Entry draft
$0.26
5s · 540p
LUMA FAST DRAFT ROUTE
Luma Ray 2 Flash
Fast Luma drafts for start-image tests, Modify and Reframe passes, and lower-cost iteration.
Use Luma Ray 2 Flash when you need the same Luma workflow family at draft speed: test prompts, animate start frames, explore modify strengths and validate crops before moving winners to Ray 2.
Fast Luma drafts
Move quickly through concepts before the premium Ray 2 pass.
Start-image tests
Animate a first frame to check motion, framing and landing before final spend.
Modify passes
Try adherence, flex and reimagine strengths on source clips.
Reframe variants
Test vertical, square or wide crops before locking delivery formats.
Up to 1080p
Choose 540p, 720p or 1080p for draft generation.
Pay-as-you-go
See exact live price before you generate.
Luma Ray 2 Flash draft pricing
Preset draft totals - see the exact live price in the app before you generate.
Standard preview
$0.52
5s · 720p
Motion draft
$1.04
Most popular9s · 720p
Common production check
$2.08
9s · 1080p
Max duration
9s
Up to 1080p
All prices are MaxVideoAI display prices in USD credits for preset scenarios.
Luma Ray 2 Flash examples
Use the examples rail to compare fast generate runs, modify passes, and delivery reframes before choosing whether the shot should stay on Flash or move to Ray 2.
Fast Luma drafts
Compare direction, framing and Modify variants before Ray 2.
Recreate a test
Open Ray 2 Flash in the app and reuse the draft setup.
Silent output
Ray 2 Flash does not generate native audio on this route.
Start image and edit
Animate a start frame or test Modify/Reframe from a source clip.
Upgrade to Ray 2
Use Flash for iteration, then final selected shots on Ray 2.
Flash or Ray 2?
Use Flash for draft passes, crop tests and modify exploration. Use Ray 2 when the selected workflow needs premium polish.
Testing edits or crops?
Use Modify for source-video look changes and Reframe for social crops while the creative is still moving.
Choosing a fast draft route?
Compare Flash with LTX Fast when iteration speed, crop testing and draft economics matter most.
Prompt Lab — Luma Ray 2 Flash
How Luma Ray 2 Flash uses start frames and edit routes
Text-to-video
Keep the draft prompt compact: one subject, one move, one mood and one format.
Start image
Use a first frame to lock composition while Flash tests motion and pacing.
Optional end frame
Add an end image only when the active image-to-video route exposes it and the draft needs a specific landing composition.
Modify
Explore source-video look changes before committing the winning direction to Ray 2.
Reframe
Validate mobile, square or wide crops while the source clip is still being approved.
Global principles
Engine quirks / what to watch for
Demo prompt — Luma Ray 2 Flash
Flash draftSubject: Sports car in a wet tunnel • Action: Enters the light and reveals its silhouette
Camera: Short push-in, low stable camera • Style: Cinematic draft, fast reflections, clean contrast
Output: Silent draft, ready to compare against Ray 2
View full prompt
5s Luma Ray 2 Flash draft in 16:9, silent output. A futuristic sports car enters a wet tunnel and reveals its silhouette in a band of light. Short push-in, low stable camera, fast asphalt reflections, clean contrast. One motion beat, teaser energy, no readable text, no added logo. Use Flash to validate direction and timing before a Ray 2 pass.
5s16:9Silent
5s16:9
View full renderPractical strengths and boundaries
Best practices, common fixes, and important limitations to help you get the strongest results with Luma Ray 2 Flash.
What works best
- Fast throughput while keeping the real Luma workflow surface.
- Useful for source-video experimentation before premium finals.
- Cleaner family story than exposing extra public Luma pseudo-models for every edit route.
Common problems → fast fixes
- Feels random / inconsistent → simplify to: subject + action + camera + lighting. Re-run 2–3 takes.
- Motion looks weird → reduce movement: one camera move, slower action, fewer props.
- Subject drifts off-brand → start from a reference image and lock palette + lighting.
- Text looks wrong → avoid readable signage, tiny UI, micro labels. Keep text off-screen.
Hard limits to keep in mind
- Generate durations and resolutions still apply only to the creation modes, not to source-video edit lengths.
- Modify and Reframe quality still depends on the clarity of the uploaded source clip.
- Ray 2 remains the better choice for the highest-confidence premium final.
Compare Luma Ray 2 Flash vs other AI video models
These side-by-side comparisons break down price, resolution, audio, speed, and motion style so you can pick the right engine fast.
Each page includes real outputs and practical best-use cases.
Luma Ray 2 Flash vs Luma Ray 2
Use Luma Ray 2 for cinematic text-to-video, image-to-video, modify, and reframe workflows with 5 s or 9 s generation shots, up to 1080p output, source-video editing, and reframing tools inside MaxVideoAI.
Compare Luma Ray 2 Flash vs Luma Ray 2 →Luma Ray 2 Flash vs Google Veo 3.1 Lite
Use Veo 3.1 Lite for lower-cost text prompts, start-image animation, and optional first/last-frame control with always-on native audio inside one unified MaxVideoAI model page.
Compare Luma Ray 2 Flash vs Google Veo 3.1 Lite →Luma Ray 2 Flash vs LTX 2.3 Fast
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Compare Luma Ray 2 Flash vs LTX 2.3 Fast →Real specs - Luma Ray 2 Flash in MaxVideoAI
The limits that shape your renders.
Price / second
540p $0.05/s720p $0.10/s1080p $0.21/s
Text-to-Video
Supported
Image-to-Video
Supported
Video-to-Video
Supported (modify / reframe workflows)
First/Last frame
Supported (start + end image in i2v)
Start / reference image
Supported (single start image)
Reference video
Supported (source clip for modify / reframe)
Max resolution
1080p
Max duration
9s max
Aspect ratios
16:9 / 9:16 / 1:1 / 4:3 / 3:4 / 21:9 / 9:21
FPS options
24
Output format
MP4
Watermark
No visible MaxVideoAI watermark
Generate workflows
Text-to-Video and Image-to-Video are the draft creation modes: 5 or 9 seconds, 540p to 1080p, multiple cinematic aspect ratios, optional loop, and optional end-image control.
Details
Generate workflows
Text-to-Video and Image-to-Video are the draft creation modes: 5 or 9 seconds, 540p to 1080p, multiple cinematic aspect ratios, optional loop, and optional end-image control.
- Use Text-to-Video for fast concept exploration.
- Use Image-to-Video when the first frame should stay close to an approved still.
- Add an end image only when you need a guided landing.
- Use loop for ambient, teaser, or product motion drafts.
Modify and Reframe
Flash now exposes the same source-video tools as Ray 2, which makes it much more useful during early-stage iteration and delivery planning.
Details
Modify and Reframe
Flash now exposes the same source-video tools as Ray 2, which makes it much more useful during early-stage iteration and delivery planning.
- Modify explores look changes while keeping the original timing and camera path.
- Adhere, flex, and reimagine presets let you choose how far the edit should drift from the source clip.
- Reframe handles square and vertical delivery variants from one approved master.
- Optional crop and grid controls keep the priority subject inside the new frame.
Safety & people / likeness
Built-in safeguards and best practices for responsible creation with Luma Ray 2 Flash.
- Use original characters and owned references.
- Avoid real people, celebrities and protected characters.
- Do not use someone's likeness without consent.
- Avoid copyrighted franchises, logos and protected IP.
FAQ
What is the difference between Ray 2 and Ray 2 Flash now?
The workflow surface is aligned on purpose. Both models expose generate, modify, and reframe, but Ray 2 is the premium tier while Flash is optimized for faster drafts and lower-cost iteration.
Does Flash still support Modify and Reframe?
Yes. Flash exposes the same core Luma workflow family as Ray 2: text-to-video, image-to-video, modify, and reframe.
Which options are exposed in Flash Modify and Reframe?
Modify keeps adhere, flex, and reimagine presets. Reframe keeps target aspect ratio, optional prompt, optional reference image, and optional crop-window controls.
When should I stay on Flash instead of switching to Ray 2?
Stay on Flash while you are still exploring direction, pacing, crop strategy, or source-video edit strength. Move to Ray 2 when you want the higher-confidence premium pass.