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AI-generated video examples from text prompts are useful only when they show you what to make, not just what to type.
A prompt like “make a product video” gives the AI too much room to guess. A stronger prompt tells it the subject, action, setting, camera movement, lighting, style, format, and what to avoid. That is how you get clips that feel intentional instead of random.
This guide gives you 30 practical AI-generated video examples from text prompts across marketing, social media, ecommerce, education, brand storytelling, local business, and events. Each example includes a copy-ready prompt, what the output should look like, why the prompt works, and how to edit the result into something publishable.
Good AI-generated video examples from text prompts are short, specific scenes that a camera could realistically capture. They usually include one subject, one clear action, a setting, camera direction, lighting, style, aspect ratio, and constraints.
A strong text-to-video prompt usually follows this pattern:
Subject + action + setting + camera + lighting + style + format + constraints
Example:
A small skincare bottle standing on a marble bathroom counter while morning sunlight moves across the label. Close-up product shot, slow push-in, soft natural shadows, clean minimalist style, vertical 9:16, no readable text, no hands, no fake logo.
That prompt works because it gives the AI a scene, not just a topic.
OpenAI’s Sora 2 Prompting Guide recommends describing a prompt like a storyboarded shot, including camera framing, depth of field, action beats, lighting, palette, and distinctive subject details. Google DeepMind’s Veo prompt guide also emphasizes defining the visual style, tone, action, and sound direction to control the final video more precisely.
Most weak prompts fail because they describe an idea instead of a visible scene.
“Create a video about productivity” is an idea. The AI has to decide who appears, where they are, what they do, what the scene looks like, how the camera moves, and what mood the video should have.
This is stronger:
A freelance marketer sits at a small desk in the morning, organizing a notebook, laptop, and phone into three neat work zones. The camera slowly moves from a messy desk to a clean setup. Realistic productivity video, soft daylight, vertical 9:16, no readable text, no logos, no distorted hands.
Now productivity has a visual shape. The AI can generate the scene because the prompt gives it people, objects, motion, place, camera, lighting, and limits.
Adobe’s Firefly examples explain that text prompts are useful for exploring characters, styles, and scenes, while image-to-video prompts are better when you need stronger continuity from an existing visual. That distinction matters when you are deciding whether to start from a written prompt or from a brand image, product mockup, character, or illustration. Source: Adobe Firefly AI animated video examples.
Here is the difference between a generic prompt and a production-ready prompt.
The weak prompt asks for a topic. The strong prompt describes a shot.
That is the simplest way to improve most text-to-video results. Do not ask the AI to “make a good ad.” Describe the scene the ad needs.
Use this table before browsing the examples. It helps you choose the right prompt style for the job.
The examples below are grouped by real use case, so you can quickly find the kind of video you need.
Best for: Product launches, ecommerce ads, Reels, Shorts, landing page hero clips.
Copy-ready prompt:
A matte black wireless speaker sits on a clean studio table as soft light moves across its surface. The camera slowly circles the product, revealing its texture, buttons, and compact shape. Minimal modern product ad style, shallow depth of field, premium lighting, vertical 9:16, no readable text, no hands, no logo distortion.
Expected output: A short premium product shot with slow camera movement and clean lighting.
Why it works: The prompt gives the AI one product, one visual style, one camera movement, and clear constraints. It does not ask the model to explain the product, invent features, or generate text.
Editing note: Add the real product name, feature line, logo, price, and CTA in editing.
Avoid: Do not ask the AI to generate exact packaging text or a fake product label.
Best for: SaaS updates, app launches, product-led marketing, LinkedIn posts.
Copy-ready prompt:
A busy marketing manager opens a laptop in a bright office and sees a clean abstract dashboard with a new feature card highlighted. The camera moves from over the shoulder to a close-up of the screen glow on the person’s face. Realistic workplace scene, soft daylight, modern SaaS launch style, horizontal 16:9, no readable UI text, no real brand logos.
Expected output: A polished workplace clip that suggests a new product feature without relying on fake interface text.
Why it works: AI video tools often struggle with exact UI. This prompt avoids that problem by asking for an abstract dashboard and saving the real feature name for editing.
Editing note: Overlay the feature name, one benefit, and a short CTA after generation.
Avoid: Do not ask the AI to create your actual software screen unless you are using a controlled screenshot or image-to-video workflow.
Best for: Ecommerce promotions, retail ads, seasonal campaigns.
Copy-ready prompt:
A collection of colorful shopping bags sits on a bright counter as a phone nearby shows an abstract sale notification. The camera performs a quick push-in toward the bags while soft confetti-like shapes move gently in the background. Clean retail ad style, energetic but not chaotic, vertical 9:16, no readable screen text, no fake logos, space at the top for headline.
Expected output: A lively sale-themed background clip that can carry promotional text.
Why it works: It creates the feeling of a sale without forcing the AI to render exact discount copy.
Editing note: Add the offer, code, dates, and CTA in your video editor.
Avoid: Do not let the AI invent discounts, prices, or legal terms.
Best for: Webinars, workshops, conferences, local events, launches.
Copy-ready prompt:
A small event venue is being prepared before guests arrive. Chairs are arranged, lights are turned on, name badges sit on a registration table, and a projector glows softly in the background. Cinematic event promo style, slow tracking shot through the room, warm lighting, horizontal 16:9, no readable signs, no brand logos.
Expected output: A warm event setup clip that creates anticipation.
Why it works: The scene has atmosphere and movement, but it does not depend on exact signage or real attendee footage.
Editing note: Add event name, speaker, date, location, and registration CTA manually.
Avoid: Do not use AI-generated footage as a real event recap unless it is clearly illustrative.
Best for: Service businesses, agencies, coaching brands, customer-story videos.
Copy-ready prompt:
A small business owner sits at a café table reviewing a finished marketing video on a laptop, smiling naturally while a notebook and coffee sit nearby. Camera slowly pushes in from a medium shot to a close-up reaction. Realistic testimonial-style business video, soft morning light, natural expression, vertical 9:16, no readable screen text, no fake logos.
Expected output: A believable customer-success-style clip that can support a real quote or case study.
Why it works: It creates the emotional setting of a testimonial without inventing a customer statement.
Editing note: Pair the clip with an approved real testimonial, review, or customer result.
Avoid: Never present an AI-generated person as a real customer.
Best for: Coaches, creators, small businesses, social media explainers.
Copy-ready prompt:
A creator stands in a bright home studio and points toward empty space beside them where captions will later appear. The camera uses a medium close-up with a slight handheld feel. Friendly educational Reel style, natural daylight, clean background, vertical 9:16, no generated text, no distorted hands, leave space on the right side for captions.
Expected output: A clean talking-head-style visual with room for a strong hook.
Why it works: The prompt is built around the way short-form videos are edited. It leaves space for text instead of asking the AI to create it.
Editing note: Add a large caption hook like “Stop making this video mistake” or “Try this before your next product video.”
Avoid: Do not include complex finger gestures. Pointing can work, but hand accuracy may vary.
Best for: YouTube channels, creator intros, educational videos.
Copy-ready prompt:
A clean creator desk setup with a laptop, microphone, notebook, and soft LED background light. The camera glides slowly from left to right across the desk, ending on the open laptop. Modern YouTube creator intro style, warm studio lighting, shallow depth of field, horizontal 16:9, no readable screen text, no logos.
Expected output: A professional opening b-roll shot for a creator or educational video.
Why it works: It gives the AI a familiar environment and a simple camera move.
Editing note: Add your channel name, animated intro text, or voiceover after generation.
Avoid: Do not ask for a specific YouTube channel logo unless you add it later.
Best for: Quick tips, mini-tutorials, list-style posts.
Copy-ready prompt:
A person places three sticky notes on a wall one by one, each note representing a step in a simple process. The camera stays steady in a medium shot, with quick natural hand movement. Bright educational TikTok style, clean home office, vertical 9:16, no readable text on notes, no distorted fingers, leave space for captions.
Expected output: A simple visual sequence that can support a three-step explanation.
Why it works: The action is clear and repeatable. The sticky notes give you a structure for captions without relying on generated text.
Editing note: Add the actual three steps as text overlays.
Avoid: Do not ask the AI to write the steps on the sticky notes.
Best for: Personal brands, agencies, freelancers, creators.
Copy-ready prompt:
A freelance designer prepares a social media post at a small desk, switching between a sketchbook, laptop, and phone. The scene feels candid and natural, with small creative tools around the workspace. Documentary-style behind-the-scenes clip, soft daylight, slow handheld camera, vertical 9:16, no readable screen text, no fake brand names.
Expected output: A candid workspace clip that feels like process content.
Why it works: The scene shows real work without overcomplicating the motion.
Editing note: Use voiceover to explain the process, decision, or lesson behind the clip.
Avoid: Do not overload the scene with too many devices, screens, or fast movements.
Best for: Fashion, beauty, lifestyle, before/after edits.
Copy-ready prompt:
A person places a neutral jacket on a chair, then the scene transitions with a fast camera whip to the same jacket styled in a polished outfit on a clothing rack. Bright lifestyle video style, smooth transition, clean apartment setting, vertical 9:16, no distorted clothing, no unreadable labels, no extra people.
Expected output: A short transformation-style clip for social media.
Why it works: The scene uses a simple before-and-after idea with one hero item.
Editing note: Add trending audio and time the transition to the beat.
Avoid: Do not ask for too many outfit changes in one prompt. Generate separate clips if needed.
Best for: Product pages, Shopify stores, Amazon-style videos, paid ads.
Copy-ready prompt:
A reusable water bottle is placed on a clean kitchen counter, opened, filled with water, and closed again in one smooth sequence. Close-up product demo, realistic hand movement, soft daylight, clean kitchen background, vertical 9:16, no readable logo, no distorted fingers, keep the bottle shape consistent.
Expected output: A short product-use clip showing how the object works.
Why it works: The product has one clear action sequence. The setting is simple, and the prompt reminds the model to keep the object consistent.
Editing note: If hand movement looks weak, regenerate with “no hands” and show the product before and after use instead.
Avoid: Do not use AI-generated footage to demonstrate safety-critical product behavior.
Best for: DTC brands, product launches, influencer-style ads.
Copy-ready prompt:
A clean cardboard package is opened on a bright table, revealing neatly wrapped skincare products inside. The camera shows a top-down view with slow, careful movement. Minimal unboxing video style, soft natural light, premium packaging feel, vertical 9:16, no readable labels, no fake logos, no distorted hands.
Expected output: A polished unboxing-style clip with clean packaging and soft movement.
Why it works: It gives the AI a clear visual sequence while avoiding exact label generation.
Editing note: Add real product names, packaging shots, or logo overlays in the editor.
Avoid: Do not rely on the AI to reproduce your exact packaging.
Best for: Beauty, home, wellness, fashion, consumer goods.
Copy-ready prompt:
A ceramic mug sits beside an open book on a cozy windowsill while steam rises slowly from the drink. Morning rain is visible on the window. Calm lifestyle product video, close-up shot, slow push-in, warm soft light, horizontal 16:9, no text, no people, no logo distortion.
Expected output: A quiet mood-based product clip for brand storytelling or social media.
Why it works: It sells the atmosphere around the product, not just the object itself.
Editing note: Use this kind of clip as b-roll for collection pages, mood ads, or seasonal campaigns.
Avoid: Do not add too many props. The more objects you include, the less controlled the result may be.
Best for: Home organization, cleaning, fitness, beauty, design services.
Copy-ready prompt:
A cluttered home office desk transforms into a clean, organized workspace with a laptop, notebook, plant, and cable organizer. Smooth before-and-after transition, realistic lighting, tidy lifestyle ad style, vertical 9:16, no readable text, no exaggerated effects, no floating objects.
Expected output: A simple transformation clip that shows visible improvement.
Why it works: “Before and after” works best when the change can be seen immediately. This prompt makes the transformation physical and specific.
Editing note: Use real proof for performance-based claims. The AI clip can support the idea, but it should not replace evidence.
Avoid: Do not use AI-generated before-and-after visuals for claims that require substantiation.
Best for: Holiday campaigns, gift guides, seasonal promos.
Copy-ready prompt:
A set of handmade candles is arranged on a festive table with pine branches, warm fairy lights, and simple gift wrapping. The camera slowly moves closer as the candle flame flickers. Cozy holiday product ad style, warm lighting, shallow depth of field, vertical 9:16, no readable labels, no fake logos, space for headline at top.
Expected output: A seasonal product clip with warmth and giftable context.
Why it works: The scene gives the product a timely reason to matter.
Editing note: Add offer details, shipping deadlines, and holiday CTA manually.
Avoid: Do not ask for exact label text or discount text inside the generated footage.
Best for: Online courses, internal training, LinkedIn learning posts.
Copy-ready prompt:
A clean animated scene shows three simple cards appearing one by one on a desk, each representing a step in a learning process. Soft motion graphics style, minimal design, bright background, horizontal 16:9, no readable text, no logos, leave space for labels.
Expected output: A simple visual base for a three-step educational clip.
Why it works: The prompt creates structure without asking the AI to generate exact lesson text.
Editing note: Add the real step names as labels in editing.
Avoid: Do not create dense educational slides inside the AI-generated footage.
Best for: HR, internal training, company orientation.
Copy-ready prompt:
A new employee sits at a clean desk with a laptop, welcome notebook, and ID badge, while a teammate gestures toward the screen. Friendly office onboarding scene, natural expressions, soft daylight, horizontal 16:9, no readable documents, no company logos, no distorted hands.
Expected output: A warm onboarding visual for training or HR content.
Why it works: The scene shows support and orientation without exposing real company documents or private screens.
Editing note: Use it as b-roll under real onboarding narration.
Avoid: Do not ask the AI to generate HR policies, forms, or legal text inside the scene.
Best for: Workplace training, operations, compliance modules.
Copy-ready prompt:
A warehouse employee carefully checks a safety vest, helmet, and checklist before entering a clearly marked work area. Medium shot, realistic workplace safety video style, steady camera, bright industrial lighting, horizontal 16:9, no readable signs, no unsafe behavior, no distorted hands.
Expected output: A calm safety-preparation clip.
Why it works: It focuses on safe preparation instead of accident dramatization.
Editing note: Add exact safety procedures, compliance language, and approved instructions separately.
Avoid: Do not use AI-generated safety footage as a substitute for official training demonstrations where exact procedure matters.
Best for: DIY brands, software education, creator tutorials.
Copy-ready prompt:
A person sets up a small tabletop filming area with a phone tripod, notebook, and product sample. The camera shows a clear step-by-step preparation process from a slightly elevated angle. Practical tutorial style, natural daylight, vertical 9:16, no readable text, no fake logos, no distorted hands.
Expected output: A practical tutorial setup shot.
Why it works: The prompt shows a real preparation moment. It is more useful than asking for a generic “how-to video.”
Editing note: Use captions or voiceover to explain each step.
Avoid: Do not make the action too technical if the video is only meant to be illustrative.
Best for: SaaS, fintech, healthcare education, complex topics.
Copy-ready prompt:
A simple animated scene shows a messy pile of colored blocks organizing itself into three neat groups. Clean motion graphics style, smooth movement, bright neutral background, horizontal 16:9, no text, no logos, no realistic people.
Expected output: An abstract animation that visualizes organization, automation, segmentation, or simplification.
Why it works: It turns an invisible concept into a visual metaphor.
Editing note: Use narration to connect the metaphor to the real topic.
Avoid: Do not force a complex business process into one generated clip. Use multiple clips if needed.
Best for: About pages, founder videos, pitch decks, campaign films.
Copy-ready prompt:
A founder unlocks a small studio in the early morning, turns on the lights, and walks toward a worktable with product sketches and samples. Cinematic brand story style, slow tracking shot, warm sunrise light, shallow depth of field, horizontal 16:9, no readable text, no logos, natural movement.
Expected output: A cinematic opening shot for a brand story.
Why it works: It creates a human moment before the brand message begins.
Editing note: Pair it with founder narration or a short brand statement.
Avoid: Do not let the clip replace real founder footage if authenticity is central to the story.
Best for: Company pages, nonprofit campaigns, employer branding.
Copy-ready prompt:
A diverse team gathers around a table covered with sketches, laptops, and product samples, discussing ideas in a calm collaborative way. Realistic company culture video, medium-wide shot, soft office lighting, horizontal 16:9, no readable screens, no fake logos, natural expressions.
Expected output: A collaborative team scene for brand or culture messaging.
Why it works: It shows cooperation instead of saying “we collaborate.”
Editing note: Write a specific voiceover. Avoid broad lines like “we innovate for the future.”
Avoid: Do not present AI-generated people as real employees.
Best for: Careers pages, LinkedIn hiring posts, employer brand ads.
Copy-ready prompt:
A new team member is welcomed into a modern office, greeted by coworkers, and shown to a clean workspace. Friendly recruitment video style, natural daylight, slow camera movement, horizontal 16:9, no readable office signs, no company logos, no exaggerated smiles.
Expected output: A warm hiring or team-introduction clip.
Why it works: It focuses on the employee experience, not generic corporate stock footage.
Editing note: Add real role details, benefits, location, and application CTA.
Avoid: Do not imply the generated scene shows your actual office unless it does.
Best for: Company updates, HR communications, leadership messages.
Copy-ready prompt:
A calm office scene shows employees gathering around a screen for a company update, with notebooks and coffee on the table. Professional internal communication style, steady camera, soft lighting, horizontal 16:9, no readable screen text, no logos, no private information.
Expected output: Neutral b-roll for internal communication.
Why it works: It gives you a professional background visual without exposing private data.
Editing note: Overlay approved announcement points in your editor.
Avoid: Do not show fake charts, metrics, or confidential screens.
Best for: Startup pitches, concept videos, early product storytelling.
Copy-ready prompt:
A clean conceptual animation shows a rough idea sketch transforming into a polished product mockup, then into a simple growth chart made of abstract shapes. Minimal startup pitch video style, smooth motion, bright background, horizontal 16:9, no numbers, no readable text, no brand logos.
Expected output: A polished concept animation for a startup narrative.
Why it works: It visualizes progress without inventing business metrics.
Editing note: Add verified traction, market data, screenshots, and claims separately.
Avoid: Do not use AI-generated graphs as real proof.
Best for: Restaurants, cafés, bakeries, food trucks, local food businesses.
Copy-ready prompt:
A chef places a fresh pasta dish on a rustic restaurant table while warm evening light fills the room. The camera slowly pushes in as steam rises from the plate. Realistic restaurant promo style, shallow depth of field, warm lighting, vertical 9:16, no readable menu, no fake logos, no distorted hands.
Expected output: A warm food promo clip with appetite appeal.
Why it works: Food videos need texture, warmth, and motion. This prompt gives all three.
Editing note: Add dish name, price, location, booking link, or delivery CTA manually.
Avoid: Do not use AI footage to represent a dish that looks different from the real menu item.
Best for: Realtors, property managers, Airbnb hosts, staging concepts.
Copy-ready prompt:
A bright modern apartment living room is shown in a smooth walkthrough shot, moving from the doorway toward large windows with natural light. Real estate video style, wide-angle view, clean staging, horizontal 16:9, no people, no readable documents, no distorted architecture.
Expected output: A clean property-style concept shot.
Why it works: The movement is simple, and the setting is clear.
Editing note: Use real footage for actual listings. AI-generated clips are better for mood boards, concept videos, staging ideas, or generic real estate marketing.
Avoid: Do not use AI-generated interiors as if they show a real property.
Best for: Gyms, trainers, yoga studios, wellness spaces.
Copy-ready prompt:
A small fitness studio is prepared before a class begins, with mats lined up, water bottles placed neatly, and soft morning light entering through large windows. Energetic wellness promo style, slow pan across the room, vertical 9:16, no readable signs, no brand logos, no extra people.
Expected output: A clean wellness studio promo clip.
Why it works: It avoids complex exercise movement and shows the studio atmosphere.
Editing note: Add class type, schedule, instructor name, and booking CTA in editing.
Avoid: Do not use AI footage to demonstrate exact exercise form.
Best for: Beauty salons, spas, skincare clinics, wellness brands.
Copy-ready prompt:
A calm spa room with folded towels, skincare products, soft candles, and warm ambient lighting. The camera slowly moves across the treatment table and product shelf. Relaxing beauty promo style, shallow depth of field, vertical 9:16, no readable labels, no people, no fake logos.
Expected output: A premium service atmosphere clip.
Why it works: It creates a calm, sensory mood without showing procedures or faces.
Editing note: Use it before real service photos, treatment details, or booking information.
Avoid: Do not imply medical or cosmetic results without real substantiation.
Best for: Community events, markets, workshops, small festivals.
Copy-ready prompt:
A lively outdoor community market at golden hour, with small vendor tables, people walking casually, handmade products displayed, and warm string lights overhead. Documentary event recap style, slow handheld movement, horizontal 16:9, no readable signs, no fake logos, natural crowd movement.
Expected output: An energetic community-event-style clip.
Why it works: It captures place, mood, and movement without requiring exact event details.
Editing note: For real recaps, combine actual photos or footage with AI-generated establishing shots only if the distinction is clear.
Avoid: Do not present generated footage as documentation of an event that actually happened.
The fastest way to use these examples is not to rewrite them from scratch. Replace the details that matter.
The first output will rarely be the final version. Treat it like a rough cut. If the product changes shape, tighten the product description. If the scene feels generic, add a real setting. If the motion looks unstable, reduce the action.
Text-to-video is best when you want to explore a fresh scene. It works well for concept visuals, mood shots, product-style scenes, background b-roll, social clips, educational metaphors, and draft campaign ideas.
Image-to-video is usually better when the subject must stay consistent. Use it when you already have a product photo, character image, logo-safe visual, brand illustration, campaign key art, or mockup. Adobe’s Firefly guidance separates text-prompt exploration from image-based animation for exactly this reason: text is flexible, while image input can help preserve a specific visual direction. Source: Adobe Firefly AI animated video examples.
You can use these prompts as starting points in Renderforest’s AI video workflow.
A practical workflow looks like this:
Renderforest’s AI Video Generator lets users start with text, an image, or a script, choose a model, style, and format, then refine generated visuals, voiceover, and scenes before export. Renderforest’s Text to Video AI page also describes a workflow where users enter a script or idea, choose a style, and receive a structured video draft with scenes, pacing, and narration.
That is why structured prompts matter. You are not asking the AI to invent the whole video from a loose topic. You are giving it a clear scene it can turn into a usable first draft.
AI-generated video examples from text prompts are video ideas created from written instructions. A useful example shows the use case, the prompt, the expected output, why the prompt works, and how the generated clip can be edited for a real project.
A strong text-to-video prompt should include the subject, action, setting, camera angle, camera movement, lighting, style, aspect ratio, and constraints. The goal is to describe a visible scene, not just a topic.
The best use cases include product teasers, social media clips, ecommerce demos, educational videos, brand stories, event promos, training videos, recruitment clips, and local business ads. These work well because they can be built from short, visual scenes.
Yes, but results will vary by model. Some tools follow cinematic camera language well. Others are stronger for animated scenes, social videos, talking-head-style clips, or structured videos with captions. Keep the prompt clear and adjust it based on the tool’s strengths.
For a single clip, one detailed paragraph is often enough. It should be long enough to define the scene but short enough to stay focused. For a full video, break the idea into multiple scene prompts.
It usually looks generic because the prompt is generic. Replace broad phrases like “business video,” “success,” or “professional scene” with visible details: who is in the shot, what they are doing, where they are, how the camera moves, and what the lighting feels like.
You can mention where text should appear, but it is usually better to add exact headlines, prices, logos, dates, and calls to action in the editor. AI-generated text inside video footage can be distorted or inaccurate.
Sometimes it can replace simple b-roll, concept visuals, mood shots, background clips, and first drafts. It should not replace real footage when accuracy matters, such as real estate listings, product demonstrations, legal explanations, medical content, customer proof, or event recaps that need to show what actually happened.
Text prompts can create product-style concepts, but real product accuracy often needs real assets. If the product shape, packaging, label, or texture must stay exact, start with product photos or brand-approved visuals and use editing tools to add accurate text and branding.
Use a real setting, natural lighting, simple movement, and one action per clip. Avoid asking for impossible camera moves, too many people, complex hand actions, or exact text inside the generated scene.
The best AI-generated video examples from text prompts do not start with “make a video about this.” They start with a scene.
Show one subject. Give it one action. Place it in a specific setting. Tell the AI how the camera should move, what the lighting should feel like, and what details to avoid.
That is how a text prompt becomes a usable video clip instead of a random visual experiment.
Article by: Liana Ziroyan
Liana is a marketing professional with 11 years of experience in digital marketing, content, and product communication. She has a strong eye for visual storytelling and loves turning ideas into engaging campaigns that connect with audiences. With her experience across branding, creative content, and user-focused messaging, Liana enjoys finding simple, effective ways to make products feel clear, useful, and exciting.
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