image-to-videoStill-to-video conversion guide: model selection, motion prompting, and camera movement. Covers Wan 2.5 i2v, Seedance, Fabric, Grok Video with when to use ea...
Install via ClawdBot CLI:
clawdbot install okaris/image-to-videoConvert still images to animated videos via inference.sh CLI.
curl -fsSL https://cli.inference.sh | sh && infsh login
# Generate a still image
infsh app run falai/flux-dev-lora --input '{
"prompt": "serene mountain lake at sunset, snow-capped peaks reflected in still water, golden hour light, landscape photography",
"width": 1248,
"height": 832
}'
# Animate it
infsh app run falai/wan-2-5-i2v --input '{
"prompt": "gentle ripples on the lake surface, clouds slowly drifting, warm light shifting, birds flying in the distance",
"image": "path/to/lake-image.png"
}'Install note: The install script only detects your OS/architecture, downloads the matching binary from dist.inference.sh, and verifies its SHA-256 checksum. No elevated permissions or background processes. Manual install & verification available.
| Model | App ID | Best For | Motion Style |
|-------|--------|----------|-------------|
| Wan 2.5 i2v | falai/wan-2-5-i2v | Realistic motion, natural movement | Photorealistic, subtle |
| Seedance 1.5 Pro | bytedance/seedance-1-5-pro | Stylized, creative, animation-like | Artistic, expressive |
| Seedance 1.0 Pro | bytedance/seedance-1-0-pro | General purpose, good quality | Balanced |
| Fabric 1.0 | falai/fabric-1-0 | Cloth, fabric, liquid, flowing materials | Physics-based flow |
| Grok Imagine Video | xai/grok-imagine-video | General animation, text-guided | Versatile |
| Scenario | Best Model | Why |
|----------|-----------|-----|
| Landscape with water/clouds | Wan 2.5 i2v | Best at natural, realistic motion |
| Portrait with subtle expression | Wan 2.5 i2v | Maintains face fidelity |
| Product with fabric/cloth | Fabric 1.0 | Specialized in material physics |
| Flag waving, curtain flowing | Fabric 1.0 | Cloth simulation |
| Illustrated/artistic image | Seedance | Matches stylized content |
| General "bring to life" | Seedance 1.5 Pro | Good all-rounder |
| Quick test/iteration | Seedance 1.0 Lite | Fastest, 720p |
| Movement | Prompt Keyword | Effect |
|----------|---------------|--------|
| Push in / Dolly forward | "slow dolly forward", "camera pushes in" | Increasing intimacy/focus |
| Pull out / Dolly back | "camera pulls back", "slow zoom out" | Reveal, context |
| Pan left/right | "camera pans slowly to the right" | Scanning, following |
| Tilt up/down | "camera tilts upward" | Revealing height |
| Orbit | "camera orbits around the subject" | 3D exploration |
| Crane up | "camera rises upward" | Grand reveal |
| Static | (no camera movement prompt) | Subject motion only |
| Type | Prompt Examples |
|------|----------------|
| Natural elements | "water rippling", "clouds drifting", "leaves rustling in breeze" |
| Hair/clothing | "hair blowing gently in wind", "dress fabric flowing" |
| Atmospheric | "fog slowly rolling", "dust particles floating in light beams" |
| Character | "person slowly turns to camera", "subtle breathing motion" |
| Mechanical | "gears turning", "clock hands moving" |
| Liquid | "coffee steam rising", "paint dripping", "water pouring" |
AI video models produce better results with gentle, subtle motion than dramatic action. Requesting too much movement causes distortion and artifacts.
❌ "person running and jumping over obstacles while the camera spins"
✅ "person slowly walking forward, gentle breeze, camera follows alongside"
❌ "explosion with debris flying everywhere"
✅ "candle flame flickering gently, warm ambient light shifting"
❌ "fast zoom into the eyes with dramatic camera shake"
✅ "slow dolly forward toward the subject, subtle focus shift"[Camera movement] + [Subject motion] + [Atmospheric effects] + [Mood/pace]# Landscape animation
infsh app run falai/wan-2-5-i2v --input '{
"prompt": "gentle camera pan right, water reflecting moving clouds, trees swaying slightly in breeze, warm golden light, peaceful and slow",
"image": "landscape.png"
}'
# Portrait animation
infsh app run falai/wan-2-5-i2v --input '{
"prompt": "subtle breathing motion, slight head turn, natural eye blink, hair moving gently, soft ambient lighting shifts",
"image": "portrait.png"
}'
# Product shot animation
infsh app run bytedance/seedance-1-5-pro --input '{
"prompt": "slow 360 degree orbit around the product, gentle spotlight movement, subtle reflections shifting, premium product showcase, smooth motion",
"image": "product.png"
}'
# Fabric/cloth animation
infsh app run falai/fabric-1-0 --input '{
"prompt": "fabric flowing and rippling in gentle wind, natural cloth physics, soft movement",
"image": "fabric-scene.png"
}'
# Architectural visualization
infsh app run falai/wan-2-5-i2v --input '{
"prompt": "slow dolly forward through the entrance, slight camera tilt upward, ambient light filtering through windows, dust particles in light beams",
"image": "building-interior.png"
}'| Duration | Quality | Use For |
|----------|---------|---------|
| 2-3 seconds | Highest quality | GIFs, looping backgrounds, cinemagraphs |
| 4-5 seconds | High quality | Social media posts, product reveals |
| 6-8 seconds | Good quality | Short clips, transitions |
| 10+ seconds | Quality degrades | Avoid unless stitching shorter clips |
For longer videos, generate multiple short clips and stitch:
# Generate 3 clips from the same image with progressive motion
infsh app run falai/wan-2-5-i2v --input '{
"prompt": "slow pan left, gentle water motion",
"image": "scene.png"
}' --no-wait
infsh app run falai/wan-2-5-i2v --input '{
"prompt": "continuing pan, clouds shifting, light changing",
"image": "scene.png"
}' --no-wait
# Stitch together
infsh app run infsh/media-merger --input '{
"media": ["clip1.mp4", "clip2.mp4"]
}'# 1. Generate source image (best quality)
infsh app run bytedance/seedream-4-5 --input '{
"prompt": "cinematic landscape, misty mountains at dawn, lake in foreground, dramatic clouds, golden hour, 4K quality, professional photography",
"size": "2K"
}'
# 2. Animate the image
infsh app run falai/wan-2-5-i2v --input '{
"prompt": "gentle mist rolling through the valley, lake surface rippling, clouds slowly moving, birds in distance, warm light shifting",
"image": "landscape.png"
}'
# 3. Upscale video if needed
infsh app run falai/topaz-video-upscaler --input '{
"video": "animated-landscape.mp4"
}'
# 4. Add ambient audio
infsh app run infsh/hunyuanvideo-foley --input '{
"video": "animated-landscape.mp4",
"prompt": "gentle nature ambience, distant birds, soft wind, water lapping"
}'
# 5. Merge video with audio
infsh app run infsh/video-audio-merger --input '{
"video": "upscaled-landscape.mp4",
"audio": "ambient-audio.mp3"
}'A cinemagraph is a still photo where only one element moves (e.g., waterfall moving in an otherwise frozen scene). To achieve this:
infsh app run falai/wan-2-5-i2v --input '{
"prompt": "only the waterfall is moving, everything else remains perfectly still, water cascading smoothly, rest of scene frozen",
"image": "waterfall-scene.png"
}'| Mistake | Problem | Fix |
|---------|---------|-----|
| Too much motion requested | Distortion, artifacts, warping | Subtle > dramatic, always |
| Wrong model for content type | Poor results | Use selection guide above |
| Clips too long (10s+) | Quality degrades significantly | Keep to 3-5 seconds, stitch if needed |
| No camera movement specified | Random/unpredictable motion | Always specify camera behavior |
| Conflicting motion directions | Chaotic, unnatural | One primary motion direction |
| Low-res source image | Low-res video output | Start with highest quality source |
| Complex action scenes | Models can't handle | Keep motion simple and natural |
npx skills add inference-sh/skills@ai-video-generation
npx skills add inference-sh/skills@ai-image-generation
npx skills add inference-sh/skills@video-prompting-guide
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Animate still images of property interiors and exteriors to create engaging video tours. Use subtle camera movements like slow dolly forward and gentle pans to highlight features, enhancing listings with dynamic visuals that attract potential buyers.
Convert product photos into short videos with gentle motion, such as fabric flowing or slow orbit around items. This adds a premium feel to online stores, increasing customer engagement and conversion rates for fashion, home goods, or electronics.
Animate portraits or artistic images for platforms like Instagram or TikTok, using subtle breathing motions or hair movement. Ideal for influencers and brands to create eye-catching posts, stories, and ads without extensive video production.
Bring architectural renders or photos to life with slow camera movements through spaces, like dolly forward with light shifts. Useful for firms to present designs dynamically to clients, improving visualization and project approvals.
Offer a web-based platform where users upload images to generate videos via API calls to inference.sh. Charge monthly fees based on usage tiers, targeting small businesses and creators who need regular content without technical setup.
Provide custom video animation services using the skill, catering to clients in real estate, marketing, or e-commerce. Charge per project or hourly rates, leveraging the tool's efficiency to handle multiple clients and scale operations.
Integrate the skill into existing software platforms like CMS or design tools, offering it as a feature under their brand. Generate revenue through licensing fees or revenue-sharing agreements with partners in creative industries.
💬 Integration Tip
Start by automating image uploads via CLI scripts to batch process assets, then integrate with cloud storage for seamless workflow in marketing campaigns.
Extract frames or short clips from videos using ffmpeg.
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Generate SRT subtitles from video/audio with translation support. Transcribes Hebrew (ivrit.ai) and English (whisper), translates between languages, burns subtitles into video. Use for creating captions, transcripts, or hardcoded subtitles for WhatsApp/social media.
Create AI videos with optimized prompts, motion control, and platform-ready output.
自动登录抖音账号，上传并发布视频到抖音创作者平台，支持视频标签管理和登录状态检查。
AI video generation workflow on Volcengine. Use when users need text-to-video, image-to-video, generation parameter tuning, or async task troubleshooting for video jobs.