Vidu Q3 Pro Start End To Video
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Try it on WavespeedAI!Vidu Q3 Pro Start-End-to-Video creates smooth transitions between two keyframes with viduq3-pro (1–16s). Billing follows Vidu’s published Q3-pro per-second rates by resolution. Ready-to-use REST inference API on WaveSpeed.
Features
Vidu Q3 Pro Start-End-to-Video
Vidu Q3 Pro Start-End-to-Video generates videos with precise control over both the first and last frames. Provide a start image, an end image, and a text prompt, and the model creates a smooth, coherent transition between the two visual states. It supports multiple resolutions, motion control, and optional audio generation with background music.
Why Choose This?
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Start and end frame control Define both the opening and ending visuals for more precise and predictable video transitions.
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Smooth interpolation Generate natural, fluid motion between two reference frames.
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Fast pro-speed generation Q3 Pro is built for rapid iteration, testing, and content prototyping.
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Multiple resolution options Choose from
540p,720p, or1080pdepending on your quality and budget needs. -
Optional audio generation Generate synchronized audio and optional background music for richer outputs.
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Motion intensity control Adjust
movement_amplitudeto control how subtle or dramatic the transition feels.
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| prompt | Yes | Text description of the desired motion, action, and transition. |
| image | Yes | Start frame image (URL or upload). |
| last_image | Yes | End frame image (URL or upload). |
| duration | No | Video length in seconds. Supports 1–16 seconds for Q3 Pro. Default: 5. |
| resolution | No | Output resolution: 540p, 720p, or 1080p. Default: 720p. |
| bgm | No | Whether to include background music. Default: enabled. |
| generate_audio | No | Whether to generate synchronized audio. Default: enabled. |
| movement_amplitude | No | Controls the intensity of motion in the transition. Default: auto. |
| seed | No | Random seed for reproducible results. Default: -1. |
How to Use
- Upload your start image — provide the first frame of the video.
- Upload your end image — provide the last frame of the video.
- Write your prompt — describe the motion, action, and transition between the two frames.
- Set duration — choose how long you want the video to be.
- Set resolution — use
540pfor speed,720pfor balance, or1080pfor quality. - Adjust motion (optional) — control movement intensity with
movement_amplitude. - Enable audio (optional) — toggle
generate_audioandbgmif you want sound in the result. - Submit — run the model and download your video.
Example Prompt
A cinematic transformation from a clean product photo to a glowing premium hero shot, with subtle camera push-in, soft reflections, and smooth visual motion between the two states.
Pricing
Pricing is based on duration and resolution.
| Resolution | Cost per Second |
|---|---|
| 540p | $0.05 |
| 720p | $0.125 |
| 1080p | $0.15 |
Example Costs
| Resolution | 5s | 10s | 16s |
|---|---|---|---|
| 540p | $0.25 | $0.50 | $0.80 |
| 720p | $0.625 | $1.25 | $2.00 |
| 1080p | $0.75 | $1.50 | $2.40 |
Billing Rules
- Pricing scales linearly with
duration - Higher resolutions cost more per second
movement_amplitude,generate_audio,bgm, andseeddo not affect pricing- Off-peak pricing may be available separately through the provider
Best Use Cases
- Scene transitions — Create smooth cinematic transitions between two visual states.
- Product morphing — Show product transformations, feature changes, or visual upgrades.
- Before/after content — Generate engaging videos that compare two different looks or conditions.
- Character animation — Animate a subject moving from one pose or mood to another.
- Rapid prototyping — Quickly test visual transition ideas with fast generation speed.
Pro Tips
- Use images with similar composition for smoother transitions.
- Describe the motion happening between the two frames, not just the static start and end states.
- Start with shorter durations like
5sto validate the transition before generating longer clips. - Use a fixed
seedwhen you want more consistent variations. - Lower
movement_amplitudefor subtle transitions, and raise it for more dramatic changes.
Notes
prompt,image, andlast_imageare all required.durationsupports1–16seconds for Q3 Pro.seed = -1means a random seed will be used.- Native Vidu documentation uses the
audioflag, while this WaveSpeed schema exposesgenerate_audioandbgm. - Higher resolution increases both output quality and total cost.
Related Models
- Vidu Q3 Start-End-to-Video — Higher-quality start-end video generation at premium pricing.
- Vidu Q3 Pro Text-to-Video — Generate videos directly from text prompts without reference images.
- Vidu Q3 Pro Image-to-Video — Animate a single reference image into a video with Q3 Pro speed.
Authentication
For authentication details, please refer to the Authentication Guide.
API Endpoints
Submit Task & Query Result
# Submit the task
curl --location --request POST "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/vidu/q3-pro/start-end-to-video" \
--header "Content-Type: application/json" \
--header "Authorization: Bearer ${WAVESPEED_API_KEY}" \
--data-raw '{
"duration": 5,
"resolution": "720p",
"bgm": true,
"generate_audio": true,
"movement_amplitude": "auto",
"seed": -1
}'
# Get the result
curl --location --request GET "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/${requestId}/result" \
--header "Authorization: Bearer ${WAVESPEED_API_KEY}"
Parameters
Task Submission Parameters
Request Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Range | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| image | string | Yes | - | The start image for generating the output. | |
| prompt | string | Yes | - | The positive prompt for the generation. | |
| last_image | string | Yes | - | - | The end image for generating the output. |
| duration | number | No | 5 | 1 ~ 16 | The duration of the generated media in seconds. |
| resolution | string | No | 720p | 540p, 720p, 1080p | The resolution of the generated media. |
| bgm | boolean | No | true | - | The background music for generating the output. |
| generate_audio | boolean | No | true | - | Whether to generate audio. |
| movement_amplitude | string | No | auto | auto, small, medium, large | The movement amplitude of objects in the frame. Defaults to auto, accepted value: auto small medium large. |
| seed | integer | No | -1 | -1 ~ 2147483647 | The random seed to use for the generation. -1 means a random seed will be used. |
Response Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| code | integer | HTTP status code (e.g., 200 for success) |
| message | string | Status message (e.g., “success”) |
| data.id | string | Unique identifier for the prediction, Task Id |
| data.model | string | Model ID used for the prediction |
| data.outputs | array | Array of URLs to the generated content (empty when status is not completed) |
| data.urls | object | Object containing related API endpoints |
| data.urls.get | string | URL to retrieve the prediction result |
| data.status | string | Status of the task: created, processing, completed, or failed |
| data.created_at | string | ISO timestamp of when the request was created (e.g., “2023-04-01T12:34:56.789Z”) |
| data.error | string | Error message (empty if no error occurred) |
| data.timings | object | Object containing timing details |
| data.timings.inference | integer | Inference time in milliseconds |
Result Request Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| id | string | Yes | - | Task ID |
Result Response Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| code | integer | HTTP status code (e.g., 200 for success) |
| message | string | Status message (e.g., “success”) |
| data | object | The prediction data object containing all details |
| data.id | string | Unique identifier for the prediction, the ID of the prediction to get |
| data.model | string | Model ID used for the prediction |
| data.outputs | string | Array of URLs to the generated content (empty when status is not completed). |
| data.urls | object | Object containing related API endpoints |
| data.urls.get | string | URL to retrieve the prediction result |
| data.status | string | Status of the task: created, processing, completed, or failed |
| data.created_at | string | ISO timestamp of when the request was created (e.g., “2023-04-01T12:34:56.789Z”) |
| data.error | string | Error message (empty if no error occurred) |
| data.timings | object | Object containing timing details |
| data.timings.inference | integer | Inference time in milliseconds |