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Video GenerationHailuo Video
Hailuo VideoPixio video systemBuilt for directed motion

Hailuo Video

MiniMax Hailuo: text or image to video.

Pixio read

This model gets stronger as the shot becomes more explicit. Give it a subject, a move, a frame, and a mood so the output feels directed instead of guessed.

Open in PixioStudy the workflow

Best results start with a directed prompt or a strong first frame.

Why creators use it
Strong first frames win
Camera language matters
Built for short-form motion
Prompt
Direction-first input
Image
Reference-ready control
Motion
Workflow behavior
Short-form
Production fit
Pixio briefing

How to get the best out of Hailuo Video

Prompt to Motion
Best when you want to direct the whole shot from language.
New scenes, camera intent, atmosphere-first ideation.
Image to Video
Best when the first frame or reference look needs to stay locked.
Keyframes, product shots, character continuity, style anchoring.
Scale to Finals
Best when the clip already works and you want more control instead of a reroll.
Continuations, polish passes, cleanup, stronger finals.
Basic Info

Hailuo Video on Pixio is MiniMax Hailuo: text-to-video and image-to-video with cinematic camera control, character consistency, and realistic physics. Clips are typically 6s or 10s at 768p or 1080p (1080p may be limited to 6s depending on backend), 25 FPS, with aspect ratios within 2:5–5:2. Use it when you want MiniMax quality for short clips from a prompt or keyframe—drafts, ads, or narrative beats—or as an alternative to Runway/ByteDance in Pixio.

Hailuo Video

Hailuo Video on Pixio is MiniMax Hailuo: text-to-video and image-to-video with cinematic camera control, character consistency, and realistic physics. Clips are typically 6s or 10s at 768p or 1080p (1080p may be limited to 6s depending on backend), 25 FPS, with aspect ratios within 2:5–5:2. Use it when you want MiniMax quality for short clips from a prompt or keyframe—drafts, ads, or narrative beats—or as an alternative to Runway/ByteDance in Pixio.

Use this when

  • You need text-to-video or image-to-video with MiniMax Hailuo quality.
  • You want prompt-driven video with cinematic camera control, character consistency, and physics-aware motion.
  • You're looking for an alternative model in Pixio for generation or quick drafts.
  • You want stylization options (e.g. anime, illustration, game CGI) when the UI supports them.

Modes in Pixio

ModeInputBest for
Text to VideoPrompt onlyScenes from scratch; one clear motion and composition per clip
Image to VideoOne image + promptKeyframe-driven clips; image defines look, prompt describes motion

Options

OptionValuesNotes
Duration6s, 10s1080p may be limited to 6s on some backends—check Pixio
Resolution768p, 1080p768p (e.g. 1366×768) or 1080p; higher res uses more credits
Aspect ratioWithin 2:5–5:2Shorter side typically >300px; 16:9, 9:16 common
Frame rate25 FPS (typical)Check Pixio for variant (e.g. Hailuo 2.0 / 2.3)

Credits

Credits depend on duration, resolution, and variant (e.g. standard vs fast). Check the model card in Pixio for current rates.

Learn in the Academy

Step-by-step lessons, hands-on prompts, and a quiz to master Hailuo Video.

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Use in Pixio

Open Pixio Generate and try Hailuo Video right now.

Quick reads
Strong first frames win
Camera language matters
Built for short-form motion
Options and credits
Prompting
Directed shot language
Subject, action, camera, environment, lighting, style.
Iteration
Short passes first
Tighten rhythm before spending on finals.
Reference
Use when needed
Reference frames help when identity and composition must survive.
Practical playbook
Use these heuristics to get cleaner, more controllable outputs without wasting runs.
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Prompt architecture
Build the output like a creative brief.
[Subject] + [Action] + [Camera Movement] + [Environment] + [Lighting] + [Style]
Prompt demo
A runner turns into a rain-soaked alley, camera tracking low beside them, reflected neon in the puddles, late-night city atmosphere, cinematic contrast, tense and propulsive pacing.

A strong video prompt gives the scene a subject, a move, camera behavior, and a mood to hold onto.

Modes and controls
Direct the whole scene
Prompt to Motion

Start from language and push for camera intent, pacing, atmosphere, and shot design in one move.

Prompt structure

[Scene] + [Motion] + [Camera] + [Style]. One clear sentence. For image-to-video, describe motion and style; the image defines the look. One primary action and one camera move per prompt work best.

Example prompts

Cinematic:

"Wide shot of a lone astronaut walking across a red Martian landscape at golden hour. Dust kicks up with each step. Camera slowly dollies backward, keeping the figure small in frame. Cinematic, anamorphic feel, shallow depth of field."

Product:

"A luxury watch rests on a black velvet surface. Soft key light from the left, subtle rim light on the metal. Camera orbits 90 degrees around the watch, smooth and slow. High-end product commercial, 24p, clean reflections."

Narrative:

"A woman in a red coat walks through a rainy city street at night. Camera follows from behind at a steady pace. Neon signs reflect on wet pavement; streetlights glow in the mist. Cinematic, moody, film-noir atmosphere."

Image-to-video (motion only):

"Camera slowly pushes in. Leaves rustle in the wind. Woman turns her head slightly toward camera. Background stays soft and still."

When to use Hailuo Video vs other models

ScenarioBest choice
MiniMax Hailuo text or image to videoHailuo Video
Best Runway or ByteDance qualityGen-4, Seedance 2 Pro
Quick draft, lower costKling or Gen-4 Turbo
Talking head / lip-syncFabric, Character 3, OmniHuman

Tips

  • Clear prompt for scene and motion—one main action and one camera move.
  • Strong keyframe when using image-to-video; good composition and lighting improve output.
  • Start with 6s for drafts if 1080p is limited to 6s on your plan.
  • Check variant (e.g. Hailuo 2.0 vs 2.3) in Pixio for speed vs quality tradeoffs.
Open Generate
1

Start with a strong first frame when consistency matters more than surprise.

2

Keep each prompt focused on one primary motion direction.

3

Use shorter runs for iteration, then scale up for finals.

4

For narratives, structure the idea as Shot 1 / Shot 2 / Shot 3 instead of one flat blob.

Lock the look first
Image to Video

Start from a frame or reference when consistency matters more than improvisation.

Keep the motion usable
Final Pass

Continue or refine the clip without throwing away the visual language you already established.

Prompt
Direction-first input
Image
Reference-ready control
Motion
Workflow behavior
Short-form
Production fit
Best use cases
1

Hailuo Video works well when the prompt needs motion, framing, and visual direction, not just subject matter.

2

Use it for sequences that need a strong first frame, continuity, or a clearly controlled camera idea.

3

Treat each generation like a shot brief instead of a loose caption to get more cinematic outputs.

Pixio workflow
Step 01
Anchor the shot

Start with either a directed text brief or a strong frame, depending on how locked the look already is.

Step 02
Direct the move

Write the motion like a director: subject, action, camera behavior, environment, lighting, and tone.

Step 03
Scale to finals

Iterate fast on shorter runs, then move to stronger finals once the rhythm feels right.

Best paired with
Nano Banana Pro

Use it to build a stronger first frame, then hand that frame to the video model for motion and continuity.

Pixio utilities

Pair it with frame extraction, merge tools, or image prep so the motion workflow stays clean end to end.