Attributes
- Provider: vidu
- Category: Image to Video
Series
Collections
Parameters
| Name | Description | Type | Required | Enums |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| prompt | Description of the transition between the two frames | string | No | - |
| first_frame_image | Opening frame of the video (the scene that the animation starts from). Accepts a URL or base64 data URI. | string | Yes | - |
| last_frame_image | Closing frame of the video (the scene that the animation ends at). Accepts a URL or base64 data URI. | string | Yes | - |
| duration | Video duration in seconds | integer | No | - |
| resolution | Video resolution | string | No | 540p, 720p, 1080p |
| seed | Random seed for reproducibility | integer | No | - |
Pricing
Input image ($/img): 0.0000
Input video ($/sec): 0.0000
Unit: $/sec
| Dimension | Pricing |
|---|---|
| resolution: 540p | 0.0450 |
| resolution: 720p | 0.1000 |
| resolution: 1080p | 0.1200 |
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