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# Lux Studio User Manual

## What This Tool Does

Lux Studio is an AI-powered cinematography suite designed for professional image and video generation. It combines physics-based prompt engineering with advanced AI models (Google Imagen 3 for images and Veo 3.1/Kling for video) to help filmmakers, directors, and creators produce high-quality cinematic content.

Key capabilities include:
- **Image Generation**: Create cinematic images with professional camera bodies, lens profiles, lighting presets, and style transfer capabilities.
- **Video Generation**: Produce AI-generated videos from text or images, with options for duration, aspect ratio, and audio generation.
- **Project Management**: Organize all assets within a project-first workflow, with persistent storage in your browser.
- **Storyboarding**: Animate and arrange panels, reorder them via drag-and-drop, and export to PDF.

## Who Uses It

- **Filmmakers & Directors**: For pre-visualization, storyboarding, and concept art.
- **Content Creators**: For generating background visuals, transitions, and specific cinematic effects.
- **Photographers & Designers**: For exploring lighting setups and camera profiles without physical equipment.

## How to Access

- **Live Application**: https://ai-sandbox.oliver.solutions/lux-studio/
- **Authentication**: Lux Studio supports Microsoft Azure AD Single Sign-On (SSO). Ensure you are logged into your corporate or personal Microsoft account to access SSO features if enabled in your environment.

## Main Workflows

### 1. Creating a Project
1. Navigate to the **Projects Tab**.
2. Click the **New Project** icon (usually a folder with a plus sign).
3. Name your project and save it. Assets generated within this workflow will be stored here.

### 2. Generating Cinematic Images (Imagen 3)
1. Go to the **Image Generation** tab (or project workspace if initiated from there).
2. **Configure Settings**:
   - Select a **Camera Body** (8 profiles available, affecting grain and dynamic range).
   - Select a **Lens Profile** (10 profiles affecting bokeh, flares, and aberration).
   - Choose a **Lighting Preset** (40+ cinematic lighting options).
3. **Refine Prompt**: Use the physics-based prompt engineering tools to adjust lighting and camera behavior.
4. **Reference Images**: Upload up to 14 reference images for style transfer or editing.
5. Click **Generate**. Your image will appear in the project workspace.
6. **Edit Mode**: Use follow-up prompts to refine specific aspects of the generated image.

### 3. Generating Videos (Veo 3.1 / Kling)
1. Navigate to the **Video Generation** tab.
2. **Select Engine**: Choose between Veo 3.1 (Google) or Kling (alternative provider).
3. **Input Method**:
   - **Text-to-Video**: Enter a detailed scene description.
   - **Image-to-Video**: Upload a reference image (first or last frame).
4. **Configure Settings**:
   - **Model**: Select Standard or Fast.
   - **Duration**: Choose 4s, 6s, or 8s.
   - **Aspect Ratio**: Select Landscape, Portrait, or Square.
   - **Audio**: Toggle audio generation on/off.
5. Click **Generate**. Monitor progress via the loading indicator.
6. **Review & Extract**: Use the video player to watch the result. You can extract specific frames to PNG for use as storyboard panels or reference images.

### 4. Storyboard Editor
1. From the **Projects Tab**, select a project.
2. Open the **Storyboard Editor**.
3. **Add Panels**: Drag generated images/videos from the project list into the storyboard grid.
4. **Reorder**: Drag panels to change the sequence.
5. **Annotate**: Add notes or descriptions to individual panels.
6. **Export**: Click the **PDF Export** button to download your storyboard.

## FAQ

**Q: Do I need to create an account?**
A: No. Lux Studio stores all project data locally in your browser using IndexedDB. No server-side account is required for basic functionality.

**Q: How is my data stored?**
A: Your projects, images, and videos are stored locally in your browser. No data is uploaded to external servers except for the AI generation process (handled by Google/Kling APIs).

**Q: Can I edit generated videos?**
A: Currently, you can extract frames and use them as references for new generations. Direct video editing is not yet supported, but frame extraction allows for manual compositing in external tools.

**Q: What happens if my browser cache is cleared?**
A: Since data is stored in IndexedDB, clearing browser data will result in loss of your projects. Ensure you export important storyboards or download assets regularly.

**Q: How do I use style transfer?**
A: Upload reference images in the Image Generation tab. The AI will analyze the style and apply it to your new generation.

**Q: Is the application mobile-friendly?**
A: Lux Studio is optimized for desktop workflows. While it may function on tablets, the complex interface is best experienced on a large screen.

## Related
- [[01 Projects/cinema-studio-pro-kling/USER_MANUAL]]
- [[01 Projects/cinema-studio-pro/DEVELOPER_MANUAL.md]]
- [[01 Projects/cinema-studio-pro/USER_MANUAL.md]]
- [[01 Projects/cinema-studio-pro-kling/USER_MANUAL.md]]