Boba Video
  • Getting Started
    • What is Boba Video?
    • Quickstart
  • Video Generation
    • Models
    • Text to Video
    • Image to Video
    • Subject Reference
    • Extend Video
    • First-Last Frame
    • Boba Mode
  • Image Generation
    • Models
    • LoRAs
    • Upscaling
  • Speech Generation
    • Lip Sync
  • Other
    • Prompt Optimization
    • How Credits Work
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  • Image-to-Video Guide
  • 1. Mode Selector
  • 2. Reference Image
  • 3. Settings Panel
  • 4. Prompt Box
  • 5. Monitoring Your Job
  • 6. Post-Processing Controls
  1. Video Generation

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Last updated 10 days ago

Image-to-Video Guide

The Image-to-Video (I2V) tab transforms your own images into dynamic video clips—just upload and animate.

1. Mode Selector

At the top, choose your generation mode:

  • T2V (Text → Video)

  • I2V (Image → Video)

  • SR (Super-Resolution / Upscale)

  • EXT (Extend Clip)

  • F-L (First Frame → Last Frame)

Tip: For now, stay on I2V.

2. Reference Image

  1. Click Select or Upload Image or drag-and-drop your file into the box.

  2. Your image appears in the preview pane.

3. Settings Panel

You can leave defaults or adjust these:

Setting
Description

Model

Choose your video engine (e.g. Hailuo Base, Hailuo Live, WAN 2.1, Runway Gen4 Turbo, etc.). Runtime and credit cost appear next to each entry.

Number of Videos

Generate 1–5 clips from your image in one batch. (Default = 1)

Generate Sound

Toggle on to auto-add sound effects (5 extra credits)

4. Prompt Box

Describe the motion or changes you want:

  1. Type your instruction (e.g. “Slowly zoom in on the flower and rotate left”).

  2. Optimized Tag appears if prompt optimization is active.

  3. Credit Counter shows how many credits this run will use.

  4. Send (↑) Button begins generation.

  5. Clear (🗑️) Icon resets the prompt field.

5. Monitoring Your Job

After sending, your job will show up in the Generation Feed:

  • Progress Bar & Percentage

  • Mode Tag & Model Name

  • Timestamp

Hover for a preview or click to open the full player.

6. Post-Processing Controls

Hover over your finished clip for action buttons:

  • Add to Library: Save to Assets

  • Download: Export to your computer

  • Upscale: Elevate resolution (2K → 4K) using credits

  • Smooth Motion: Apply frame interpolation to reduce judder

  • Delete: Remove the generation (with confirmation)

With just an image and a few clicks, you’ll bring your still photos to life. Enjoy exploring all the creative possibilities!

Image to Video Tab