Learning Timeline
Key Insights
Top Choice for Cinematic & Dolly Shots
Use Gen-3 Alpha if you need dramatic camera movement and high character consistency within a single scene. It is highly effective for 'Dolly' shots, though you might notice minor 'artifacts' on small objects.
Tips for Product & Logo Animation
For product shoots or graphic/logo animations, Dream Machine is the safer bet. It tends to produce minimal and stable movement, avoiding the visual artifacts often seen in more aggressive models.
Warning: Human Movement (Walking)
Almost all current AI video models (Gen-3, Luma, Kling) still struggle with human anatomy while walking. Leg movements often look strange or 'funky.' Use static shots or 'slider' camera movements for more realistic results.
The Advantages of Image-to-Video
Providing an image as a reference (Image-to-Video) is much more effective than using text alone (Text-to-Video) because the AI receives clear visual context that is difficult to describe fully through a prompt.
Prompts
Camera Movement Commands
Target:
Gen-3 / Dream Machine / Kling
zoom out showing the surroundings
Step by Step
Image-to-Video Workflow for AI Video
- Choose one of the leading AI video generator platforms: Gen-3 Alpha (Runway), Dream Machine (Luma Labs), or Kling.
- Access the 'Image-to-Video' feature on your chosen platform's dashboard.
- Upload the source image you want to animate to serve as the primary visual context.
- Enter an additional 'text prompt' to specify the type of motion (e.g., 'zoom out' or 'cinematic dolly shot').
- Click the 'Generate' button to start the video rendering process.
- Review the output to ensure character consistency and visual quality.
- If using Kling, select a subscription plan (starting from $5 to $46 per month) via the 'Membership' menu to remove watermarks and extend video duration up to 3 minutes.
