Question 1

How Visual Styles Work (and how to get consistent results)

Accepted Answer

A visual style controls how your video looks (the images) It does not control your story (the script_

Think of it like this:

Story/script = what happens
Visual style = how it looks on screen

What happens when you attach a style to a Universe?

When a Universe has a visual style selected:

New projects in that Universe use that style automatically.
Each scene is generated with that style direction.
Your script still drives characters, actions, and locations. So yes, selecting a style in the Universe matters a lot. It is the main visual direction for all scenes in that project.

How image generation uses your style (simple version)

For each scene, LongStories combines:

Scene instructions from your script
Character consistency references
Style reference images from your selected visual style Important: the style reference images are very powerful. If those images look realistic, outputs will look realistic. If those images look like Pixar, outputs will look Pixar-like.

How to choose strong style reference images

Your style images should show the look, not your specific story. Best practices:

Use several images, not just one.
Make each image very different.
Keep all images in the same style family.
Include variety: close-up, medium, wide, indoor, outdoor, different subjects.
Use clean images (no text, logos, watermarks, UI overlays - unless your style requires them).
Prefer high-quality images with clear lighting and color

Question 2

How to add more voices to LongStories

Accepted Answer

Adding Your Own Voice from ElevenLabs

You can bring any voice from ElevenLabs into LongStories and use it for your characters or narrator. This guide walks you through how.

Requirements

Adding custom voices is available on paid plans:

| Plan | Custom Voice Slots | | ---- | | Plus ($25/mo) | 3 | | Pro ($59/mo) | 3 | | Creator ($99/mo) | 10 | | Studio ($299/mo) | 20 |

If you're on the free plan, you'll see a prompt to upgrade when you try to add a voice.

How to Add a Voice

Step 1: Find a voice on ElevenLabs

Go to https://elevenlabs.io
Browse or search for a voice you like
On the voice's page, click the Share button
Copy the share link

Step 2: Paste the link in LongStories

Open a character voice picker or the universe narrator voice picker
Click "Missing a voice? Add one" to expand the import section
Paste the ElevenLabs share link into the input field
Click Add voice

The voice will be imported and immediately available in your voice list.

Managing Your Voices

The import section shows how many voice slots you've used (for example, "2/3 used") and lists the voices you've added. You can see each voice's name and description.

If you've reached your limit, you'll need to upgrade to a higher plan for more slots.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can other users on LongStories use voices I've added?

Yes. Once a voice is added, it becomes available in the voice catalog for everyo

Question 3

Create Consistent AI Characters in Longstories

Accepted Answer

How to Create Consistent AI Characters in LongStories

Slug: /longstories/create-consistent-ai-characters

Who this is for

Creators, filmmakers, and storytellers who want their AI-generated characters to look the same across multiple videos, scenes, and styles — without rebuilding from scratch every time.

Overview

Character consistency is one of the hardest problems in AI video. Every new generation risks a slightly different face, outfit, or vibe. LongStories solves this with a dedicated Characters system: upload a reference image once, refine a description, and reuse that character across any universe or scene.

Step-by-Step Workflow

1. Open the Characters Tab

Log in to your LongStories account.
In the main dashboard, click the Characters tab.
You'll see existing saved characters and an option to create a new one.
Start a New Character
Click Create character.
Choose your creation method:

Upload an image — fastest path to visual consistency.
Create manually — type out traits and appearance by hand.

Tip: For most use cases, image upload is the better starting point. A strong reference image gives the model something concrete to anchor to.

3. Upload a Reference Image

Pick a clear, front-facing photo or illustration of your character.
Click Next to upload.
LongStories analyzes the image and extracts:

Physical appearance (face, hair, body type)
Clothing and accessories
Overall s

Question 4

How to Build Your Own Visual Universe in LongStories

Accepted Answer

How to Build Your Own Visual Universe in LongStories

Slug: /longstories/create-custom-visual-universe

Who this is for

Creators, brand teams, and filmmakers who want to define a reusable visual world — a consistent style, tone, and look that all their videos share — without starting from scratch on every project.

Overview

A universe in LongStories is the foundation of visual consistency. It defines the style, storytelling rules, and narrator voice that all videos generated within it will follow. Building a custom universe is how you move from "random AI outputs" to a recognizable creative body of work.

Step-by-Step Workflow

1. Open the Universes Section

Log in to LongStories.
Navigate to the Universe section in the app.
You'll see all available universes — system defaults and any you've created.
Create a New Universe
Click Create universe.
Give your universe a clear, descriptive name that reflects the world you're building.

Examples: "Bright Lego City", "Neo-Noir Alley", "Soft Watercolor Fables"

3. Write the Universe Description

The description is the most important field. Use it to define:

Visual style — materials, lighting, color palette (e.g., "Lego bricks, bold primary colors, hard plastic textures, cinematic lighting")
Story types — the kinds of narratives that feel at home here (e.g., "playful urban action, city-scale adventures, family-friendly stakes")
Tone and rules — mood and

Question 5

How to Use Universes for Consistent AI Videos in LongStories

Accepted Answer

How to Use Custom Universes for Consistent AI Videos in LongStories

Slug: /longstories/use-custom-universes-consistent-videos

Who this is for

Creators who want every video in a series or brand to share the same visual style, world rules, and aesthetic — without manually re-prompting the look each time.

Overview

A universe in LongStories is a style container. Every video you generate inside it inherits the same visual language: consistent lighting, color palette, tone, and world logic. Without a universe, each video risks looking like it came from a different project entirely.

This guide walks through how to select a custom universe and generate a video inside it.

Step-by-Step Workflow

1. Start a New Video

Log in to LongStories.
Click Create new video from the main interface.

2. Change the Universe

On the new video screen, click Change universe.
Browse the list of available universes:

System universes (built-in defaults)
Your custom universes (e.g., a Lego City universe you built earlier)

Use the search bar if you have many universes saved.
Select the universe that fits your project.

3. Write Your Prompt Inside the Universe

With the universe selected, write your scene or story in the prompt box. Be descriptive but focused:

Example prompt:

"A clumsy rooftop superhero faces a giant Lego robot attacking the city. Heroes work together to calm the robot using playful city builds."

Because the prompt is

Question 6

How to Turn Any Idea Into a Storyboard with LongStories

Accepted Answer

How to Turn Any Idea Into a Storyboard with LongStories

Slug: /longstories/storyboard-any-idea

Who this is for

Filmmakers, directors, and content creators who want to visually block out a story or sequence before committing to full animation — or anyone who needs to pitch an idea quickly.

Overview

Storyboarding before animating is standard practice in film and video production. LongStories brings that workflow into AI generation: write a prompt, set the mode to storyboard, and get a full visual shot breakdown in minutes — no full render required.

This is ideal for pre-production, client presentations, or simply exploring whether an idea works before investing in a full video.

Why Storyboard First

Block out shots before committing to final animation.
Explore composition, pacing, and mood early in the process.
Pitch ideas quickly to clients or collaborators without a finished video.
Iterate faster — changing a storyboard frame costs far less than re-rendering a full video.

Step-by-Step Workflow

1. Open the Main LongStories App

Log in to LongStories.
From the main interface, select your universe.

For quick storyboard work, the Open universe (the flexible default) is a good starting point — it doesn't constrain your style in any particular direction.

2. Write Your Idea as a Prompt

In the prompt box, describe the scene or sequence you want to visualize. Be specific about:

Duration — how long th

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