How to Buy and Use Tokens in FluidFlow

Tokens are the currency that powers everything inside FluidFlow. Before you generate your first cinematic video, it helps to understand how tokens work and how many you'll need for your project. This guide breaks down the token system in plain terms and shows you exactly how to buy and use tokens inside the app — so you're never caught short mid-creation.

1. Understand the Token Model

   In FluidFlow, one token equals one AI-generated transition clip in your video. This means the number of tokens your project needs depends directly on how many transitions appear between your photos. A short video with just a few photos might only need a handful of tokens, while a longer video with many photos will naturally use more. Understanding this upfront helps you plan your purchase and avoid running out of tokens partway through a project. For a broader overview of how token-based systems work in AI applications, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Token_(machine_learning)" target="_blank" rel="noopener">this Wikipedia article on tokens in machine learning</a> gives useful background context.

2. Purchase Tokens In-App

   To buy tokens, open the FluidFlow app on your iPhone and navigate to the token purchase section. You'll find options to buy tokens in flexible quantities, so you can get exactly what you need without committing to more than you want to use. A practical tip: think about how many videos you're planning to make and roughly how many transitions each will have before you buy — this way you can choose a quantity that covers your projects comfortably. All purchases are handled securely through Apple's in-app purchase system, which you may already be familiar with from other apps.

3. Use Tokens to Generate Clips

   Once you have tokens in your account, using them is automatic — there's nothing extra to activate or configure. When you start generating a video, FluidFlow deducts one token for each transition clip the AI creates, working through your project until it's complete. Keep an eye on your token balance before you start a larger project, especially one with lots of photos, so you know you have enough to finish without interruption. If you're unsure how many transitions your video will use, start with a smaller test video first to get a feel for your typical token usage before scaling up.