DaVinci MagiHuman Image-to-Video
DaVinci MagiHuman Image-to-Video animates a reference image into a cinematic, human-centered video clip. Upload a photo, describe the motion and scene, and optionally provide an audio track to synchronize — the model generates natural human movement, expressive storytelling, and a cinematic atmosphere across multiple resolution and duration options.
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Why Choose This?
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Image-grounded generation
Start from a reference photo for precise visual control over character appearance, environment, and composition.
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Human-focused motion
Optimized for realistic human motion, expressions, and interactions — ideal for portrait-style and character-driven video content.
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Audio input support
Upload an audio track to guide the rhythm, mood, and pacing of the generated video for synchronized results.
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Multiple resolution tiers
Generate at 256p, 720p, or 1080p to match your delivery requirements and budget.
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Flexible aspect ratio
Supports 16:9 landscape and 9:16 portrait orientations for both cinematic and social media formats.
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Adjustable duration
Generate clips from 5 to 10 seconds with per-second granularity.
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Reproducible results
Use the seed parameter to lock in a specific output for exact reproduction.
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
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| image | Yes | Reference image to animate (URL or file upload). |
| prompt | Yes | Text description of the motion, camera style, and scene atmosphere. |
| audio | No | Optional audio track to synchronize with the generated video. |
| aspect_ratio | No | Output aspect ratio: 16:9 (default) or 9:16. |
| resolution | No | Output resolution: 256p, 720p (default), or 1080p. |
| duration | No | Clip length in seconds. Options: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Default: 5. |
| seed | No | Random seed for reproducible results. Use -1 for a random seed. |
How to Use
- Upload your image — provide the reference photo to animate via URL or drag-and-drop.
- Write your prompt — describe the motion, camera movement, and scene atmosphere. Use the Prompt Enhancer for better results.
- Upload audio (optional) — provide an audio file or URL to synchronize the video to a specific track.
- Select aspect ratio — 16:9 for landscape/cinematic, 9:16 for portrait/social.
- Select resolution — 256p for drafts, 720p for standard output, 1080p for final production.
- Set duration — choose between 5 and 10 seconds.
- Set seed (optional) — fix the seed to reproduce a specific result in future runs.
- Submit — generate, preview, and download your video.
Pricing
| Duration | 256p | 720p | 1080p |
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| 5s | $0.10 | $0.15 | $0.20 |
| 6s | $0.12 | $0.18 | $0.24 |
| 7s | $0.14 | $0.21 | $0.28 |
| 8s | $0.16 | $0.24 | $0.32 |
| 9s | $0.18 | $0.27 | $0.36 |
| 10s | $0.20 | $0.30 | $0.40 |
Billing Rules
- 256p: $0.02 per second
- 720p: $0.03 per second
- 1080p: $0.04 per second
- Duration options: 5–10 seconds
Best Use Cases
- Photo Animation — Bring portraits and human-centered photos to life with natural, cinematic motion.
- Social Media Content — Produce portrait-format clips from reference photos for Reels, TikTok, and Shorts.
- Music Video & Audio-Visual — Synchronize animated portraits to a music track or voiceover.
- Marketing & Brand Video — Animate spokesperson or product model images for promotional content.
- Concept Visualization — Turn still reference images into moving scene previews for pitching and storyboarding.
Pro Tips
- Use a high-quality, well-lit reference image with a clearly visible subject for the most natural animation.
- Include specific camera style references in your prompt (handheld, dolly, cinematic lighting) for more expressive results.
- Use 256p at shorter durations to rapidly test prompts before committing to a 1080p final render.
- Providing an audio track significantly improves rhythm and pacing alignment in the output.
- Fix the seed once you find a result you like to iterate on it consistently.
Notes
- Both image and prompt are required fields; all other parameters are optional.
- Duration is selectable in 1-second increments from 5 to 10 seconds.
- Ensure image and audio URLs are publicly accessible if using links rather than direct uploads.
Related Models
- DaVinci MagiHuman Text-to-Video — Generate human-centered video from text prompts without a reference image.