Luma Ray 2 Image-To-Video

Luma Ray 2 Image-to-Video

Transform images into premium cinematic videos with Luma Ray 2 — the flagship image-to-video model from Luma Labs. Delivering the highest quality output with exceptional detail, natural motion, and sophisticated camera work, Ray 2 is the choice for professional content creation.

Looking for faster generation? Try Luma Ray 2 Flash I2V for speed-optimized output.

Why It Looks Great

• Premium quality: Luma's highest-fidelity image-to-video generation.
• Exceptional detail: Preserves and enhances fine details from source images.
• Natural motion: Creates believable, physically accurate movements.
• Lifestyle mastery: Excels at everyday scenes with warmth and authenticity.
• 720p HD output: Sharp, professional-quality video in landscape or portrait.
• Extended duration: Generate up to 10 seconds of video.
• Prompt Enhancer: Built-in tool to refine your motion descriptions.

Parameters

Parameter	Required	Description
image	Yes	Source image to animate (upload or public URL).
prompt	Yes	Text description of the motion and atmosphere you want.
size	No	Output dimensions: 1280×720 (landscape) or 720×1280 (portrait). Default: 1280×720.
duration	No	Video length: 5 or 10 seconds. Default: 5.

How to Use

1. Upload your image — drag and drop or paste a public URL.
2. Write your prompt — describe the motion, ambient details, and atmosphere.
3. Use Prompt Enhancer (optional) — click to enrich your description.
4. Choose size — select landscape (1280×720) or portrait (720×1280).
5. Set duration — choose 5 or 10 seconds.
6. Run — click the button to generate.
7. Download — preview and save your video.

Pricing

Per 5-second billing based on duration.

Duration	Calculation	Cost
5 seconds	5 ÷ 5 × $0.40	$0.40
10 seconds	10 ÷ 5 × $0.40	$0.80

Size Options

Size	Orientation	Best For
1280×720	Landscape	YouTube, presentations, cinematic content
720×1280	Portrait	TikTok, Instagram Reels, Stories, mobile

Best Use Cases

• Lifestyle Content — Create warm, authentic scenes of everyday life.
• Professional Production — Generate client-ready video for commercial use.
• Ambient Scenes — Animate peaceful, atmospheric environments.
• Marketing & Advertising — Produce premium video from product photography.
• Final Deliverables — Maximum quality for projects where output matters.

Example Prompts

• "Laundry day on a quiet balcony, colorful clothes swaying in the breeze, a woman watering her plants, soft ambient light, distant birds chirping"
• "Morning coffee ritual, steam rising from cup, gentle hand movements, warm kitchen light"
• "Cat stretching lazily on a sunlit windowsill, dust particles floating, peaceful afternoon"
• "Street musician playing guitar, fingers moving on strings, passersby walking, urban atmosphere"
• "Chef garnishing a dish, precise hand movements, professional kitchen, steam and focus"

Model Comparison

Model	Cost (5s)	Speed	Best For
Ray 2 I2V	$0.40	Standard	Maximum quality, final deliverables
Ray 2 Flash I2V	$0.20	Fast	Rapid iteration, dreamy content
Ray 1.6 I2V	$0.20	Standard	Cinematic, dramatic content

Pro Tips for Best Results

• Ray 2 excels at lifestyle and ambient scenes — describe sensory details.
• Include ambient sounds in prompts: "birds chirping", "distant traffic", "wind rustling".
• Describe subtle movements: "swaying in the breeze", "steam rising", "gentle movements".
• Use for final deliverables — test concepts with Ray 2 Flash first.
• Combine multiple action elements for richer, more dynamic scenes.
• Perfect for content that needs warmth, authenticity, and natural feeling.

Notes

• Duration options are 5 or 10 seconds.
• If using a URL, ensure it is publicly accessible.
• Ray 2 delivers Luma's highest quality — ideal for professional work.
• Premium pricing reflects superior output quality.