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Chat Mode: The Iterative AI Video Workflow

When you want to refine conversationally instead of briefing once — Chat mode is the turn-by-turn creative loop.

Chat mode is the middle workflow in Flik AI. Where Agent mode runs autonomously from a single brief and Manual mode hands you every prompt to write, Chat mode lets you iterate conversationally — describe what you want, see the output, tell the agent what to change, regenerate. Turn-by-turn creative steering in natural language.

When Chat mode is the right pick

You don't have a complete brief yet — you want to explore
You've seen a draft and want to refine it specifically
You're iterating on a single scene or shot, not a full project
You want to switch models mid-conversation without losing context
You prefer natural-language steering over prompt writing

How a typical Chat mode session works

Open Flik AI, switch to Chat mode, describe what you want: "Make a moody nighttime shot of a cyclist on a wet street."
See output. Describe what to change: "Now slow it down, add rain, make the lighting more magenta-blue."
See next output. Continue steering: "Perfect. Now generate two more shots in the same style — one close-up on the cyclist's face, one wide establishing shot from above."
As the project develops, tell the agent to switch models when needed: "Use Kling 3.0 Pro for the hero 4K shot instead."
When satisfied, export. Or tell the agent: "Cut these together, add a Suno 5.0 score, narrate with my cloned voice."

Switching models mid-conversation

Unlike single-model tools, you can change the underlying generative model at any turn. "Use Veo 3.1 for this one — I want dialogue." The agent applies your prompt context to the new model without restarting. References and previous generations stay in scope.

Chat mode vs Agent mode

For the Chat mode marketing page, see /chat-mode. For autonomous end-to-end, see /agent-mode. For full prompt control, see /manual-mode.

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Frequently asked questions

How is Chat mode different from ChatGPT?

ChatGPT is a text-only assistant. Chat mode in Flik AI is a conversational creative agent that generates AI video, image, and audio as you iterate — pair each message with live outputs from Veo 3.1, Kling 3.0 Pro, Seedance 2.0, and the rest of the model stack.

Can I switch models mid-conversation in Chat mode?

Yes. Tell the agent which model to use next ("use Kling 3.0 Pro for the hero shot") or change it in the model picker. Your prompt context and references carry over — no restart needed.

Does Chat mode cost more credits than Agent mode?

The generative credits are identical — 1,000 credits per video, 50 per image, etc. The difference is agent turns: Chat mode typically uses more back-and-forth which accumulates agent-model token costs. Sonnet 4.6 and Gemini Flash are cheapest; Opus 4.7 is premium.

When should I use Chat mode instead of Agent mode?

Use Chat when you want to explore iteratively without committing to a full brief upfront. Use Agent when you have a clear outcome and want it delivered end-to-end. Most creators use both at different stages of a project.

Agent Mode: The Complete Guide to Flik AI's Autonomous Workflow — Agent mode turns a plain-English brief into a finished multi-model AI video. Here's the complete guide — how it plans shots, picks models, writes prompts, and iterates.
Manual Mode: The Power User's AI Video Workflow — Manual mode bypasses the agent for direct control. Pick your own model, write exact prompts, tune every parameter — the power user workflow inside Flik AI.
How to Prompt AI Video: The Complete 2026 Framework — The six-part prompt structure used inside Flik AI — subject, context, action, style, camera, lighting — with real examples across Veo 3.1, Kling 3.0 Pro, Seedance 2.0, and Hailuo 2.3 plus model-specific prompting tips.

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