Minimax Hailuo V1 | Image to Video

Minimax Hailuo I2V-01 is a text-and-image-driven video generation model. It synthesizes short video clips based on an input prompt and a reference image, with the goal of creating realistic or stylized animated scenes. The process starts from a static image, which is animated according to the semantic intent of the text prompt. This allows for dynamic, visually engaging outputs that match creative or narrative goals defined by the user.

Input Combination: Combines a static image with a text prompt to guide motion and scene dynamics

Motion Interpretation: Visual motion is inferred based on both the prompt and visual elements of the input image

Visual Consistency: Preserves key features of the input image, including composition, characters, colors, and style

Temporal Coherence: Generates smooth and stable frame transitions across the video

Rendering Style: Naturalistic or stylized depending on the input image and the phrasing of the prompt 

Image Size Handling: Automatically resizes and centers images to match expected dimensions while preserving key content

Image Content Quality
The better the image clarity and composition, the more stable and visually appealing the output becomes.

Prompt-Image Alignment
Minimax Hailuo I2V-01 performs best when the image and prompt are semantically aligned. For example, an image of a person should be paired with prompts that describe their motion, mood, or interaction with the environment.

Motion Simplicity
Avoid overly complex or contradictory motion descriptions. Stick to short descriptions like "walking through a field" or "looking up at the sky" for optimal motion rendering.

Repetitive Elements
Do not use redundant phrasing (e.g., “a boy running running running fast fast fast”), as this causes unstable animations.

Use of prompt_optimizer
Enable it when using short prompts or general phrases. Disable it if the prompt is already detailed or custom-stylized.

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prompt

• Recommended word count: 10–20 words
• Include verbs and motion cues: such as "runs", "spins", "jumps", "waves", "floats", etc.
• Avoid abstract concepts: Use specific and visualizable scenarios like "a girl dances in the rain" rather than "freedom in nature".

first_frame_image

• Use clear and focused images as the starting point.
• Background should be consistent with the prompt if the animation includes environmental motion (e.g., wind, walking).
• Recommended format: .png or .jpg
• Ideal resolution: around 512x512 or 768x768. Avoid extreme crops.

prompt_optimizer

• True (enabled): When using generic prompts like "a man walking in a forest", Minimax Hailuo I2V-01 automatically enhances and expands the motion semantics for better animation.
• False (disabled): When using precise, manually-tuned prompts. Disable to preserve exact input phrasing and structure.

Guideline:

• If unsure, start with prompt_optimizer = true and compare with false to see which aligns best with your use case.

Generates short, coherent video clips based on static images and text.

Can animate natural movements such as walking, waving, looking around, etc.

Preserves visual identity and style of the input image throughout the video.

Capable of generating realistic, stylized, or cinematic mini-scenes depending on the input.

Creating animated visual stories from illustrations or portraits

Generating character motion samples for creative content

Making short cinematic loops from digital artworks

Adding motion to still AI-generated portraits or scenes

Enhancing storytelling in digital or multimedia presentations

Upload a landscape photo and use a prompt like:
"a deer slowly walking through the misty forest"

Upload a stylized portrait and use a prompt like:
"a woman blinking and looking around as her hair flows in the wind"

Try prompt variations with movement direction:
"walking toward the camera", "looking to the left", "turning around slowly"

Cannot handle long or multi-scene narratives.

Sound, dialogue, or multi-character interaction is not supported.

May produce blurry motion if the prompt is vague or the input image is unclear.

Does not support video input or frame-by-frame animation control.

Limited understanding of complex physics or abstract choreography.


Output Format: MP4