Luma Dream Machine settings guide

Luma Dream Machine produces fluid motion; test it on physical interactions such as water, cloth and hair.

Use keyframe mode to set the first and last frame of your video — Dream Machine generates the motion that connects your two reference images, giving precise start/end control.

The free tier gives 30 generations/month — use them strategically on hero shots; reserve credits for final content, not experimentation.

Luma Ray 2 model handles complex camera paths smoothly — circular orbits around subjects, crane shots, and continuous long takes that were impossible in AI video 12 months ago.

Use the loop option for social media content — generate a 5-second video that seamlessly loops, perfect for Instagram backgrounds, website hero sections, and TikTok B-roll.

Add specific cinematography language: 'shot on Arri Alexa, 1.78 anamorphic, film grain 800 ISO' — Dream Machine responds to camera technical specifications and replicates the aesthetic.

Image-to-video with Midjourney images produces consistently excellent results — the higher the quality of your input image, the better Dream Machine's motion output.