SkyReels V1 — wavespeed-ai/SkyReels-V1
SkyReels V1 is an image-to-video model that animates a single reference image into a short, cinematic clip guided by a text prompt. Upload an image to anchor the subject and composition, then describe the motion, camera language, atmosphere, and visual style you want. The model is well-suited for nature shots, cinematic macro moments, and smooth “living photo” style animations, with seed control for reproducible variations.
Key capabilities
- Image-to-video generation anchored to a reference image
- Prompt-driven motion, atmosphere, and camera intent
- Works well for cinematic “living photo” animation and natural motion
- Seed control for reproducible outputs
Use cases
- Animate nature photography (birds, insects, plants, weather, light rays)
- Cinematic macro shots (wings fluttering, pollen drifting, dew shimmering)
- Turning a still image into a short b-roll clip for edits and trailers
- Rapid iteration: generate multiple takes by changing prompt or seed
- Stylized scene animation with consistent composition
Pricing
| Output | Price per run |
|---|
| Image-to-Video (per generation) | $0.20 |
Inputs
- prompt (required): what happens in the video (action + scene + camera)
- image (required): reference image (subject/composition anchor)
Parameters
- prompt: describe subject, motion, environment, camera, and style
- image: input image (upload or URL)
- seed: random seed (-1 for random; fixed value for reproducible results)
Prompting guide (I2V)
For stronger results, write prompts like a director’s brief:
- Subject: who/what is on screen
- Action: what moves over time (flutter, drift, sway, shimmer)
- Scene: where it happens + time/lighting
- Camera: macro close-up, slow push-in, gentle pan (optional)
- Constraints: keep composition consistent with the reference image
Example prompts
- Amazon rainforest at dawn, sun rays piercing the canopy, a hummingbird hovering by an orchid, wings vibrating rapidly, macro lens, shallow depth of field, drifting pollen and dust motes, slow cinematic push-in, natural motion.
- A close-up of a flower with dew drops sparkling, gentle breeze moving petals, soft morning light, subtle camera pan, realistic motion, cinematic b-roll.