Luma AI model

Luma Ray 2 Flash

Name: Luma Ray 2 Flash
Brand: Luma AI
Availability: InStock

Use Ray 2 Flash when you want the same Luma workflow coverage as Ray 2 but need faster, lower-cost concept validation, source-video exploration, and delivery reframes before moving a winner to the premium tier.

Best for fast iteration when you still need real modify and reframe tools inside the same Luma family.

Text->VideoImage->VideoModify from source clipReframe to 1:1 or 9:16Generate: 5s or 9s540p to 1080p on generate

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Pay-as-you-go · Price shown before you generate

Luma Ray 2 Flash AI video example: **Scene (plain language):** A stylish young woman in modern streetwear stands alone on a rain-slick ro... — Price$0.05/s
Duration5s
Format16:9
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Best use cases

Fast concept validationStoryboard and previs motionShort-form ad draftsQuick source-video look changesFast vertical and square reframesReference-image animation before premium finals

Why Luma Ray 2 Flash is strategically useful

Fast tier, full workflow story (Flash is no longer just a reduced draft page. It now exposes the same public Fal workflow set as Ray 2: generate, modify, and reframe.)
Better iteration economics (Generate pricing starts lower, which makes Flash the right place to test prompt direction, modify strength, and crop strategy.)
Delivery edits without premium spend (Reframe stays useful even when the final creative is not ready for the flagship tier yet.)
Clean upgrade path (Once the concept, modify preset, or crop strategy is approved, the team can move the exact workflow to Ray 2.)

Real specs - Luma Ray 2 Flash in MaxVideoAI

The limits that shape your renders.

Price / second540p $0.05/s720p $0.10/s1080p $0.21/s

Text-to-Video

Image-to-Video

Video-to-VideoSupported (modify / reframe workflows)

Reference image / style referenceSupported (single start image)

Reference videoSupported (source clip for modify / reframe)

Max resolution1080p

Max duration9s max

Aspect ratios16:9 / 9:16 / 1:1 / 4:3 / 3:4 / 21:9 / 9:21

FPS options24

Output formatjpg / jpeg / png / webp / mp4 / mov / webm / m4v / gif

WatermarkNo (MaxVideoAI)

Generate workflowsDetails

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.

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 ReframeDetails

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

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.

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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Luma Ray 2 Flash AI video example: Wide 16:9 full-body unboxing video in a clean studio/kitchen setting. A person is fully visible (head...

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How to Write a Great Video Prompt

Developers guide

Works best when you brief it like a cinematographer: one clear shot, simple timing, and visible actions.

Tip: duration + aspect ratio are set in the UI — your prompt controls subject, action, camera, lighting, style, and the visual ending.

Quick prompt (fast iteration)

Use 1–2 sentences when you want variations.

Quick = variations. Use for fast iteration.

Template (copy/paste)

[Style] + [Subject doing 1 clear action] + [Where] + [Camera move] + [Lighting] + [Ending / visual payoff]

Example

Handheld smartphone UGC clip of a woman unboxing a new skincare bottle at a kitchen table. She peels the seal, smiles, and turns the bottle toward camera. Soft window daylight, natural colors, clean kitchen background, product label held readable in the final beat.

Structured prompt (best for reliable results)

Separate information so the model can follow it consistently.

Structured = consistency. Use when you need reliable results.

Template (copy/paste)

Scene (plain language):
[Subject + setting + props + time of day. Add 2–3 distinctive visual anchors.]

Cinematography:
- Camera shot: [wide / medium / close-up, angle]
- Camera motion: [slow push-in / handheld / pan / tracking]
- Lens look + depth of field: [e.g., 35mm, shallow DOF]
- Lighting + palette: [key light + 3 palette anchors]

Actions (beats):
- [Beat 1: a small, visible action]
- [Beat 2: another clear beat]
- [Beat 3: a final beat in the last second]

Constraints:
No logos, no readable text, no subtitles/overlays.

Pro prompt (ultra-specific "film crew brief")

Use this when you need a very specific cinematic look or continuity across shots.

Pro = continuity. Use for precise, repeatable looks.

Template (copy/paste)

Project / intent:
[One-line goal. What should the viewer feel/understand?]

Subject:
[Who/what. Wardrobe/materials. 2-3 distinctive traits.]

Location / set:
[Where + time of day + weather. Add 3 visual anchors (specific nouns).]

Cinematography:
- Framing: [wide / medium / close-up] + [angle]
- Lens feel + depth of field: [e.g., 35mm natural, shallow DOF]
- Camera movement: [ONE move: slow dolly-in / handheld / pan / tracking]
- Composition: [centered / rule of thirds / negative space]
- Look (optional): [clean digital / subtle film grain / soft bloom]

Lighting & color grade:
- Key light: [soft window / golden hour / neon practicals / studio key]
- Contrast: [low / medium / high]
- Palette anchors: [3-5 anchors: "warm sunrise, teal shadows, amber highlights"]

Action (timed beats):
- Beat 1 (start): [visible action + camera behavior]
- Beat 2 (middle): [visible action + camera behavior]
- Beat 3 (end): [final action + end pose / reveal]

Constraints:
No logos. No readable text. No subtitles/overlays. No slow-motion. No jump cuts.

Storyboard prompt (multi-shot / shot list)

Use this when you want a mini-story in one clip. A storyboard prompt (aka multi-shot / shot list prompt) gives clear timing, camera direction, and continuity. Also called shot-list or sequenced prompts.

Storyboard = beat timing. Use for mini-stories in one clip.

Template (copy/paste)

Storyboard / shot list prompt
Duration: [4/8/12s] • Aspect: [16:9 or 9:16]

Scene + continuity:
[Same subject + same location + same wardrobe/props + same lighting throughout.]

Shot 1 (0–2s):
[Framing + subject action + camera move]

Shot 2 (2–6s):
[Framing + subject action + camera move]

Shot 3 (6–8/12s):
[Framing + final action/reveal + camera move or settle]

Lighting + mood:
[Golden hour / soft daylight / neon night… + 2–3 palette anchors]

Constraints:
No logos. No readable text. No subtitles/overlays. No jump cuts. No slow-motion.

Practical strengths and boundaries

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

Not sure if Luma Ray 2 Flash is the best fit for your shot? These side-by-side comparisons break down the tradeoffs — price per second, resolution, 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 for cinematic text-to-video, image-to-video, modify, and reframe workflows with 5 s or 9 s generation shots, up to 1080p output, source-video editing, and reframing tools inside MaxVideoAI.

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Luma Ray 2 Flash vs Google Veo 3.1 Lite

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

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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 Fal’s 25/50 fps options.

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Safety & people / likeness

Don’t generate real people or public figures (celebrities, politicians, etc.).
No minors, sexual content, hateful content, or graphic violence.
Don’t use someone’s likeness without consent.
Some prompts and reference images may be blocked — generic characters and scenes are fine.

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 now exposes the same public Fal workflow coverage as Ray 2: text-to-video, image-to-video, modify, and reframe.

Which options are exposed in Flash Modify and Reframe?

Modify keeps the Fal 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.