You have the image. Now decide what should move — and what must stay exactly where it is.
Explore the modelsOur recommended starting order, with alternatives for different needs.
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Let the image move
Start with your opening image and direct a scene up to 30 seconds. Describe what moves and what must stay recognisable.
Output goes up to 1080p. References guide the result; they do not guarantee an identical face or object.
Give references a clear role
A 1080p option for image-led scenes, reference-guided work and video transformation. Plan what each reference should control.
Inputs and audio behavior differ between modes. A storyboard is direction, not a promise that every cut will match.
Create for a larger screen
Generate 5–15 second clips with audio, with output options up to 4K and support for image, video and audio references.
Audio is generated with the clip. 4K describes output size, not a guarantee of better motion.
Plan where the scene lands
Use a first and last frame to shape a transition, or extend an existing clip. Generate 5–20 seconds at 720p or 1080p with optional audio.
Frame control is different from a mixed-reference workflow. This model does not offer a separate reference-to-video mode.
Rework the image, then the frame
Animate an image or transform existing footage, then explore reframing for another composition. Text and image clips run 5 or 10 seconds.
Ray 3.2 does not generate audio in these workflows. Plan sound separately; output goes up to 1080p.
Start with Seedance 2.5 for a scene that needs time to unfold. Kling Omni Pro and H3 add reference-led options; FLUX 3 gives you explicit first and last frames, while Ray 3.2 is useful when reframing or transforming footage is part of the job.
This is an editorial order for starting your tests, not a measured quality ranking. We consider the available inputs, duration, audio and output options for this task. The clips use different prompts and settings; a single result cannot establish which model is best. Check the full model details before you create.
Pick a model, add your prompt or reference, then check the quote.
Bring a rough idea. Develop the direction in conversation and approve the quote for each creation.
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You have the image. Now decide what should move — and what must stay exactly where it is.
Start with Seedance 2.5 for a scene that needs time to unfold. Kling Omni Pro and H3 add reference-led options; FLUX 3 gives you explicit first and last frames, while Ray 3.2 is useful when reframing or transforming footage is part of the job.
Use one when the landing composition matters. A strong start frame plus a clear end frame usually gives the model a cleaner motion target.
Keep the action simple, state what must remain unchanged, and use reference-capable models when identity or product geometry matters.
Compare the models
Useful side-by-side pages for validating tradeoffs before picking a model.
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