Animate still images into videos with AI-powered motion and camera movements.

Overview

The Image-to-Video node brings static images to life by adding motion, camera movements, and animation. More controllable than text-to-video.

Inputs

Source Image (required)

• Connect from Text-to-Image or other image node
• Or upload via Asset Node

Motion Prompt (optional)

• Describes desired motion
• Camera movements
• Animation style

Outputs

Animated Video

• MP4 format
• 2-10 seconds
• Preserves image style

Configuration

Model Selection

Kling - Best quality, cinematic Pika - Fast, reliable AnimateDiff - Animation style Veo - Premium (Enterprise)

Duration

• 2-5 seconds recommended
• Up to 10 seconds available

Camera Movements

Pan: Horizontal slide

• "Slow pan left"
• "Pan right across scene"

Tilt: Vertical movement

• "Tilt up to sky"
• "Tilt down to ground"

Zoom: In or out

• "Slow zoom in"
• "Zoom out reveal"

Dolly: Move toward/away

• "Dolly in on subject"
• "Pull back dolly"

Orbit: Circle around subject

• "Orbital rotation"
• "Circle around object"

Static: No camera movement

• "Subtle ambient motion"
• "Character breathes naturally"

Cinematography Presets

Slow Reveal

• Gradual zoom in
• Dramatic unveiling

Dramatic Zoom

• Fast zoom for impact

Tracking Shot

• Follow subject movement

Establishing Shot

• Wide view, gentle motion

Ken Burns Effect

• Slow pan and zoom

Lighting & Mood

• Golden hour warmth
• Dramatic shadows
• Soft lighting
• Neon/cyberpunk
• Natural daylight

Use Cases

Product Showcase

Image: Product photo Motion: "360° rotation, studio lighting" Result: Product demo video

Character Animation

Image: Character portrait Motion: "Character turns head, blinks naturally" Result: Animated character

Environment Reveal

Image: Landscape Motion: "Slow pan across scene, cinematic" Result: Establishing shot

Artistic Motion

Image: Artwork Motion: "Subtle movement, ethereal flow" Result: Living artwork

Workflow Integration

Input from:

• Text-to-Image
• Image-to-Image
• Asset Node
• Explore Node

Output to:

• Voice-Over Node
• Video Stitcher
• Video-to-Video
• Timeline Editor

Tips

Camera Movement:

• Start subtle (slow movements)
• Match movement to image content
• Don't over-complicate
• Test different presets

Image Quality:

• Higher quality input = better output
• Use landscape images for 16:9
• Portrait images for 9:16

Prompt Writing:

• Describe motion, not image (image already provides visuals)
• Focus on camera work
• Add mood/atmosphere
• Keep it simple

Best Practices

For Best Results:

1. Use high-quality input images
2. Start with preset camera movements
3. Match video style to image style
4. Test 2-5 second durations first
5. Chain multiple videos for longer sequences

Avoid:

• Extreme camera movements
• Conflicting motion descriptions
• Low-quality source images
• Overly complex prompts

Troubleshooting

Distorted motion:

• Simplify motion prompt
• Try different model
• Use slower movements

Static result:

• Add more specific motion description
• Try different model
• Check image has motion potential

Poor quality:

• Use higher quality model
• Improve source image quality
• Adjust duration

Cost & Usage

• 1 video generation = 1 unit
• Duration affects overage cost
• Model choice affects overage cost

View pricing →

Related Nodes

• Text-to-Video
• Video-to-Video
• Multi-Angle Generator