Video Generation - Comput3 Network

Generate engaging videos using ComfyUI’s video workflows on Comput3 Network’s GPU infrastructure. Launch a GPU instance with ComfyUI and access powerful video generation capabilities.

Quick Start

Launch GPU Instance

Launch a GPU instance with ComfyUI pre-configured for video generation.

Video Template

Use the ComfyUI Video template with video generation workflows pre-installed.

Recommended GPU

A100 or H100 recommended for video generation workflows due to high VRAM requirements.

Access ComfyUI Video

Connect to your instance and open ComfyUI with video generation capabilities:

# SSH into your instance
ssh -i your-key.pem ubuntu@<instance-ip>

# ComfyUI Video interface
http://<instance-ip>:8188

Video generation workflows require significant VRAM. Ensure your GPU instance has at least 16GB VRAM.

Load Video Workflow

Choose from available video generation workflows in ComfyUI:

Text-to-Video
Image-to-Video
Video-to-Video

AnimateDiff workflows for text-to-video generation

Stable Video Diffusion models
AnimateDiff motion modules
ControlNet for precise control
Custom motion prompts

Configure and Generate

Configure your workflow parameters in ComfyUI:

Basic Parameters

Essential settings for video generation

Prompt: Text description of your video
Frame Count: Number of frames to generate (24 = 1 second at 24fps)
Width/Height: Video resolution (1024x576, 512x512, etc.)
Seed: For reproducible results
Steps: Denoising steps (20-50 typical range)

Motion Controls

Control movement and animation

Motion Strength: How much movement to add (0.5-1.5)
Motion Module: Choose animation style (smooth, dramatic, etc.)
Context Length: How many frames to consider for consistency
FPS: Target frame rate for output

Quality Settings

Optimize for quality vs speed

Sampler: DPM++, Euler, or other sampling methods
CFG Scale: Guidance strength (6-12 typical)
Denoising Strength: For image-to-video workflows
Upscaling: Post-process to higher resolutions

Download and Use

Your generated video will be processed and available for download in MP4 format.

Video generation typically takes 2-5 minutes depending on duration and complexity.

Video Models and Capabilities

Text-to-Video Models

Runway Gen-2 Style

Industry-leading text-to-video generationSpecifications:

Duration: 4-16 seconds
Resolution: 1280x768, 768x1280, 1024x1024
Frame Rate: 24 FPS
Aspect Ratios: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1

Strengths:

Exceptional prompt following
Smooth, realistic motion
High visual quality and detail
Great for narrative content

Best Use Cases:

Marketing videos and ads
Social media content
Concept visualization
Storytelling and narrative clips

Pricing: $0.50 per 4-second segment

Pika Labs Style

Creative and artistic video generationSpecifications:

Duration: 3-12 seconds
Resolution: 1024x768, 768x1024
Frame Rate: 12-24 FPS
Unique Features: Camera controls, style consistency

Strengths:

Creative and artistic interpretations
Unique visual styles and effects
Good motion dynamics
Experimental and avant-garde results

Best Use Cases:

Artistic projects and experiments
Creative storytelling
Music videos and artistic content
Experimental marketing

Pricing: $0.40 per 4-second segment

Stable Video Diffusion

Open-source video generationSpecifications:

Duration: 2-8 seconds
Resolution: 1024x576, 576x1024
Frame Rate: 6-12 FPS
Models: SVD, SVD-XT

Strengths:

Cost-effective generation
Good for simple animations
Consistent with Stable Diffusion aesthetics
Customizable and extensible

Best Use Cases:

Simple animations and loops
Product demonstrations
Educational content
Budget-friendly projects

Pricing: $0.20 per 4-second segment

Image-to-Video Animation

Static Image Animation
Cinemagraph Creation
Product Animation

Bring still images to life

{
  "model": "stable-video-diffusion",
  "input_image": "https://your-image.jpg",
  "motion_prompt": "gentle swaying in the wind",
  "duration": 6,
  "motion_strength": 0.7,
  "fps": 12
}

Animation Types:

Subtle Motion: Gentle movements, breathing, wind effects
Camera Movement: Zoom, pan, rotation effects
Object Animation: Moving elements within the scene
Atmospheric Effects: Flowing water, moving clouds, fire

Create seamless loops with selective motion

response = requests.post(api_url, json={
    "model": "runway-gen2",
    "input_image": "https://cafe-scene.jpg",
    "motion_prompt": "steam rising from coffee cup, everything else static",
    "duration": 4,
    "loop": True,
    "motion_strength": 0.3
})

Popular Cinemagraph Effects:

Steam or smoke rising
Water flowing or dripping
Flickering lights or flames
Hair or fabric moving in breeze
Blinking eyes or subtle expressions

Animate product images for marketing

{
  "model": "pika-labs",
  "input_image": "https://product-photo.jpg",
  "motion_prompt": "360-degree rotation, studio lighting",
  "duration": 8,
  "camera_movement": "orbital",
  "background": "maintain_original"
}

Advanced Video Prompting

Effective Video Prompts

Motion Description

Describe the type and quality of movementCamera Movement:

“slow zoom in on the subject”
“smooth panning from left to right”
“orbital camera movement around object”
“handheld camera, slight shake”
“drone shot, rising upward”

Subject Movement:

“person walking slowly toward camera”
“leaves falling gently from tree”
“waves crashing against rocks”
“bird flying in slow motion”
“dancer spinning gracefully”

Pacing and Timing

Control the speed and rhythm of motion

“slow motion, dreamy pace”
“fast-paced, energetic movement”
“gradual acceleration”
“rhythmic, pulsing motion”
“sudden, dramatic movement”
“gentle, flowing transitions”

Visual Style

Specify the aesthetic and mood

“cinematic quality, film grain”
“bright and vibrant colors”
“moody, dramatic lighting”
“soft, ethereal atmosphere”
“high contrast, bold shadows”
“vintage film aesthetic”

Scene Composition

Describe the overall scene structure

“wide establishing shot of landscape”
“close-up focus on facial expressions”
“medium shot with shallow depth of field”
“bird’s eye view of the action”
“intimate, personal perspective”

Motion Control Parameters

Motion Strength
Camera Controls
Temporal Effects

Control the intensity of movement

{
  "motion_strength": 0.3,  // Subtle, gentle movement
  "motion_strength": 0.7,  // Moderate, noticeable motion
  "motion_strength": 1.0   // Strong, dramatic movement
}

Guidelines:

0.1-0.3: Subtle effects (breathing, gentle sway)
0.4-0.7: Moderate motion (walking, flowing)
0.8-1.0: Dramatic action (running, dancing)

Direct camera movement and framing

{
  "camera_movement": "pan_right",
  "zoom": "slow_zoom_in", 
  "angle": "low_angle",
  "focus": "rack_focus_foreground_to_background"
}

Camera Options:

Movement: static, pan, tilt, orbit, dolly
Zoom: zoom_in, zoom_out, static
Angle: eye_level, low_angle, high_angle
Focus: static, rack_focus, follow_focus

Control timing and rhythm

{
  "speed": "slow_motion",
  "rhythm": "steady",
  "acceleration": "gradual_speedup",
  "loop": true
}

Video Enhancement and Post-Processing

Upscaling and Quality Enhancement

Video Super-Resolution

Enhance video resolution and quality

curl

curl -X POST "https://api.comput3.ai/v1/enhance/video-upscale" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "video_url": "https://your-video.mp4",
    "scale_factor": 2,
    "model": "real-esrgan-video",
    "enhance_faces": true
  }'

Options:

Scale factors: 2x, 4x
Face enhancement: Improve facial details
Noise reduction: Remove compression artifacts
Frame interpolation: Increase frame rate

Frame Interpolation

Increase frame rate for smoother motion

{
  "video_url": "https://your-video.mp4",
  "target_fps": 60,
  "interpolation_model": "rife",
  "preserve_motion": true
}

Benefits:

Smoother motion appearance
Better slow-motion effects
Improved playback quality
Professional video standards

Stabilization

Reduce camera shake and improve stability

response = requests.post(api_url, json={
    "video_url": "https://shaky-video.mp4",
    "stabilization_strength": 0.8,
    "crop_to_stabilize": True,
    "smooth_motion": True
})

Style Transfer and Effects

Artistic Style Transfer
Color Grading
Visual Effects

Apply artistic styles to videos

{
  "video_url": "https://your-video.mp4",
  "style": "oil_painting",
  "strength": 0.7,
  "temporal_consistency": true,
  "preserve_faces": false
}

Available Styles:

Oil painting, watercolor, pencil sketch
Pop art, abstract, impressionist
Anime, cartoon, comic book
Film noir, vintage, retro

Professional color correction and grading

{
  "video_url": "https://your-video.mp4",
  "color_profile": "cinematic",
  "brightness": 0.1,
  "contrast": 0.2,
  "saturation": 0.15,
  "temperature": "warm"
}

Add special effects and filters

effects = [
    {"type": "motion_blur", "strength": 0.5},
    {"type": "lens_flare", "position": [0.7, 0.3]},
    {"type": "particle_system", "particles": "snow"},
    {"type": "depth_of_field", "focus_distance": 0.8}
]

Video Formats and Export Options

Output Formats

MP4 (Recommended)
WebM
GIF

Universal compatibility and good compression

Codec: H.264 or H.265
Quality: High quality with reasonable file size
Compatibility: Works everywhere
Use Cases: Social media, web, general distribution

{
  "format": "mp4",
  "codec": "h264",
  "quality": "high",
  "bitrate": "auto"
}

Optimized for web playback

Codec: VP9 or AV1
Quality: Excellent compression efficiency
Compatibility: Modern browsers
Use Cases: Web applications, streaming

{
  "format": "webm",
  "codec": "vp9",
  "quality": "high"
}

For short loops and social media

Duration: Best for 2-6 seconds
Quality: Lower file sizes
Compatibility: Universal
Use Cases: Social media, messaging, web

{
  "format": "gif",
  "fps": 12,
  "optimize": true,
  "loop": true
}

Quality and Compression Settings

High Quality (Minimal Compression)

For professional use and archival

{
  "bitrate": "high",
  "compression": "minimal",
  "quality_preset": "professional"
}

Larger file sizes
Maximum detail preservation
Best for editing and professional use

Balanced (Recommended)

Good quality with reasonable file sizes

{
  "bitrate": "medium",
  "compression": "balanced", 
  "quality_preset": "standard"
}

Good balance of quality and size
Suitable for most use cases
Recommended for social media and web

Optimized (High Compression)

Smallest file sizes for bandwidth-limited scenarios

{
  "bitrate": "low",
  "compression": "aggressive",
  "quality_preset": "mobile"
}

Smallest file sizes
May sacrifice some quality
Good for mobile and slow connections

Batch Video Generation

Generating Video Series

import requests
import time

def generate_video_series(prompts, model="runway-gen2"):
    results = []
    
    for i, prompt in enumerate(prompts):
        response = requests.post(
            "https://api.comput3.ai/v1/generate/video",
            headers={"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"},
            json={
                "model": model,
                "prompt": prompt,
                "duration": 6,
                "width": 1280,
                "height": 768,
                "fps": 24
            }
        )
        
        result = response.json()
        results.append({
            "prompt": prompt,
            "video_id": result["id"],
            "status": result["status"]
        })
        
        # Wait between requests to avoid rate limiting
        time.sleep(2)
    
    return results

# Generate a series of related videos
story_prompts = [
    "A person walking through a forest path at dawn",
    "The same person discovering a hidden waterfall",
    "Close-up of wonder and amazement on their face",
    "Wide shot of the magnificent waterfall scene"
]

video_series = generate_video_series(story_prompts)

Video Concatenation and Editing

Concatenate Videos
Add Audio
Add Text Overlays

Combine multiple generated videos into one

{
  "video_urls": [
    "https://video1.mp4",
    "https://video2.mp4", 
    "https://video3.mp4"
  ],
  "transitions": [
    {"type": "fade", "duration": 0.5},
    {"type": "crossfade", "duration": 1.0}
  ],
  "output_format": "mp4"
}

Combine video with audio tracks

{
  "video_url": "https://your-video.mp4",
  "audio_url": "https://background-music.mp3",
  "audio_volume": 0.7,
  "fade_in": 1.0,
  "fade_out": 2.0
}

Include titles, captions, and text elements

overlay_config = {
    "video_url": "https://your-video.mp4",
    "text_overlays": [
        {
            "text": "Chapter 1: The Journey Begins",
            "position": "center",
            "start_time": 1.0,
            "duration": 3.0,
            "style": {
                "font": "Arial",
                "size": 24,
                "color": "white",
                "background": "semi_transparent_black"
            }
        }
    ]
}

Commercial Use and Pricing

Pricing Structure

Video generation pricing is based on duration, resolution, and model complexity. All prices include processing and storage.

Text-to-Video:

Runway Gen-2 Style: $0.50 per 4-second segment
Pika Labs Style: $0.40 per 4-second segment
Stable Video: $0.20 per 4-second segment

Image-to-Video:

Standard Animation: $0.25 per 4-second segment
Advanced Motion: $0.35 per 4-second segment

Video Enhancement:

Upscaling: $0.15 per 4-second segment
Style Transfer: $0.20 per 4-second segment
Stabilization: $0.10 per 4-second segment

Usage Rights

Personal Use

Included with all plans✅ Allowed:

Personal projects and social media
Educational and research purposes
Portfolio and creative work
Non-commercial content creation

Commercial License

Available with Pro and Enterprise plans✅ Allowed:

Marketing and advertising campaigns
Social media marketing
Product demonstrations
Client work and services
Broadcast and streaming content

Restrictions:

Attribution may be required
Some models have usage limitations
High-volume use may require special licensing

Broadcast License

For television, film, and major media✅ Includes:

Television and film use
Streaming platform content
Major advertising campaigns
No attribution requirements
Extended usage rights

Contact sales for pricing and terms

Troubleshooting and Optimization

Common Issues

Poor Motion Quality

Symptoms: Jerky, unnatural, or inconsistent movementSolutions:

Adjust motion strength (try 0.5-0.8 range)
Use more specific motion descriptions
Try different models for different motion types
Increase duration for smoother motion
Use temporal consistency settings

Example Improvements: ❌ “Person moving” ✅ “Person walking slowly and smoothly toward camera”

Temporal Inconsistency

Symptoms: Flickering, objects changing appearance between framesSolutions:

Enable temporal consistency options
Use more detailed and specific prompts
Avoid overly complex scenes
Try different sampling methods
Consider using image-to-video for more control

Long Generation Times

Symptoms: Videos taking longer than expected to generateSolutions:

Reduce video duration for faster processing
Lower resolution if quality allows
Use faster models for iteration
Generate during off-peak hours
Check system status for any delays

Prompt Not Followed

Symptoms: Generated video doesn’t match descriptionSolutions:

Be more specific about motion and camera work
Break complex prompts into simpler descriptions
Use reference images when available
Try different models that specialize in your content type
Iterate with variations of the prompt

Optimization Tips

Quality Optimization

Use detailed, specific prompts
Choose appropriate models for content type
Consider motion strength carefully
Use reference images when possible

Cost Optimization

Start with shorter durations for testing
Use appropriate resolution for final use
Batch similar requests together
Choose cost-effective models when quality allows

Speed Optimization

Use faster models for iteration
Generate during off-peak hours
Prepare detailed prompts in advance
Use batch processing for multiple videos

Workflow Optimization

Save successful prompts and settings
Plan video sequences in advance
Use storyboards for complex projects
Organize generated content with metadata

Creative Applications

Marketing and Advertising

Product Demos: Showcase products in action
Brand Storytelling: Create engaging brand narratives
Social Media Content: Generate eye-catching video posts
Explainer Videos: Visualize complex concepts

Entertainment and Media

Music Videos: Create artistic visuals for music
Short Films: Generate scenes and sequences
Game Trailers: Create promotional content
Documentary B-roll: Generate supporting footage

Education and Training

Educational Content: Visualize learning materials
Training Videos: Create instructional content
Scientific Visualization: Illustrate complex processes
Historical Recreation: Visualize historical events

Art and Creative Projects

Digital Art: Create moving art pieces
Experimental Film: Explore new visual styles
Interactive Installations: Generate dynamic content
NFT Collections: Create unique digital collectibles

Next Steps

Advanced Techniques

Learn advanced video generation techniques and workflows.

API Reference

Complete API documentation for video generation endpoints.

Community

Join our community to share creations and get help.

Getting Started

API

Chat

IDE/CLI

Launch GPU

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COM Token

MCP

ELIZAOS

​Quick Start

Video Template

Recommended GPU

​Video Models and Capabilities

​Text-to-Video Models

​Image-to-Video Animation

​Advanced Video Prompting

​Effective Video Prompts

​Motion Control Parameters

​Video Enhancement and Post-Processing

​Upscaling and Quality Enhancement

​Style Transfer and Effects

​Video Formats and Export Options

​Output Formats

​Quality and Compression Settings

​Batch Video Generation

​Generating Video Series

​Video Concatenation and Editing

​Commercial Use and Pricing

​Pricing Structure

​Usage Rights

​Troubleshooting and Optimization

​Common Issues

​Optimization Tips

Quality Optimization

Cost Optimization

Speed Optimization

Workflow Optimization

​Creative Applications

​Marketing and Advertising

​Entertainment and Media

​Education and Training

​Art and Creative Projects

​Next Steps

Advanced Techniques

API Reference

Community

Quick Start

Video Models and Capabilities

Text-to-Video Models

Image-to-Video Animation

Advanced Video Prompting

Effective Video Prompts

Motion Control Parameters

Video Enhancement and Post-Processing

Upscaling and Quality Enhancement

Style Transfer and Effects

Video Formats and Export Options

Output Formats

Quality and Compression Settings

Batch Video Generation

Generating Video Series

Video Concatenation and Editing

Commercial Use and Pricing

Pricing Structure

Usage Rights

Troubleshooting and Optimization

Common Issues

Optimization Tips

Creative Applications

Marketing and Advertising

Entertainment and Media

Education and Training

Art and Creative Projects

Next Steps