A believable voice and a moment that feels lived. Build the scene around the performance.
Explore the modelsOur recommended starting order, with alternatives for different needs.
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A person, an action, a line
Create a 5–15 second character scene with generated sound. Image, video and audio references can guide the person, action and spoken moment.
Audio is generated with the clip. 4K describes output size, not a guarantee of better motion.
Room for a longer scene
Build a scene up to 30 seconds, starting with text, an image or a mix of visual and audio references.
Output goes up to 1080p. References guide the result; they do not guarantee an identical face or object.
Bring sound into the scene
Create from text, an image or references with audio generated alongside the video, up to 1080p.
Generated audio still needs listening checks. For dialogue, review the exact words and mouth timing.
Start from a single image
Animate an opening image with generated audio, or explore a scene from text. Both routes offer output up to 1080p.
The separate reference-to-video mode is limited to 720p. Check the mode, not just the model name.
Picture, sound and final frames
Explore text, image and reference workflows, including first-and-last-frame control and 4K output options.
Duration and resolution choices depend on the mode. Check the exact combination before quoting a scene.
H3 moves first for short character scenes with generated sound and mixed references. Seedance 2.5 gives a longer scene room to breathe. HappyHorse 1.1, Grok 1.5 and Veo 3.1 are alternatives to test with the same spoken line and framing.
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 →
A believable voice and a moment that feels lived. Build the scene around the performance.
H3 moves first for short character scenes with generated sound and mixed references. Seedance 2.5 gives a longer scene room to breathe. HappyHorse 1.1, Grok 1.5 and Veo 3.1 are alternatives to test with the same spoken line and framing.
Start with Seedance 2.5, Happy Horse 1.1, or MiniMax H3. Keep the line short and the camera calm.
No. Believable timing and performance matter more than a glossy commercial look.
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