Choose a visual language, then make it move. Protect the silhouette, palette and rhythm across the scene.
Explore the modelsOur recommended starting order, with alternatives for different needs.
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Start with your own artwork
Animate an illustrated opening image or guide a longer scene with references. Specify which lines, colours and character features should remain stable.
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.
Direct the beginning and end
Use opening and ending frames, mix references or extend a clip, with generation lengths up to 30 seconds.
For video input and extension, source plus generated duration must fit within the 30-second limit.
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.
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.
Start from your own artwork: Seedance 2.5 and Kling Omni Pro offer reference-led direction, while Wan 3 Prime can transform existing footage. Ray 3.2 adds reframing, and FLUX 3 gives you first-and-last-frame control. This is a workflow selection, not an anime-quality benchmark.
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.
Explore the MCP connections for your assistant, with setup and capabilities for each host.
Studio assistance and media generation have separate costs. Always review the current generation quote. Pricing →
Choose a visual language, then make it move. Protect the silhouette, palette and rhythm across the scene.
Start from your own artwork: Seedance 2.5 and Kling Omni Pro offer reference-led direction, while Wan 3 Prime can transform existing footage. Ray 3.2 adds reframing, and FLUX 3 gives you first-and-last-frame control. This is a workflow selection, not an anime-quality benchmark.
Use Grok Imagine Video 1.5 for an image-led clip or LTX 2.5 Fast for rapid style and motion tests.
Use compatible references, define a compact visual system, and avoid mixing several unrelated art directions in one prompt.
Compare the models
Useful side-by-side pages for validating tradeoffs before picking a model.
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