WaveSpeed Cinematic Video Generator creates Hollywood-quality videos from text prompts and optional reference images with native audio, director-level camera control, and real-world physics. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no cold starts, affordable pricing.
Idle
$0.8per run·~12 / $10
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An extremely old woman plays basketball in a vibrant urban park with graffiti walls. Shot 1: Close-up on her weathered hands dribbling the ball with surprising speed and control, sneakers squeaking against the court. Shot 2: Wide shot — she bursts into a full sprint down the court, tracksuit flapping, white hair flying, moving faster than anyone expects. Shot 3: Low-angle shot looking up as she leaps toward the hoop with every ounce of strength, body fully extended, the city skyline visible behind her. Shot 4: Slow-motion close-up of the ball leaving her fingertips, arc perfect, dropping cleanly through the net. Shot 5: She lands, turns to the camera, breathing hard, and shouts with a huge grin — 'I can still dunk!' The energy is raw and electric, full of grit and joy, capturing the unstoppable determination of an elderly athlete who refuses to slow down.
A serious-looking orange tabby cat sits at the head of a corporate boardroom table, wearing a tiny suit and tie, pointing at a whiteboard with a laser pointer while other cats sit around the table looking bored or distracted. One cat is asleep, another is batting a pen off the table. The fluorescent office lighting and scattered coffee cups make it feel disturbingly real.
An old man performs tai chi in slow, graceful movements on the rooftop of a gleaming cyberpunk skyscraper, completely unfazed by the flying cars zooming past his elbows and the holographic billboards flashing around him. Total peace. Total chaos.
A Volkswagen Beetle overtook an F1 car on a corner, and the commentator cheered excitedly.
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Cinematic Video Generator
Cinematic Video Generator produces film-quality video content with stunning visual fidelity and cinematic motion. Whether generating from text alone or guided by reference images, this model delivers Hollywood-quality results with dramatic lighting, professional composition, and smooth, natural movement — ideal for high-end creative productions.
Why Choose This?
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Film-quality output Produces videos with cinematic lighting, professional color grading, and Hollywood-grade visual fidelity.
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Dual-mode generation Text-to-Video (T2V) with prompt only, or Image-to-Video (I2V) by adding reference images — one model, two workflows.
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Reference image support Guide generation with up to 4 reference images for consistent style, characters, or scenes.
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Dramatic motion Natural, cinematic camera movements and subject motion that feel professionally directed.
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Flexible aspect ratios Support for 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, and 3:4 formats for various delivery platforms.
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Prompt Enhancer Built-in tool to automatically improve your scene descriptions.
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| prompt | Yes | Detailed description of the cinematic scene |
| images | No | Reference images for style/character guidance (max: 4) |
| aspect_ratio | No | Output format: 16:9 (default), 9:16, 4:3, 3:4 |
| duration | No | Video length: 5 (default), 10, 15 seconds |
How to Use
- Write your prompt — describe the scene with cinematic detail (lighting, mood, camera movement, action).
- Add reference images (optional) — upload up to 4 images to guide style, characters, or setting.
- Select aspect ratio — 16:9 for widescreen, 9:16 for vertical, 4:3 or 3:4 for classic formats.
- Set duration — choose 5, 10, or 15 seconds.
- Use Prompt Enhancer (optional) — click to refine your description.
- Run — submit and download your cinematic video.
Pricing
| Duration | Cost |
|---|---|
| 5 s | $0.80 |
| 10 s | $1.60 |
| 15 s | $2.40 |
Billing Rules
- Rate: $0.80 per 5 seconds
- Duration options: 5, 10, or 15 seconds
Best Use Cases
- Film & Production — Generate cinematic footage for professional video projects.
- Commercials & Ads — Create high-end promotional content with Hollywood aesthetics.
- Music Videos — Produce visually stunning sequences with dramatic flair.
- Concept Visualization — Pitch film and TV concepts with production-quality previews.
- Social Media Premium — Stand out with film-quality short-form content.
Pro Tips
- Write prompts like a film director — include lighting (e.g., "dramatic rim lighting"), camera angles, and mood.
- Reference images help maintain consistency across multiple generations.
- Use 16:9 for cinematic widescreen; 9:16 for premium vertical content.
- Include specific visual details for best results (e.g., "orange tabby cat wearing a tiny suit and tie").
- Describe character expressions and actions for more engaging scenes.
Notes
- Prompt only = Text-to-Video (T2V); Prompt + images = Image-to-Video (I2V).
- Prompt is the only required field.
- Maximum 4 reference images can be uploaded.
- Duration options: 5, 10, or 15 seconds.
Related Models
- Kling Video O3 Pro Text-to-Video — Premium video generation.
- Wan 2.6 Text-to-Video — Multi-resolution text-to-video.
Cinematic Video Generator API — Quick start
Grab a WaveSpeedAI API key, then call POST https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/wavespeed-ai/cinematic-video-generator with your input as JSON. The endpoint returns a prediction id; poll the prediction endpoint until status flips to completed, then read the output URL from data.outputs[0]. Examples for Cinematic Video Generator below.
HTTP example
# Submit the prediction
curl -X POST "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/wavespeed-ai/cinematic-video-generator" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $WAVESPEED_API_KEY" \
-d '{
"prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
"aspect_ratio": "16:9",
"duration": 5
}'
# Response includes a prediction id. Poll for the result:
curl -X GET "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/{request_id}/result" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $WAVESPEED_API_KEY"
# When status is "completed", read the output from data.outputs[0].Node.js example
// npm install wavespeed
const WaveSpeed = require('wavespeed');
const client = new WaveSpeed(); // reads WAVESPEED_API_KEY from env
const result = await client.run("wavespeed-ai/cinematic-video-generator", {
"prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
"aspect_ratio": "16:9",
"duration": 5
});
console.log(result.outputs[0]); // → URL of the generated outputPython example
# pip install wavespeed
import wavespeed
output = wavespeed.run(
"wavespeed-ai/cinematic-video-generator",
{
"prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
"aspect_ratio": "16:9",
"duration": 5
}
)
print(output["outputs"][0]) # → URL of the generated outputCinematic Video Generator API — Frequently asked questions
What is the Cinematic Video Generator API?
Cinematic Video Generator is a WaveSpeedAI model for video generation, exposed as a REST API on WaveSpeedAI. WaveSpeed Cinematic Video Generator creates Hollywood-quality videos from text prompts and optional reference images with native audio, director-level camera control, and real-world physics. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no cold starts, affordable pricing. You can call it programmatically or try it from the playground above.
How do I call the Cinematic Video Generator API?
POST your input parameters to the model's REST endpoint (shown in the API tab of this playground) with your WaveSpeedAI API key in the Authorization header. Submission returns a prediction ID; poll the prediction endpoint until status flips to "completed", then read the output URL from the result. The playground generates a ready-to-paste code sample in Python, JavaScript, or cURL for whatever inputs you've set. Full request/response shape is documented at https://wavespeed.ai/docs/docs-api/wavespeed-ai/cinematic-video-generator.
How much does Cinematic Video Generator cost per run?
Cinematic Video Generator starts at $0.80 per run. That figure is the base price — the final charge scales with the parameters you set in the form (output size, length, count, references, or whatever knobs this model exposes), so a higher-quality or larger output costs more than a minimal one. The exact cost for your current input is shown live next to the Generate button before you submit, and the actual per-call charge is recorded on the prediction afterwards.
What inputs does Cinematic Video Generator accept?
Key inputs: `prompt`, `images`, `aspect_ratio`, `duration`. The full JSON schema (types, defaults, allowed values) is rendered above the Generate button and mirrored in the API reference at https://wavespeed.ai/docs/docs-api/wavespeed-ai/cinematic-video-generator.
How do I get started with the Cinematic Video Generator API?
Sign up for a free WaveSpeedAI account to claim starter credits, copy your API key from /accesskey, then call the endpoint shown in the API tab of the playground. The playground also auto-generates a code sample in Python, JavaScript, or cURL for the parameters you've set.
Can I use Cinematic Video Generator outputs commercially?
Commercial usage rights depend on the model's license, set by its provider (WaveSpeedAI). The license summary appears on the model card above; see WaveSpeedAI's Terms of Service for platform-level conditions.