Ray 2

video

by Luma AI · Updated December 1, 2025

Ray 2 is Luma AI's next-generation video model succeeding Dream Machine. It introduces HDR output, enhanced cinematic styling, stronger video-to-video transformation, and improved temporal consistency. Ray 2 produces film-quality clips with more precise control over lighting, color grading, and camera movements.

Best For

HDR videoCinematic qualityVideo-to-videoColor gradingFilm-quality output

Prompting Tips

1Specify HDR and color grading for cinematic results
2Ray 2 handles complex camera movements better than Dream Machine
3Use film terminology: "dolly", "crane shot", "rack focus"
4Video-to-video transformation is significantly improved
5Describe lighting transitions for dramatic storytelling

Syntax & Constraints

Natural language prompts. Supports text-to-video, image-to-video, video-to-video. HDR output. Enhanced camera control and color grading support.

Example Prompts

🏔 Landscape & Scenery

Grand Canyon sunset timelapse

A dramatic time-lapse of clouds rolling over the Grand Canyon at sunset. Shadows sweep across layered rock formations as golden light transitions to deep purple. HDR, cinematic color grading, 4K quality. Camera slowly zooms out to reveal the full canyon scope. 8 seconds.

timelapseHDRcinematic