Luma Dream Machine video generation and tools.
This model gets stronger as the shot becomes more explicit. Give it a subject, a move, a frame, and a mood so the output feels directed instead of guessed.
Best results start with a directed prompt or a strong first frame.
Luma on Pixio brings Luma Dream Machine (and related) video tools: generate (text/image to video), reframe (resize, expand, restyle across aspect ratios), modify (edit with prompts), upscale (up to 4K), and add audio. Use it when you want Luma’s quality and a single pipeline for create → reframe → upscale and optional audio.
Luma on Pixio brings Luma Dream Machine (and related) video tools: generate (text/image to video), reframe (resize, expand, restyle across aspect ratios), modify (edit with prompts), upscale (up to 4K), and add audio. Use it when you want Luma’s quality and a single pipeline for create → reframe → upscale and optional audio.
| Mode | Input | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Generate | Text and/or image + prompt | New video; 5–10s base, extendable to ~30s; keyframes, style ref, audio |
| Reframe | Video or image | Resize, change aspect ratio, expand, restyle; recover framing |
| Modify | Video + prompt | Edit content or style of existing Luma video |
| Upscale | Video (540p/720p/1080p) | 720p, 1080p, or 4K output |
| Add Audio | Video ± audio input (when supported) | Sync or add audio to generation |
| Option | Values | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution (generate) | 540p, 720p, 1080p | Depends on tier; check Pixio |
| Duration | 5–10s base; extend to ~30s | Where supported |
| Reframe aspect | 9:16, 3:4, 1:1, 4:3, 16:9, 21:9 | Six ratios; external uploads up to ~30s or 100MB |
| Upscale path | 540p→720p/1080p/4K, 720p→1080p/4K, 1080p→4K | Flat-rate cost per video in some plans |
Credits depend on mode (generate, reframe, modify, upscale, add audio) and resolution/duration. Check the model card in Pixio for current rates.
Generate gives you the base clip. Reframe lets you change aspect ratio or expand without re-generating—useful for social formats and fixing framing. Modify edits existing Luma video with a prompt. Upscale takes you to 4K for delivery. Add Audio (when available) keeps audio in sync. Use the steps in order: generate → reframe/modify as needed → upscale for final.
[Scene] + [Motion] + [Camera] + [Style]. Use keyframes and style reference when the UI supports them.
Cinematic:
"Wide shot of a lone astronaut walking across a red Martian landscape at golden hour. Dust kicks up with each step. Camera slowly dollies backward. Cinematic, anamorphic feel, shallow depth of field."
Product:
"A luxury watch rests on a black velvet surface. Camera slowly circles it, catching the light on the dial. Soft studio lighting, high-end product style."
Narrative:
"A woman in a red coat walks through a rainy city street at night. Camera follows from behind. Neon signs reflect on wet pavement. Cinematic, moody, film-noir atmosphere."
| Scenario | Best choice |
|---|---|
| Luma ecosystem: generate, reframe, upscale, audio | Luma |
| Best Runway image-to-video | Gen-4 or Gen-4 Turbo |
| Cinema-grade, multi-shot, extend | Seedance 2 Pro |
| Video-to-video restyle (Runway) | Gen-4 Aleph |
| 4K upscale (Runway) | Gen-4 Upscale |
Start with a strong first frame when consistency matters more than surprise.
Keep each prompt focused on one primary motion direction.
Use shorter runs for iteration, then scale up for finals.
For narratives, structure the idea as Shot 1 / Shot 2 / Shot 3 instead of one flat blob.
A strong video prompt gives the scene a subject, a move, camera behavior, and a mood to hold onto.
Start from language and push for camera intent, pacing, atmosphere, and shot design in one move.
Start from a frame or reference when consistency matters more than improvisation.
Continue or refine the clip without throwing away the visual language you already established.
Luma Generate / Reframe / Modify / Upscale / Add Audio works well when the prompt needs motion, framing, and visual direction, not just subject matter.
Use it for sequences that need a strong first frame, continuity, or a clearly controlled camera idea.
Treat each generation like a shot brief instead of a loose caption to get more cinematic outputs.
Start with either a directed text brief or a strong frame, depending on how locked the look already is.
Write the motion like a director: subject, action, camera behavior, environment, lighting, and tone.
Iterate fast on shorter runs, then move to stronger finals once the rhythm feels right.
Use it to build a stronger first frame, then hand that frame to the video model for motion and continuity.
Pair it with frame extraction, merge tools, or image prep so the motion workflow stays clean end to end.
