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
Tracking Shot
Establishing Shot
Ken Burns Effect
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:
- Use high-quality input images
- Start with preset camera movements
- Match video style to image style
- Test 2-5 second durations first
- 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
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