How do camera movement presets work?

Melies includes 15+ named camera movements: slow zoom in, orbit, dolly forward, crane up, whip pan, FPV drone, and more. Instead of describing motion in your prompt, you select a preset and the AI replicates that exact camera movement. It's like having a virtual cinematographer.

Can I keep the same character across multiple video clips?

Yes. Attach a character reference to your generation and the AI preserves that person's face and visual features in every clip. Upload a portrait, pick from the built-in AI actor library, or use a character from a previous generation.

Can I use AI-generated videos commercially?

Yes. All videos generated on Melies are yours to use commercially — for ads, social media, film productions, client work, and marketing materials. Melies does not claim ownership of your output and does not add watermarks.

How is Melies different from Runway or Kling?

Runway and Kling are single-model platforms. Melies is a multi-model creative studio that gives you access to Kling, Veo, Sora, Wan, and more in one interface. Plus, Melies includes filmmaker tools that standalone generators lack: camera movement presets, character references, visual style controls, and a built-in timeline editor.

What is text-to-video vs image-to-video?

Text-to-video creates a video from a written description. The AI generates everything from scratch. Image-to-video starts from an existing image and animates it. Text-to-video is best for new concepts. Image-to-video gives more visual control because the AI starts from your reference frame.

Do I need any software or downloads?

No. Melies runs entirely in your browser. There's nothing to download or install. Create an account, describe your scene, and choose a plan to generate. It works on desktop and mobile.

Are my videos and prompts private?

Yes. Videos you generate are private by default. They are not displayed publicly or used for community galleries without your consent. You can delete any generation from your account at any time.

AI Video Generator

Generate professional AI videos from text descriptions or still images. Choose from leading video models, apply cinematic camera movements, and maintain character consistency. All in one tool built for filmmakers and creators.

See the motion before you choose a model

Watch how each shot moves, then write a new one in the tool above.

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A first shot

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Character motion

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Camera energy

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Light and atmosphere

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A world detail

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A final beat

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The visual proof stays close to the workflow

Start from text or a still, carry a character reference, and use camera language for the shot.

Carry a character across shots

Use real actor references to anchor identity before the model invents motion.

Choose a move by feel

Preview camera language and write the shot brief with a real filmmaker vocabulary.

Keep the look coherent

Apply lighting and visual style references while the image remains the anchor for motion.

Review motion before the timeline

Use short clips as previz, then move the usable shot into the rest of your Melies workflow.

From shot brief to a ready draft

Model settings and credit cost stay visible before you generate.

Describe your scene or upload an image

Type a text prompt describing the video you want: subject, action, mood, camera movement. Or upload a still image and let the AI animate it. Both workflows produce cinematic results.

Choose your AI model and settings

Pick from Kling, Veo, Sora, Wan, and more. Each model has a distinct motion style. Set your aspect ratio, duration, and camera movement preset. Compare outputs across models to find the best fit.

Generate, extend, and compose

Your video generates in seconds. Extend the clip, chain it with other shots, add a voice-over or soundtrack, and build a full sequence in the timeline editor. No switching tools.

Pick the model for this shot

Compare available models and choose the fit for your motion.

Kling 3.0 ProBest motion

Kling 2.6 ProSmooth & stable

Veo 3.1Cinematic realism

Sora 2Creative storytelling

Wan 2.2Style transfer

Hailuo 2.3Expressive motion

Seedance 1.5Dance & action

Runway Gen-4Filmmaker favorite

Compare models and credit costs

AI video generation, with the constraints visible

Learn how text, stills, duration, resolution, audio, and motion limits work.

What is an AI video generator?

An AI video generator is a tool that creates video content from text descriptions or images using artificial intelligence. You write a prompt describing the scene (or upload an image), and the AI generates a video clip with realistic motion, lighting, and camera work. Modern AI video generators produce clips that rival professionally shot footage.

Is this AI video generator free?

You can create a Melies account and explore the video generator. Generating videos requires credits from a paid plan. Paid plans unlock more credits, priority generation, and access to premium models like Veo 3 and Sora 2.

What is the best AI video generator in 2026?

The best AI video generator depends on your use case. Kling 3.0 Pro produces the most realistic motion. Google Veo 3.1 excels at cinematic depth and lighting. Sora 2 is strongest for creative storytelling. Melies gives you access to all of these in one tool, so you can compare and choose the best model for each shot.

Can I generate videos from text prompts?

Yes. Text-to-video lets you describe a scene in words (subject, action, setting, camera movement, lighting) and the AI generates a matching video clip. For example: 'A woman walks through a rain-soaked Tokyo street at night, slow dolly forward, neon reflections.' The more specific your prompt, the better the result.

Can I generate videos from images?

Yes. Image-to-video lets you upload a still image (a photo, AI-generated image, illustration, or screenshot) and the AI animates it into a video clip. You control the motion with a text prompt or by selecting a camera movement preset.

Which AI video models are available?

Melies offers Kling 3.0 Pro, Kling 2.6 Pro, Veo 3.1, Sora 2, Wan 2.2, Hailuo, Seedance 1.5, and Runway Gen-4. Each model has a different strength: Kling for smooth motion, Veo for cinematic quality, Sora for storytelling, Wan for style transfer.

How long are AI-generated videos?

Generated clips are typically 3 to 10 seconds long depending on the model. You can extend any clip by generating a continuation from the final frame, chain multiple clips together on the timeline, and build full sequences of any length.

What resolution do AI videos generate at?

Most models generate at 720p or 1080p resolution. Premium models like Veo 3 produce the highest quality with the best physics and lighting simulation. All output is suitable for social media, presentations, and professional use.

Keep the shot brief. Move into the timeline.

Your prompt and settings are kept when you create an account.