (transcripts, descriptions) directly in the prompt string.
+
+```python
+# Get transcript from a video first
+transcript_text = video.get_transcript_text()
+
+# Generate analysis using collection LLM
+result = coll.generate_text(
+    prompt=f"Summarize the key points discussed in this video:\n{transcript_text}",
+    model_name="pro",
+)
+
+print(result["output"])
+```
+
+### generate_text Parameters
+
+| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
+|-----------|------|---------|-------------|
+| `prompt` | `str` | required | Prompt with context for the LLM |
+| `model_name` | `str` | `"basic"` | Model tier: `"basic"`, `"pro"`, or `"ultra"` |
+| `response_type` | `str` | `"text"` | Response format: `"text"` or `"json"` |
+
+Returns a `dict` with an `output` key. When `response_type="text"`, `output` is a `str`. When `response_type="json"`, `output` is a `dict`.
+
+```python
+result = coll.generate_text(prompt="Summarize this", model_name="pro")
+print(result["output"])  # access the actual text/dict
+```
+
+### Analyze Scenes with LLM
+
+Combine scene extraction with text generation:
+
+```python
+from videodb import SceneExtractionType
+
+# First index scenes
+scenes = video.index_scenes(
+    extraction_type=SceneExtractionType.time_based,
+    extraction_config={"time": 10},
+    prompt="Describe the visual content in this scene.",
+)
+
+# Get transcript for spoken context
+transcript_text = video.get_transcript_text()
+scene_descriptions = []
+for scene in scenes:
+    if isinstance(scene, dict):
+        description = scene.get("description") or scene.get("summary")
+    else:
+        description = getattr(scene, "description", None) or getattr(scene, "summary", None)
+    scene_descriptions.append(description or str(scene))
+
+scenes_text = "\n".join(scene_descriptions)
+
+# Analyze with collection LLM
+result = coll.generate_text(
+    prompt=(
+        f"Given this video transcript:\n{transcript_text}\n\n"
+        f"And these visual scene descriptions:\n{scenes_text}\n\n"
+        "Based on the spoken and visual content, describe the main topics covered."
+    ),
+    model_name="pro",
+)
+print(result["output"])
+```
+
+## Dubbing and Translation
+
+### Dub a Video
+
+Dub a video into another language using the collection method:
+
+```python
+dubbed_video = coll.dub_video(
+    video_id=video.id,
+    language_code="es",  # Spanish
+)
+
+dubbed_video.play()
+```
+
+### dub_video Parameters
+
+| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
+|-----------|------|---------|-------------|
+| `video_id` | `str` | required | ID of the video to dub |
+| `language_code` | `str` | required | Target language code (e.g., `"es"`, `"fr"`, `"de"`) |
+| `callback_url` | `str\|None` | `None` | URL to receive async callback |
+
+Returns a `Video` object with the dubbed content.
+
+### Translate Transcript
+
+Translate a video's transcript without dubbing:
+
+```python
+translated = video.translate_transcript(
+    language="Spanish",
+    additional_notes="Use formal tone",
+)
+
+for entry in translated:
+    print(entry)
+```
+
+**Supported languages** include: `en`, `es`, `fr`, `de`, `it`, `pt`, `ja`, `ko`, `zh`, `hi`, `ar`, and more.
+
+## Complete Workflow Examples
+
+### Generate Narration for a Video
+
+```python
+import videodb
+
+conn = videodb.connect()
+coll = conn.get_collection()
+video = coll.get_video("your-video-id")
+
+# Get transcript
+transcript_text = video.get_transcript_text()
+
+# Generate narration script using collection LLM
+result = coll.generate_text(
+    prompt=(
+        f"Write a professional narration script for this video content:\n"
+        f"{transcript_text[:2000]}"
+    ),
+    model_name="pro",
+)
+script = result["output"]
+
+# Convert script to speech
+narration = coll.generate_voice(text=script)
+print(f"Narration audio: {narration.id}")
+```
+
+### Generate Thumbnail from Prompt
+
+```python
+thumbnail = coll.generate_image(
+    prompt="professional video thumbnail showing data analytics dashboard, modern design",
+    aspect_ratio="16:9",
+)
+print(f"Thumbnail URL: {thumbnail.generate_url()}")
+```
+
+### Add Generated Music to Video
+
+```python
+import videodb
+from videodb.timeline import Timeline
+from videodb.asset import VideoAsset, AudioAsset
+
+conn = videodb.connect()
+coll = conn.get_collection()
+video = coll.get_video("your-video-id")
+
+# Generate background music
+music = coll.generate_music(
+    prompt="calm ambient background music for a tutorial video",
+    duration=60,
+)
+
+# Build timeline with video + music overlay
+timeline = Timeline(conn)
+timeline.add_inline(VideoAsset(asset_id=video.id))
+timeline.add_overlay(0, AudioAsset(asset_id=music.id, disable_other_tracks=False))
+
+stream_url = timeline.generate_stream()
+print(f"Video with music: {stream_url}")
+```
+
+### Structured JSON Output
+
+```python
+transcript_text = video.get_transcript_text()
+
+result = coll.generate_text(
+    prompt=(
+        f"Given this transcript:\n{transcript_text}\n\n"
+        "Return a JSON object with keys: summary, topics (array), action_items (array)."
+    ),
+    model_name="pro",
+    response_type="json",
+)
+
+# result["output"] is a dict when response_type="json"
+print(result["output"]["summary"])
+print(result["output"]["topics"])
+```
+
+## Tips
+
+- **Generated media is persistent**: All generated content is stored in your collection and can be reused.
+- **Three audio methods**: Use `generate_music()` for background music, `generate_sound_effect()` for SFX, and `generate_voice()` for text-to-speech. There is no unified `generate_audio()` method.
+- **Text generation is collection-level**: `coll.generate_text()` does not have access to video content automatically. Fetch the transcript with `video.get_transcript_text()` and pass it in the prompt.
+- **Model tiers**: `"basic"` is fastest, `"pro"` is balanced, `"ultra"` is highest quality. Use `"pro"` for most analysis tasks.
+- **Combine generation types**: Generate images for overlays, music for backgrounds, and voice for narration, then compose using timelines (see [editor.md](editor.md)).
+- **Prompt quality matters**: Descriptive, specific prompts produce better results across all generation types.
+- **Aspect ratios for images**: Choose from `"1:1"`, `"9:16"`, `"16:9"`, `"4:3"`, or `"3:4"`.