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Prompt adherence
Define the subject, action, lighting, and timing in a clear shot brief, then refine the detail that matters.
H3 Max · Post-trained video model
MiniMax H3 MaxAI Video Generator
Turn a written shot or a still image into a 5-15 second video. H3 Max is tuned for stronger prompt understanding, polished aesthetics, and rapid creative iteration.
A working creative tool
Build a shot with controls that stay close to the idea
MiniMax H3 Max brings direction, source imagery, and rendering choices into one production-ready workspace instead of separating them across disconnected steps.
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Camera motion
Describe a tracking move, a slow push, a locked-off frame, or a change in pace as part of the scene direction.
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First and end frames
Anchor an animation with a source image and, when the finish matters, guide the composition toward a final frame.
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Character consistency
Keep a recognizable subject central while changing location, lighting, camera distance, or moment within a sequence.
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Art direction
Use material, palette, texture, and design language to give a study a deliberate visual identity.
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Visual transformation
Move an idea from one state to another with a defined rhythm, transition, and visual destination.
Designed for the next pass
A faster loop between a written direction and a useful review
Creative video work often starts before a full production is practical. A prompt can test the energy of a launch sequence, a character beat, or a camera direction while the decision is still open. H3 Max keeps that early exploration in a focused workspace, so the next version begins with the last result in view.
Write the shot as a relationship between subject, action, camera, light, and time. A concise direction gives you a stable baseline. From there, adjust one control, render another take, and learn which choice changed the image instead of guessing from a pile of disconnected style words.
When a still already carries the product, character, or composition you need, switch to image-to-video. Add a first frame, optionally set where the movement should land, and choose the format before the render. The result becomes a practical creative artifact: something to review, download, share, or refine into the next shot.
Creative templates
Six ways to direct motion with a clearer brief
These short studies are arranged as starting points for a production workflow: direction first, controls second, then a focused variation.
Carry a visual system
Palette, material, linework, and detail work together as one coherent art direction.
Download clipTrack the momentum
A moving subject and a deliberate follow path create a study in speed, framing, and camera intention.
Download clipKeep the person recognizable
A character-led prompt tests identity across shifts in setting, light, and camera direction.
Download clipChange form on purpose
A controlled transformation explores timing and continuity without losing the central visual idea.
Download clipSet a visual destination
Use an opening reference and a planned final composition to make the transition feel purposeful.
Download clipStage a close performance
A compact character moment puts framing, expression, and scene direction in the same short render.
Download clipMade for daily workflows
From rough direction to material worth reviewing
Use a short render to make an idea visible early, compare variations, and give the next creative decision something concrete to react to.
Product advertising
Test a hero movement, a product close-up, or a visual hook before a full campaign production is locked.
Social media
Create vertical, square, or wide clips for a fast creative test across feeds, short-form posts, and launches.
Previsualization
Turn a storyboard frame or written beat into motion for treatments, pitches, and early edit discussions.
Character moments
Explore a repeatable subject, performance beat, or visual identity across a short sequence.
Motion design
Try transitions, kinetic compositions, typography direction, and rhythm while the concept remains flexible.
Image animation
Start from a still image and give it movement without losing the composition that made the image work.
Three focused steps
Write a shot. Set controls. Render and refine.
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Write a shot
Describe what changes, how it is seen, and the feeling the final sequence should carry.
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Set controls
Choose mode, duration, resolution, aspect ratio, prompt expansion, seed, and optional frames.
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Render and refine
Review the output, download a useful take, then make the next variation from a clearer reference.
Credits for an active creative workflow
Choose monthly, yearly, or one-time H3 Max credit packs with clear balances, estimated 5-second video ranges, and secure checkout.
Starter
$39.9
2,000
For testing H3 Max prompts and short videos
Plus
$59.9
3,600
For regular H3 Max creators and marketers
Pro
$119.9
7,500
For studios, teams, and frequent H3 Max generation
Output specifications
Choose the output that is available now
5-15s
Current generation duration
480P / 768P
Current output resolutions
1080P / 2K / 4K
Future options only, not currently available
FAQ
MiniMax H3 Max FAQ
Practical answers about modes, timing, frames, prompt expansion, credits, and output options.