Vidu
4 modes on this page
Vidu animates a still image into a video clip. Pick a mode, write the prompt, run it in the studio.
Input
FormMode
Prompt*
Aspect Ratio
Movement Amplitude
Result
PreviewMotion preview, not Vidu output
$0.4 per video·~90s
What Vidu is for
Vidu from Vidu animates a still into a short video clip. Upload the starting frame, describe the motion, and the studio returns a clip in about 90 seconds ($0.4 per video). Available modes: Reference-to-Video, Image-to-Video, Template-to-Video, and Start-End-to-Video.
Vidu is billed in Knowlify credits at the compute cost ($0.4 per video). A typical run is about 90 seconds. Published rate: For 4s video your request will cost $0.40.
Pick Vidu for image to video at $0.4 per video and ~90s. Compare it with Vidu Q1, Vidu Q2, Vidu Q3 on the related cards below if you need a different look, speed, or input type.
How to use Vidu
- 1. Upload the still Vidu should start from, then write the change or motion in Input.
- 2. Run it. The prompt and file hand off to the Knowlify studio, where Vidu generates.
- 3. Stay in the studio if you want that frame or clip inside a longer narrated video.
What you need
- A prompt that names the subject, camera move, and lighting.
- A source still (PNG or JPG) for the model to start from.
- Aspect Ratio (16:9, 9:16, 1:1).
- Movement Amplitude (auto, small, medium, large).
Example prompt
a wrestler mid-slam, chalk dust exploding, arena lights, National Geographic still, low angle, weather, no text, no watermark, slow cinematic camera move, natural motion
Frequently asked questions
How do I run Vidu?
Run Vidu on Knowlify at /generate/vidu. This page has 4 modes in one dropdown. Write the prompt on this page and it opens in the studio, where Vidu generates a short clip. The same studio also turns documents into full narrated videos.
Where can I use Vidu online?
On Knowlify (Vidu's model, knowlify.com/generate/vidu). You do not need a separate playground. Vidu runs in the studio next to document-to-video.
Can I make a longer video with Vidu?
Vidu itself produces a short clip. On Knowlify you can take that output, or skip it and upload a document, and generate a full narrated video with a script you can edit.
What do I need to run Vidu?
A prompt and a source still. Vidu will not invent the starting frame for you on this mode.
How long does Vidu take?
Plan on about 90 seconds for a typical run, then whatever queue time the studio has. Video models sit at the high end of that range.
Does Vidu have more than one mode?
Yes. This page has 4 modes: Reference-to-Video, Image-to-Video, Template-to-Video, and Start-End-to-Video. Switch them in the Mode dropdown instead of opening a new URL.
What does Vidu Reference to Video cost?
For 4s video your request will cost $0.40. Knowlify charges this as credits, at the compute cost.
What is Vidu Reference to Video best for?
Vidu Reference to Video creates videos by using a reference images and combining them with a prompt. It animates a still image into a video clip.
Do I need an account to use Vidu Reference to Video?
Yes. Vidu Reference to Video runs in the Knowlify studio, which needs a free account. Anything you type on this page comes with you.