Generate a video from an image using WAN Effects—apply cinematic or creative effects (e.g. cakeify, timelapse, style transfer) to turn a still into a short video.
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.
WAN Effects on Pixio generates video from an image using preset effects: apply cinematic or creative effects (e.g. cakeify, timelapse, style transfer) to turn a still into a short video. Use it when you have one image and want a one-click or preset-driven result—fast, stylized clips for social or creative without writing a long prompt.
WAN Effects on Pixio generates video from an image using preset effects: apply cinematic or creative effects (e.g. cakeify, timelapse, style transfer) to turn a still into a short video. Use it when you have one image and want a one-click or preset-driven result—fast, stylized clips for social or creative without writing a long prompt.
| Mode | Input | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Image + Effect | One image + effect preset | Stylized short video (cakeify, timelapse, style, etc.) |
| Option | Values | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Effect | Cakeify, Timelapse, Style transfer, etc. | Preset list depends on Pixio; pick one per run |
| Duration | Depends on backend | Check Pixio for limits |
| Credits | Plan-based | Check model card in Pixio |
Credits depend on effect and duration; check the model card in Pixio for current rates.
| Scenario | Best choice |
|---|---|
| Image to video with preset effect (WAN) | WAN Effects |
| Image to video with custom prompt | WAN 2.5/2.6/v2.2, Gen-4, Kling, etc. |
| Full WAN pipeline (generate, edit, VACE) | WAN 2.5 / 2.6 / v2.2 |
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.
WAN Effects 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.
