Vidu text-to-video, image-to-video, reference-to-video, extend (multiple variants).
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.
Vidu Q1 / Q2 / Q3 on Pixio is Vidu video: text-to-video, image-to-video, reference-to-video, and extend across multiple variants (Q1, Q2, Q3). Use it when you want Vidu quality and flexibility. Check Pixio for which variant is available and for duration/credit details.
Vidu Q1 / Q2 / Q3 on Pixio is Vidu video: text-to-video, image-to-video, reference-to-video, and extend across multiple variants (Q1, Q2, Q3). Use it when you want Vidu quality and flexibility. Check Pixio for which variant is available and for duration/credit details.
| Mode | Input | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Text to Video | Prompt only | Scenes from scratch |
| Image to Video | One image + prompt | Keyframe-driven clips |
| Reference to Video | Reference image(s) + prompt | When supported |
| Extend | Existing Vidu clip | Lengthen the clip |
| Option | Values | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Variant | Q1, Q2, Q3 | Quality/speed tradeoff; check Pixio for availability |
| Duration | Depends on variant and mode | Check Pixio for limits |
| Credits | Plan-based | Check model card in Pixio |
Credits depend on variant (Q1, Q2, Q3), duration, and mode. Extend adds cost per segment. Check the model card in Pixio for current rates.
Vidu offers text, image, and reference-to-video plus extend in one family. Variants (Q1, Q2, Q3) trade off speed and quality—use a faster tier for drafts and a higher tier for finals. Extend lengthens a clip you already generated so you can build longer sequences without re-prompting from scratch.
[Scene] + [Motion] + [Camera] + [Style]. For image or reference-to-video, the image(s) define the look; prompt describes motion and style. One clear motion per prompt.
Text-to-video:
"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."
Image-to-video (motion only):
"Camera slowly pushes in. Leaves rustle in the wind. Woman turns her head slightly toward camera. Cinematic, soft background."
| Scenario | Best choice |
|---|---|
| Vidu text/image/reference + extend | Vidu Q1 / Q2 / Q3 |
| Best Runway/ByteDance quality | Gen-4, Seedance 2 Pro |
| Quick draft | Kling or Gen-4 Turbo |
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.
Vidu Q1/Q2/Q3 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.
