Introduction: Lay the Foundation
ComfyUI is an open-source, node-based interface that lets you build powerful AI workflows visually—from image prompts to video output. In essence, each node represents a specific function, and when connected in a workflow, they bring your creative ideas to life from start to finish Wikipedia.
In this inaugural part, we’ll guide you through your first video experiment using video nodes, so you can go from images to motion—even if you’ve never created a video before!
What You’ll Learn in Part 1
- Basic setup for video workflows in ComfyUI
- How to use the CreateVideo node to merge frames into a cohesive video
- A simple, reproducible “mini workflow” to get your first video up and running
Step-by-Step Guide: From Images to Video
1. Preparing Your Workspace
- Ensure you have the latest version of ComfyUI installed and ready (download from the official site if needed) Comfy.
- If your workflow requires custom video nodes (
Write to Video,Create Video from Path), consider adding add-on suites like WAS Node Suite or VideoHelperSuite (Github), which extend core functions GitHub+1.
2. Use the CreateVideo Node
- Import the CreateVideo node into your workflow. This tool compiles image sequences into a unified video file, handling formats, frame rate, and more RunComfy.
- There may be variations such as Create Video from Path—choose the node that matches your workflow preference RunComfy.
3. Assemble a Basic Workflow
An example mini workflow may include:
- Load Image Sequence / manually add multiple images
- Process or refine images (optional)
- Connect to CreateVideo:
- Set
frame_rate(e.g., 24 fps) - Choose output format (
.mp4,.mkv, etc.) - Configure other options: loop, prefix, quality (via
crf) GitHub
- Set
- Click Run or
Ctrl+Enter, then review the output in your specified directory.
Why This Matters—And What’s Next
Getting over the initial hurdle of generating your first video is empowering. With the CreateVideo node, you gain the practical knowledge to transform static images into dynamic motion. This foundation sets you up for future articles where we’ll explore deeper nodes like Load Video, Write to Video, and advanced effects.
Related Resources (For Visual Learners)
Although still rare, some tutorials on video workflows are available (e.g., using LTX model for fast video generation) YouTubeReddit. Additionally, Reddit discussions often show how others are building or troubleshooting their workflows.
