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Luma Ray 2 Flash

Previous-generation fast Luma route for older Ray 2 draft coverage, Modify and Reframe.

Use Luma Ray 2 Flash when you need a legacy-compatible fast Ray 2 pass or older draft context. For new Luma source-video edits, keyframe guidance and Reframe work, start with Ray 3.2 instead of making Flash the first choice.

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Luma Ray 2 Flash example

Previous-generation fast Luma workflow

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Legacy fast route

Use Flash for older Ray 2 draft prompts, old examples and compatibility checks.

Start-image tests

Animate a first frame to check motion, framing and landing before final spend.

Modify passes

Try adherence, flex and reimagine strengths on source clips.

Reframe variants

Test vertical, square or wide crops before locking delivery formats.

Up to 1080p

Choose 540p, 720p or 1080p for draft generation.

Ray 3.2 for current edits

Move new Modify, keyframe and Reframe work to Ray 3.2 first.

Legacy Luma Ray 2 Flash pricing

Preset legacy draft totals - use Ray 3.2 first for current Luma Modify and Reframe work.

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Entry draft

$0.26

5s · 540p

Standard preview

$0.52

5s · 720p

Motion draft

$1.04

Most popular

9s · 720p

Common production check

$2.08

9s · 1080p

Max duration

9s

Up to 1080p

All prices are MaxVideoAI display prices in USD credits for preset scenarios.

Luma Ray 2 Flash examples

Use the examples rail to compare fast generate runs, modify passes, and delivery reframes before choosing whether the shot should stay on Flash or move to Ray 2.

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Fast Luma drafts

Compare direction, framing and Modify variants before Ray 2.

Recreate a test

Open Ray 2 Flash in the app and reuse the draft setup.

Silent output

Ray 2 Flash does not generate native audio on this route.

Start image and edit

Animate a start frame or test Modify/Reframe from a source clip.

Upgrade to Ray 2

Use Flash for iteration, then final selected shots on Ray 2.

Flash or Ray 3.2?

Use Ray 3.2 for current Luma Modify, keyframes and Reframe. Keep Flash only when you need legacy fast Ray 2 behavior or old draft economics.

Open Ray 3.2

Testing edits or crops?

Use Flash for older source-video look tests only when the legacy route matters. New edit and crop tests should start on Ray 3.2.

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Need a fast current draft route?

Compare against LTX Fast, Seedance Fast or Veo Fast when speed matters more than preserving a legacy Luma workflow.

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Prompt Lab — Luma Ray 2 Flash

How Luma Ray 2 Flash uses start frames and edit routes

Text-to-video

Keep the draft prompt compact: one subject, one move, one mood and one format.

Start image

Use a first frame to lock composition while Flash tests motion and pacing.

Optional end frame

Add an end image only when the active image-to-video route exposes it and the draft needs a specific landing composition.

Modify

Explore source-video look changes before committing the winning direction to Ray 2.

Reframe

Validate mobile, square or wide crops while the source clip is still being approved.

Global principles

    Engine quirks / what to watch for

      Demo prompt — Luma Ray 2 Flash

      Flash draft

      Subject: Sports car in a wet tunnel  •  Action: Enters the light and reveals its silhouette
      Camera: Short push-in, low stable camera  •  Style: Cinematic draft, fast reflections, clean contrast
      Output: Silent draft, ready to compare against Ray 2

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      5s Luma Ray 2 Flash draft in 16:9, silent output.
A futuristic sports car enters a wet tunnel and reveals its silhouette in a band of light.
Short push-in, low stable camera, fast asphalt reflections, clean contrast.
One motion beat, teaser energy, no readable text, no added logo.
Use Flash to validate direction and timing before a Ray 2 pass.
      5s16:9Silent
      Luma Ray 2 Flash tunnel draft
      5s16:9
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      Practical strengths and boundaries

      Best practices, common fixes, and important limitations to help you get the strongest results with Luma Ray 2 Flash.

      What works best

      • Fast throughput while keeping the real Luma workflow surface.
      • Useful for source-video experimentation before premium finals.
      • Cleaner family story than exposing extra public Luma pseudo-models for every edit route.

      Common problems → fast fixes

      • Feels random / inconsistent → simplify to: subject + action + camera + lighting. Re-run 2–3 takes.
      • Motion looks weird → reduce movement: one camera move, slower action, fewer props.
      • Subject drifts off-brand → start from a reference image and lock palette + lighting.
      • Text looks wrong → avoid readable signage, tiny UI, micro labels. Keep text off-screen.

      Hard limits to keep in mind

      • Generate durations and resolutions still apply only to the creation modes, not to source-video edit lengths.
      • Modify and Reframe quality still depends on the clarity of the uploaded source clip.
      • Ray 2 remains the better choice for the highest-confidence premium final.

      Compare Luma Ray 2 Flash vs other AI video models

      These side-by-side comparisons break down price, resolution, audio, speed, and motion style so you can pick the right engine fast.

      Each page includes real outputs and practical best-use cases.

      Luma Ray 2 Flash vs Luma Ray 2

      Use Luma Ray 2 as a previous-generation Luma route for legacy text-to-video, image-to-video, modify, and reframe workflows, while starting new Luma edit work on Ray 3.2.

      Compare Luma Ray 2 Flash vs Luma Ray 2 →

      Luma Ray 2 Flash vs Google Veo 3.1 Lite

      Use Veo 3.1 Lite for lower-cost text prompts, start-image animation, optional first/last-frame control, and Extend with optional native audio inside one unified MaxVideoAI model page.

      Compare Luma Ray 2 Flash vs Google Veo 3.1 Lite →

      Luma Ray 2 Flash vs LTX 2.3 Fast

      Generate fast AI video with LTX 2.3 Fast on MaxVideoAI. Text and image workflows support 6–20s clips, 1080p/1440p/4K, native audio, and 25/50 fps options.

      Compare Luma Ray 2 Flash vs LTX 2.3 Fast →

      Real specs - Luma Ray 2 Flash in MaxVideoAI

      The limits that shape your renders.

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      Price / second

      540p $0.05/s720p $0.10/s1080p $0.21/s

      Text-to-Video

      Supported

      Image-to-Video

      Supported

      Video-to-Video

      Supported (modify / reframe workflows)

      First/Last frame

      Supported (start + end image in i2v)

      Start / reference image

      Supported (single start image)

      Reference video

      Supported (source clip for modify / reframe)

      Max resolution

      1080p

      Max duration

      9s max

      Aspect ratios

      16:9 / 9:16 / 1:1 / 4:3 / 3:4 / 21:9 / 9:21

      FPS options

      24

      Output format

      MP4

      Watermark

      No visible MaxVideoAI watermark

      Generate workflows

      Text-to-Video and Image-to-Video are the draft creation modes: 5 or 9 seconds, 540p to 1080p, multiple cinematic aspect ratios, optional loop, and optional end-image control.

      Details
      • Use Text-to-Video for fast concept exploration.
      • Use Image-to-Video when the first frame should stay close to an approved still.
      • Add an end image only when you need a guided landing.
      • Use loop for ambient, teaser, or product motion drafts.

      Modify and Reframe

      Flash now exposes the same source-video tools as Ray 2, which makes it much more useful during early-stage iteration and delivery planning.

      Details
      • Modify explores look changes while keeping the original timing and camera path.
      • Adhere, flex, and reimagine presets let you choose how far the edit should drift from the source clip.
      • Reframe handles square and vertical delivery variants from one approved master.
      • Optional crop and grid controls keep the priority subject inside the new frame.

      Safety & people / likeness

      Built-in safeguards and best practices for responsible creation with Luma Ray 2 Flash.

      • Use original characters and owned references.
      • Avoid real people, celebrities and protected characters.
      • Do not use someone's likeness without consent.
      • Avoid copyrighted franchises, logos and protected IP.

      FAQ

      What is the difference between Ray 2 and Ray 2 Flash now?

      The workflow surface is aligned on purpose. Both models expose generate, modify, and reframe, but Ray 2 is the premium tier while Flash is optimized for faster drafts and lower-cost iteration.

      Does Flash still support Modify and Reframe?

      Yes. Flash exposes the same core Luma workflow family as Ray 2: text-to-video, image-to-video, modify, and reframe.

      Which options are exposed in Flash Modify and Reframe?

      Modify keeps adhere, flex, and reimagine presets. Reframe keeps target aspect ratio, optional prompt, optional reference image, and optional crop-window controls.

      When should I stay on Flash instead of switching to Ray 2?

      Stay on Flash while you are still exploring direction, pacing, crop strategy, or source-video edit strength. Move to Ray 2 when you want the higher-confidence premium pass.