Video Models Overview
Create stunning videos from text descriptions, animate images, and process video content with cutting-edge AI video generation models.Available Models
Kling AI (Kuaishou)
- Kling AI Pro: Professional-grade video generation with 1080p output
- Kling AI Standard: Balanced quality and speed for most use cases
Runway ML
- Gen-3 Alpha: Latest generation with improved motion and consistency
- Gen-2: Reliable video generation with good quality
Luma AI
- Dream Machine: High-quality video generation from text and images
- Dream Machine Turbo: Faster generation with reduced quality
Pika Labs
- Pika 1.5: Creative video generation with artistic styles
- Pika Base: Standard video generation model
Model Capabilities
Text-to-Video
Generate videos from text descriptions
Image-to-Video
Animate static images into videos
Video Extension
Extend existing videos with new content
Style Transfer
Apply different visual styles to videos
Video Generation API
Generate videos from text prompts or images:Text-to-Video Example
Image-to-Video Example
Response Format
Video Status API
Check the status of video generation:Model Comparison
Model | Max Duration | Resolution | Strengths | Best For |
---|---|---|---|---|
Kling AI Pro | 10s | 1080p | Quality, realism | Professional content |
Runway Gen-3 | 4s | 1280x768 | Motion consistency | Creative projects |
Luma Dream Machine | 5s | 1024x576 | Speed, reliability | Rapid prototyping |
Pika 1.5 | 3s | 1024x576 | Artistic styles | Creative videos |
Advanced Features
Motion Control
Control the amount of motion in your videos:Aspect Ratios
Different aspect ratios for various use cases:- 16:9: 1920x1080, 1280x720 (landscape)
- 9:16: 1080x1920, 720x1280 (portrait/mobile)
- 1:1: 1024x1024 (square/social media)
- 4:3: 1024x768 (traditional)
Camera Movement
Specify camera movements in your prompts:Prompt Engineering
Best Practices
- Be specific about motion: “slowly”, “quickly”, “gently flowing”
- Describe camera movement: “camera pans left”, “zooming out”
- Set the scene context: lighting, time of day, weather
- Specify style: “cinematic”, “documentary style”, “artistic”
Example Prompts
Cinematic
Cinematic
“A majestic eagle soaring over snow-capped mountains at golden hour, cinematic wide shot with slow camera pan following the bird’s flight path”
Abstract/Artistic
Abstract/Artistic
“Colorful paint drops falling into clear water in slow motion, creating mesmerizing patterns and swirls, macro lens, artistic lighting”
Nature/Documentary
Nature/Documentary
“Time-lapse of a flower blooming in a garden, with morning dew drops visible on petals, natural lighting, documentary style”
Urban/Lifestyle
Urban/Lifestyle
“Bustling city street at night with neon lights reflecting on wet pavement, people walking with umbrellas, cinematic urban atmosphere”
Pricing
Video models are priced per second of generated content:Model | Resolution | Price per Second |
---|---|---|
Kling AI Pro | 1080p | $0.50 |
Kling AI Standard | 720p | $0.30 |
Runway Gen-3 | 1280x768 | $0.40 |
Luma Dream Machine | 1024x576 | $0.25 |
Pika 1.5 | 1024x576 | $0.20 |
- Image-to-video conversions
- Extended duration (>5 seconds)
- Higher frame rates (>24fps)
Rate Limits
Video generation limits by plan:Plan | Generations/Hour | Daily Limit | Max Duration |
---|---|---|---|
Free | 3 | 10 | 3s |
Pro | 30 | 100 | 10s |
Enterprise | Custom | Custom | Custom |
Technical Specifications
Supported Input Formats
- Images: PNG, JPEG, WebP (up to 20MB)
- Video: MP4, MOV, AVI (for video extension)
Output Formats
- Video: MP4 (H.264 codec)
- Audio: AAC (if applicable)
- Quality: Variable bitrate optimization
Processing Times
- Text-to-video: 2-10 minutes depending on duration
- Image-to-video: 1-5 minutes
- Queue times: May vary during peak usage
Content Policy
Video generation must comply with our content policy:- No harmful, violent, or inappropriate content
- Respect copyright and intellectual property
- No generation of real people without consent
- Commercial use allowed with proper licensing
Common Use Cases
Marketing & Advertising
Product demos, promotional videos, brand content
Social Media
Instagram Reels, TikTok content, YouTube shorts
Educational Content
Explainer videos, tutorials, visualizations
Creative Projects
Art installations, music videos, creative storytelling
Error Handling
Common error scenarios and solutions:Generation Failed
Generation Failed
- Check prompt for policy violations
- Reduce motion complexity
- Try a different model
- Contact support if persistent
Processing Timeout
Processing Timeout
- Videos with high motion may take longer
- Check video status periodically
- Consider shorter duration
- Retry if timeout occurs
Quality Issues
Quality Issues
- Try higher tier models
- Adjust motion_strength parameter
- Use more specific prompts
- Consider image-to-video for better control