Customize your input with more control.
Customize your input with more control.
Customize your input with more control.
Your request will cost $0.5 per 5 second.
Luma AI's Dream Machine Ray2 delivers realistic video generation with natural motion physics at $0.50 per 5-second clip. Trading rendering speed for motion coherence, Ray2 prioritizes physically accurate movement over raw generation time. Built for creators who need believable dynamics without manual animation rigging.
Use Cases: Product demos with realistic physics | Social media content with natural motion | Concept visualization for film pre-production
Ray2 positions as a quality-first text-to-video option, with scalable resolution pricing that charges 2x for 720p and 4x for 1080p output.
| Metric | Result | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Base Cost | $0.50 per 5s | 9-second clips cost 2x ($1.00) |
| Resolution Options | 540p / 720p / 1080p | 720p adds 2x cost multiplier, 1080p adds 4x |
| Aspect Ratios | 6 presets | 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9, 9:21 native support |
| Loop Mode | Seamless blending | End-to-start frame blending for continuous playback |
| Related Endpoints | Ray 2 Modify, Dream Machine | Video-to-video editing vs standard text-to-video variants |
Ray2 uses large-scale video training to understand natural motion patterns, how dust settles, how fabric moves, how objects interact with gravity. This differs from frame interpolation models that smooth between static images.
What this means for you:
Coherent motion across frames: Objects maintain consistent physics throughout the clip, not just visually similar appearance between keyframes
Natural lighting dynamics: Shadows and reflections update correctly as subjects move through space
Flexible duration control: Generate 5-second clips for rapid iteration, scale to 9 seconds when motion complexity demands it
Production-ready aspect ratios: Six native formats eliminate the need for post-crop workflows
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| Architecture | Dream Machine |
| Input Formats | Text prompts with detailed scene descriptions |
| Output Formats | MP4 video |
| Resolution Range | 540p to 1080p with proportional cost scaling |
| License | Commercial use via partnership |
API Documentation | Quickstart Guide | Enterprise Pricing
Luma Dream Machine (Text to Video) – Ray2 trades generation speed for enhanced motion physics at the same base cost structure. Dream Machine prioritizes faster turnaround for simpler motion scenarios where physical accuracy matters less than output volume.
MiniMax Video 01 Live – Ray2 focuses on realistic motion physics for natural scenes, while MiniMax emphasizes real-time generation speed for live production workflows. Both handle complex prompts, but optimize for different production constraints.
Luma Ray 2 Modify – The video-to-video variant extends Ray2's motion understanding to transformation workflows, letting you edit existing footage while maintaining the same physics coherence that defines the text-to-video model.
