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Video GenerationLuma Generate / Reframe / Modify / Upscale / Add Audio
Luma Generate / Reframe / Modify / Upscale / Add AudioPixio video systemBuilt for directed motion

Luma Generate / Reframe / Modify / Upscale / Add Audio

Luma Dream Machine video generation and tools.

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
Frame
Reference-ready control
Edit
Workflow behavior
Short-form
Production fit
Pixio briefing

How to get the best out of Luma Generate / Reframe / Modify / Upscale / Add Audio

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

Luma on Pixio brings Luma Dream Machine (and related) video tools: generate (text/image to video), reframe (resize, expand, restyle across aspect ratios), modify (edit with prompts), upscale (up to 4K), and add audio. Use it when you want Luma’s quality and a single pipeline for create → reframe → upscale and optional audio.

Luma Generate / Reframe / Modify / Upscale / Add Audio

Luma on Pixio brings Luma Dream Machine (and related) video tools: generate (text/image to video), reframe (resize, expand, restyle across aspect ratios), modify (edit with prompts), upscale (up to 4K), and add audio. Use it when you want Luma’s quality and a single pipeline for create → reframe → upscale and optional audio.

Use this when

  • You need text-to-video or image-to-video with Luma’s Ray2 (or current) model—photorealistic motion, keyframes, style reference, audio support.
  • You want to reframe video: change aspect ratio (9:16, 3:4, 1:1, 4:3, 16:9, 21:9), expand/outpaint, or restyle without full re-render.
  • You need to modify existing Luma video with a prompt (edit content or style).
  • You want to upscale to 720p, 1080p, or 4K (e.g. 540p→4K, 720p→4K, 1080p→4K).
  • You want to add or sync audio to Luma generations where supported.

Modes in Pixio

ModeInputBest for
GenerateText and/or image + promptNew video; 5–10s base, extendable to ~30s; keyframes, style ref, audio
ReframeVideo or imageResize, change aspect ratio, expand, restyle; recover framing
ModifyVideo + promptEdit content or style of existing Luma video
UpscaleVideo (540p/720p/1080p)720p, 1080p, or 4K output
Add AudioVideo ± audio input (when supported)Sync or add audio to generation

Options

OptionValuesNotes
Resolution (generate)540p, 720p, 1080pDepends on tier; check Pixio
Duration5–10s base; extend to ~30sWhere supported

Learn in the Academy

Step-by-step lessons, hands-on prompts, and a quiz to master Luma Generate / Reframe / Modify / Upscale / Add Audio.

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Use in Pixio

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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
Optional
Reference frames help when identity and composition must survive.
Practical playbook
Use these heuristics to get cleaner, more controllable outputs without wasting runs.
PreviousLTX 2 / LTX 2 Fast / LTX 2 Pro
NextOmniHuman v1.5
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.

Reframe aspect
9:16, 3:4, 1:1, 4:3, 16:9, 21:9
Six ratios; external uploads up to ~30s or 100MB
Upscale path540p→720p/1080p/4K, 720p→1080p/4K, 1080p→4KFlat-rate cost per video in some plans

Credits

Credits depend on mode (generate, reframe, modify, upscale, add audio) and resolution/duration. Check the model card in Pixio for current rates.

Why Luma’s pipeline fits

Generate gives you the base clip. Reframe lets you change aspect ratio or expand without re-generating—useful for social formats and fixing framing. Modify edits existing Luma video with a prompt. Upscale takes you to 4K for delivery. Add Audio (when available) keeps audio in sync. Use the steps in order: generate → reframe/modify as needed → upscale for final.

Prompt structure (generate)

[Scene] + [Motion] + [Camera] + [Style]. Use keyframes and style reference when the UI supports them.

Example prompts (generate)

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. Cinematic, anamorphic feel, shallow depth of field."

Product:

"A luxury watch rests on a black velvet surface. Camera slowly circles it, catching the light on the dial. Soft studio lighting, high-end product style."

Narrative:

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

When to use Luma vs other models

ScenarioBest choice
Luma ecosystem: generate, reframe, upscale, audioLuma
Best Runway image-to-videoGen-4 or Gen-4 Turbo
Cinema-grade, multi-shot, extendSeedance 2 Pro
Video-to-video restyle (Runway)Gen-4 Aleph
4K upscale (Runway)Gen-4 Upscale

Tips

  • Reframe after generate when you need a different aspect ratio—faster than re-rendering.
  • Upscale as the last step; check flat-rate vs per-second cost in your plan.
  • Keyframes and style reference (when available) improve consistency.
  • External uploads for reframe: check max duration and file size in Pixio.
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
Reference Motion

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

Keep the motion usable
Video Edit

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

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

Luma Generate / Reframe / Modify / Upscale / Add Audio 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.