Dream Machine

video

by Luma AI · Updated November 1, 2025

Dream Machine by Luma AI generates high-quality video clips with exceptionally smooth and realistic motion. Built on a scalable transformer architecture trained directly on video data, it produces physically plausible movements and consistent scenes at rapid generation speeds.

Best For

Smooth motionCinematic shotsCharacter consistencyFast generationCreative prototyping

Prompting Tips

1Dream Machine handles complex motion well — describe character actions in detail
2Specify camera movement for cinematic results: pan, tilt, dolly, orbit
3Use a reference image for character consistency across clips
4Describe lighting transitions for dramatic effect
5Works well with both realistic and stylized prompts

Syntax & Constraints

Natural language prompts. Supports text-to-video, image-to-video. 5s clips. Fast generation (~2 min for 120 frames). Loop and extend capabilities.

Example Prompts

🏔 Landscape & Scenery

Serene lake dawn

A serene lake at dawn, perfectly still water reflecting pink and orange sky. A single canoe glides silently into frame from the right, creating gentle ripples. Morning mist rises from the surface. Peaceful, meditative atmosphere.

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