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Overview

This node creates videos using the Placid API. It supports two configuration modes: Simple and Advanced. In Simple mode, users can create a single-clip video by selecting a template and configuring layers and audio settings through form fields. In Advanced mode, users can define multiple clips using a JSON array configuration, allowing for complex multi-clip video generation. This node is useful for automating video creation workflows, such as generating marketing videos, personalized content, or dynamic video presentations based on templates.

Use Case Examples

  1. Create a single-clip video by selecting a Placid template, setting audio URL and duration, and customizing text and image layers.
  2. Generate a multi-clip video by providing a JSON array with multiple clips, each specifying a template UUID and customized layers for dynamic video content.

Properties

Name Meaning
Configuration Mode Choose how to configure the video clips and layers, either Simple (single clip with form fields) or Advanced (multi-clip with JSON array).
Template Select the Placid template to use for video generation (required in Simple mode).
Audio Settings Settings for audio in the video clip, including audio URL, duration handling, and trim start/end timestamps (Simple mode only).
Layers Configure individual layers of the video template, such as text, images, video files, colors, visibility, and custom properties (Simple mode only).
Clips (JSON) Define all clips as a JSON array for multi-clip video creation, each with a template UUID and layers object (Advanced mode only).
Additional Options Additional optional fields such as webhook success URL to receive the video when generation is complete and passthrough custom data.

Output

JSON

  • video_url - URL of the generated video file.
  • video_id - Identifier of the created video.
  • status - Status of the video generation process.
  • webhook_response - Response data from the webhook if a webhook URL is provided.

Dependencies

  • Placid API key credential for authentication with the Placid service.

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the selected template ID is valid and accessible in your Placid account.
  • Verify that any binary data referenced in layers (e.g., image or video files) is correctly provided in the input data.
  • Check the format and correctness of the JSON array when using Advanced configuration mode to avoid parsing errors.
  • If using webhook URLs, ensure the URL is reachable and correctly configured to receive callbacks.
  • Common errors include unsupported resource or operation errors if parameters are misconfigured, and API errors if authentication or template data is invalid.

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