# How to generate a short video in paraview

**URL:** https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-generate-a-short-video-in-paraview/17572
**Category:** ParaView Support
**Tags:** vtk
**Created:** [May 19, 2026, 8:25pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-generate-a-short-video-in-paraview/17572 "2026-05-19T20:25:00Z")
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### Author: ![Monirul25](https://discourse.paraview.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/278dde/32.png) [@Monirul25](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Monirul25)
#### Post date: [May 19, 2026, 8:25pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-generate-a-short-video-in-paraview/17572/1 "2026-05-19T20:25:00Z")

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Respected Experts,

I am very new to using ParaView, and I want to learn how to create simulation videos step by step.  
I would like to understand the basics, such as loading simulation data, changing colors, creating animations, moving the camera, and exporting videos.

My goal is to learn how to make clear and professional simulation videos for my projects and research work.

Thanks in advance!.

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### Author: ![cory.quammen](https://discourse.paraview.org/user_avatar/discourse.paraview.org/cory.quammen/32/11193_2.png) [@cory.quammen](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/cory.quammen)
#### Post date: [May 19, 2026, 8:40pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-generate-a-short-video-in-paraview/17572/2 "2026-05-19T20:40:38Z")

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I recommend this excellent resource - [Self-directed Tutorial — ParaView Documentation 6.1.0 documentation](https://docs.paraview.org/en/latest/Tutorials/SelfDirectedTutorial/index.html)