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# Make longer videos & Use Less Dynamic Video Minutes

> Learn how to create longer videos while conserving Dynamic Video Minutes using Combined Videos feature for efficient campaigns.

To make longer dynamic videos without burning through your Dynamic Video Minutes, use the Combined Videos feature. A dynamic video campaign normally consumes minutes equal to the video's full length times the number of leads. With a combined video, only the first video counts toward your allocation, so you can extend length without spending extra minutes.

## Key takeaways

* Dynamic Video Minutes used in a campaign equal the length of the video multiplied by the number of leads you generate videos for.
* The full video length is counted as minutes spent, regardless of how long the AI-customized portion is.
* The Combined Videos feature lets you stitch two videos together so only the first video counts toward your minute allocation.
* You must combine the videos before you create the Dynamic Video Campaign.

## What if you are planning to release a 5-minute video to a large list of contacts, and you don't want to use all your DVMs (Dynamic Video Minutes) at once?

When you create a DV Campaign, the number of minutes used in that campaign will be determined by the length of the video used multiplied by the number of leads you create videos for.

Regardless of the length of the AI customization you want, the full length of the video is considered as minutes spent.

How do we change that? It's simple! You need to make use of the Combined Videos feature to make this happen ⬇️

**We have a specific Help Article for that: [Click here to review the full article](/use-a-combined-video-in-a-dynamic-video-campaign)**

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## Frequently asked questions

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  <Accordion title="How are Dynamic Video Minutes calculated for a campaign?">
    The minutes used in a campaign equal the length of the video multiplied by the number of leads you create videos for. The full length of the video counts as minutes spent, regardless of how long the AI-customized portion is.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How does a combined video save Dynamic Video Minutes?">
    When you combine two videos, only the first video counts toward your minute allocation, not the full combined length. That lets you create a longer overall video while spending fewer minutes.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Do I combine the videos before or after creating the campaign?">
    Before. You must stitch the two videos together first, then create the Dynamic Video Campaign and select the combined video. See [Use a Combined Video in a Dynamic Video Campaign](/use-a-combined-video-in-a-dynamic-video-campaign) for the full steps.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

*Updated July 2026.*