RAY2

Ray2 is a large–scale video generative model capable of creating realistic visuals with natural, coherent motion. It has strong understanding of text instructions and can take image and video as input.

New Frontier in Video Generation

Ray2 exhibits advanced capabilities as a result of being trained on Luma’s new multi-modal architecture scaled to 10x compute of Ray1. Ray2 marks the beginning of a new generation of video models capable of producing fast coherent motion, ultra-realistic details, and logical event sequences. This increases the success rate of usable generations and makes videos generated by Ray2 substantially more production-ready.

Text-to-video generation is available in Ray2 now, with image-to-video, video-to-video and editing capabilities coming soon.

Natural Motion

Wide shot of a man in a fur coat running through the snow antarctic with many explosions around him

Wide shot of a man in a fur coat running through the snow antarctic with many explosions around him

Ashutosh Shrivastava | An overhead shot follows a vintage car winding through autumn-painted mountain roads, its polished surface reflecting the fiery canopy above. Fallen leaves swirl in its wake while sunlight filters through branches, creating a dappled dance of light across the hood.

Ashutosh Shrivastava | An overhead shot follows a vintage car winding through autumn-painted mountain roads, its polished surface reflecting the fiery canopy above. Fallen leaves swirl in its wake while sunlight filters through branches, creating a dappled dance of light across the hood.

Artur Ziguratt | Fencing athletes fighting on the court

Artur Ziguratt | Fencing athletes fighting on the court

Gorilla surfing on a wave

Gorilla surfing on a wave

Guillermo Castellanos | A herd of wild horses galloping across a dusty desert plain under a blazing midday sun, their manes flying in the wind; filmed in a wide tracking shot with dynamic motion, warm natural lighting, and an epic.

Guillermo Castellanos | A herd of wild horses galloping across a dusty desert plain under a blazing midday sun, their manes flying in the wind; filmed in a wide tracking shot with dynamic motion, warm natural lighting, and an epic.

a humpback whale swimming through space particles

a humpback whale swimming through space particles

a sports car in the clouds in the sky

a sports car in the clouds in the sky

StevieMac03 | Panzerkampfwagen Tiger Ausf. E roars across a shallow river, its massive treads churning up water and mud in thick sprays. The camera captures the hulking machine from a low angle, emphasizing its sheer weight and power as it plunges forward, the water foaming around its armored hull. The crew remains unseen inside the tank, but the barrel of its 88mm gun stays fixed forward, cutting an imposing silhouette against the horizon. The sunlight glints off its steel plating, streaked with dirt and battle scars, as it surges up the opposite riverbank, the ground trembling under its weight.

StevieMac03 | Panzerkampfwagen Tiger Ausf. E roars across a shallow river, its massive treads churning up water and mud in thick sprays. The camera captures the hulking machine from a low angle, emphasizing its sheer weight and power as it plunges forward, the water foaming around its armored hull. The crew remains unseen inside the tank, but the barrel of its 88mm gun stays fixed forward, cutting an imposing silhouette against the horizon. The sunlight glints off its steel plating, streaked with dirt and battle scars, as it surges up the opposite riverbank, the ground trembling under its weight.

Avalanche

Avalanche

insane camera flythrough of a turtle in an aquarium

insane camera flythrough of a turtle in an aquarium

Instruction Following

Ashutosh Shrivastava | A snow leopard crouched on a rocky ledge, staring directly at camera, snowflakes falling around it.

Ashutosh Shrivastava | A snow leopard crouched on a rocky ledge, staring directly at camera, snowflakes falling around it.

Artur Ziguratt | Relaxed woman motor biker in a dark neutral background, natural look

Artur Ziguratt | Relaxed woman motor biker in a dark neutral background, natural look

Two polar bears sun bathing on a floating iceberg, they both wear Hawaii shirts and sun glasses

Two polar bears sun bathing on a floating iceberg, they both wear Hawaii shirts and sun glasses

A miniature baby cat is walking and exploring on the surface of a fingertip

A miniature baby cat is walking and exploring on the surface of a fingertip

Underwater sloth swimming sunny

Underwater sloth swimming sunny

Ship captain smokes a pipe, turns and looks at a looming storm in the distance

Ship captain smokes a pipe, turns and looks at a looming storm in the distance

A pair of hands skillfully slicing a perfectly cooked steak on a wooden cutting board, with faint steam rising from it

A pair of hands skillfully slicing a perfectly cooked steak on a wooden cutting board, with faint steam rising from it

A menagerie of animals trapped in a block of ice

A menagerie of animals trapped in a block of ice

closeup of fingertips sculpting clay

closeup of fingertips sculpting clay

cinematic shot of ballerina dancing on ice floe in icy ocean in arctic

cinematic shot of ballerina dancing on ice floe in icy ocean in arctic

Physics and Simulation

a massive orb of water floating in a backlit forest

a massive orb of water floating in a backlit forest

Artur Ziguratt | A girl in a red velvet dress floating underwater

Artur Ziguratt | A girl in a red velvet dress floating underwater

An explosion with camera shake

An explosion with camera shake

maple syrup pouring onto pancakes

maple syrup pouring onto pancakes

a truck driving in the mexico jungle as it runs through puddles of water

a truck driving in the mexico jungle as it runs through puddles of water

drinking a bottle of water

drinking a bottle of water

Ashutosh Shrivastava | A violinist performing on a rainy street at night, amber streetlights illuminating her and the violin, gentle rain falling around her and she is wet

Ashutosh Shrivastava | A violinist performing on a rainy street at night, amber streetlights illuminating her and the violin, gentle rain falling around her and she is wet

Raindrops in extreme slow motion

Raindrops in extreme slow motion

Mukbang video of a man eating a sand castle

Mukbang video of a man eating a sand castle

a campfire

a campfire

Photorealism

Seal Whiskers

Seal Whiskers

a closeup of a paintbrush on a canvas

a closeup of a paintbrush on a canvas

dewdrops glistening on a spiderweb at sunrise

dewdrops glistening on a spiderweb at sunrise

closeup of sculpting clay

closeup of sculpting clay

Jerrod Lew | A subway car arriving on an empty platform

Jerrod Lew | A subway car arriving on an empty platform

fAIkout | Close up of nail polish being applied

fAIkout | Close up of nail polish being applied

a polar bear swimming underwater

a polar bear swimming underwater

closeup of hot air balloon flame

closeup of hot air balloon flame

a tarantula

a tarantula

an ultrasound

an ultrasound

Cinematic Scenes

a pirate ship in a raging sea

a pirate ship in a raging sea

Guillermo Castellanos | An artist with curly dark hair and a stained apron, holding a paintbrush and palette, intensely focused on a large. Behind him, shelves are filled with brushes, paints, and canvases, and soft light filters through a large window, illuminating dust particles in the air. Background shows dim. Camera captures a close-up on his focused expression, then pans to his hands mixing colors. Gentle, warm lighting gives the scene a nostalgic.

Guillermo Castellanos | An artist with curly dark hair and a stained apron, holding a paintbrush and palette, intensely focused on a large. Behind him, shelves are filled with brushes, paints, and canvases, and soft light filters through a large window, illuminating dust particles in the air. Background shows dim. Camera captures a close-up on his focused expression, then pans to his hands mixing colors. Gentle, warm lighting gives the scene a nostalgic.

Guillermo Castellanos | At sunrise, place the camera at ground level, looking up at a solitary warrior standing on a rugged cliff edge. Their silhouette is framed by a vivid orange sky streaked with dawn clouds. A gust of wind ruffles the warrior’s cloak and hair in slow motion, with dust and pebbles tumbling toward the camera lens. The sun’s rays flare behind the figure, creating a dramatic halo effect. As the scene lingers, subtle echoes of distant thunder roll across the horizon, suggesting a forthcoming storm.

Guillermo Castellanos | At sunrise, place the camera at ground level, looking up at a solitary warrior standing on a rugged cliff edge. Their silhouette is framed by a vivid orange sky streaked with dawn clouds. A gust of wind ruffles the warrior’s cloak and hair in slow motion, with dust and pebbles tumbling toward the camera lens. The sun’s rays flare behind the figure, creating a dramatic halo effect. As the scene lingers, subtle echoes of distant thunder roll across the horizon, suggesting a forthcoming storm.

an explosion with camera shake

an explosion with camera shake

Artur Ziguratt | An African woman, fashion context, red hue backdrop

Artur Ziguratt | An African woman, fashion context, red hue backdrop

Artur Ziguratt | a burning stern viking ship, with a Viking on the water, against background at sea

Artur Ziguratt | a burning stern viking ship, with a Viking on the water, against background at sea

Andy Orsow | closeup on a man sitting in a dark car, 5 oclock shadow, blurry neon signs in the background, slight blur and chromatic aberration at the edges of the frame, lens flare

Andy Orsow | closeup on a man sitting in a dark car, 5 oclock shadow, blurry neon signs in the background, slight blur and chromatic aberration at the edges of the frame, lens flare

Guillermo Castellanos | A detective in a dark trench coat and hat, holding a lantern, walks carefully down a narrow, his eyes sharp and focused. Shadows stretch out in front of him as he examines the ground for clues. Background shows cobblestone streets, gas lamps, and looming, old brick buildings. Camera captures a close‑up of his face with the lantern casting dramatic shadows, then pulls back to reveal the alley. Dim, yellowish lighting from the gas lamps creates a suspenseful, mysterious atmosphere.

Guillermo Castellanos | A detective in a dark trench coat and hat, holding a lantern, walks carefully down a narrow, his eyes sharp and focused. Shadows stretch out in front of him as he examines the ground for clues. Background shows cobblestone streets, gas lamps, and looming, old brick buildings. Camera captures a close‑up of his face with the lantern casting dramatic shadows, then pulls back to reveal the alley. Dim, yellowish lighting from the gas lamps creates a suspenseful, mysterious atmosphere.

an underwater city

an underwater city

a 1940s detective navigating a shadowy alley with dramatic lighting

a 1940s detective navigating a shadowy alley with dramatic lighting

People and Expressions

Artur Ziguratt | A man plays saxophone

Artur Ziguratt | A man plays saxophone

Artur Ziguratt | Young guy with huge headphones scrolling through his phone, gen-Z like

Artur Ziguratt | Young guy with huge headphones scrolling through his phone, gen-Z like

Artur Ziguratt | Two elegant older women sitting at an outdoor café

Artur Ziguratt | Two elegant older women sitting at an outdoor café

Aymiee | In a dimly lit concert hall, a cellist sits at center stage, their posture perfect and their fingers gliding precisely over the strings with anatomical accuracy—tendons flexing naturally as they shift positions. Each bow stroke causes the horsehair to subtly fray, vibrating with every resonant note. The camera follows in slow motion as the bow sweeps downward, capturing a faint motion blur on the strings as they quiver from the tension.A soft beam of light illuminates floating dust particles around the cello, which bounce and swirl in response to the vibrations from the music. The audience remains still, yet a faint ripple of movement is seen in a nearby curtain reacting to the deep resonance.The camera shifts to an extreme closeup of the cello’s glossy surface, reflecting the soft glow of chandeliers overhead, distorted slightly by lens texture. A gentle anamorphic flare arcs across the frame as the light catches the polished wood. In the background, blurred silhouettes of the orchestra blend into a dreamy bokeh of warm golden hues as the final note hangs in the air, thick with cinematic reverence

Aymiee | In a dimly lit concert hall, a cellist sits at center stage, their posture perfect and their fingers gliding precisely over the strings with anatomical accuracy—tendons flexing naturally as they shift positions. Each bow stroke causes the horsehair to subtly fray, vibrating with every resonant note. The camera follows in slow motion as the bow sweeps downward, capturing a faint motion blur on the strings as they quiver from the tension.A soft beam of light illuminates floating dust particles around the cello, which bounce and swirl in response to the vibrations from the music. The audience remains still, yet a faint ripple of movement is seen in a nearby curtain reacting to the deep resonance.The camera shifts to an extreme closeup of the cello’s glossy surface, reflecting the soft glow of chandeliers overhead, distorted slightly by lens texture. A gentle anamorphic flare arcs across the frame as the light catches the polished wood. In the background, blurred silhouettes of the orchestra blend into a dreamy bokeh of warm golden hues as the final note hangs in the air, thick with cinematic reverence

grandma knitting a sweater

grandma knitting a sweater

Melanie Petschke | A model blowing a kiss into the camera. Pastel tones

Melanie Petschke | A model blowing a kiss into the camera. Pastel tones

A woman filming a live video next to her ring light

A woman filming a live video next to her ring light

A muscular male influencer working out in a bright modern gym

A muscular male influencer working out in a bright modern gym

a cinematic character intimate closeup

a cinematic character intimate closeup

Guillermo Castellanos | Medium view, A minimal yet surreal woman infused with the mesmerizing allure of neon flower aesthetics, seamlessly blending organic and cybernetic elements into a visually striking composition. The imagery is centric and enveloped in a symphony of neon lights, glowing vividly against a backdrop of hyper-realistic detail. Captured in billion-gigapixel resolution, the frame exudes the grandeur of a cinematic still, inspired by the meticulous visual storytelling of Christopher Nolan, Matt Reeves, and Martin Scorsese. Shot through the lens of cinematic IMAX camera, the scene is brought to life with and the rich textures of Kodak Porta film. Saturated hues and Cinecolor grading create a vivid, dreamlike palette, while Super-Resolution technology enhances every minute detail. The lighting is masterfully natural, casting soft highlights and intricate shadows that enhance the dimensionality of the subject. The composition features an intricately shallow depth of field achieved with a tilt-shift lens, drawing focus to the subject while subtly blurring the surrounding elements. The result is a hyper-maximalist and breathtakingly intricate visual that melds futuristic cybernetic aesthetics with timeless cinematic elegance, delivering an immersive experience that feels both otherworldly and palpably lifelike.

Guillermo Castellanos | Medium view, A minimal yet surreal woman infused with the mesmerizing allure of neon flower aesthetics, seamlessly blending organic and cybernetic elements into a visually striking composition. The imagery is centric and enveloped in a symphony of neon lights, glowing vividly against a backdrop of hyper-realistic detail. Captured in billion-gigapixel resolution, the frame exudes the grandeur of a cinematic still, inspired by the meticulous visual storytelling of Christopher Nolan, Matt Reeves, and Martin Scorsese. Shot through the lens of cinematic IMAX camera, the scene is brought to life with and the rich textures of Kodak Porta film. Saturated hues and Cinecolor grading create a vivid, dreamlike palette, while Super-Resolution technology enhances every minute detail. The lighting is masterfully natural, casting soft highlights and intricate shadows that enhance the dimensionality of the subject. The composition features an intricately shallow depth of field achieved with a tilt-shift lens, drawing focus to the subject while subtly blurring the surrounding elements. The result is a hyper-maximalist and breathtakingly intricate visual that melds futuristic cybernetic aesthetics with timeless cinematic elegance, delivering an immersive experience that feels both otherworldly and palpably lifelike.

Surrealism

the singularity

the singularity

an intimate closeup of an alien

an intimate closeup of an alien

anu aakash | A mesmerizing, award-worthy scene of a man walking through a misted, dreamlike, otherworldly, illusory} forest, the camera darting around him in swift, deliberate movements. On his outstretched hand perches a surreal, glowing creature—a bird-like being with translucent wings that ripple like liquid glass and eyes that shine like miniature galaxies. The creature emits a soft, melodic hum that harmonizes with the distant rustle of the forest. The man’s clothing is minimalist yet striking, his long coat seeming to shift in texture with every step, as if alive. The camera alternates between close-ups of the creature’s intricate details and sweeping wide shots that reveal the man moving toward a faint in the heart of the forest. The scene exudes an ethereal, otherworldly energy, as though the man and the creature are connected in a way beyond comprehension.

anu aakash | A mesmerizing, award-worthy scene of a man walking through a misted, dreamlike, otherworldly, illusory} forest, the camera darting around him in swift, deliberate movements. On his outstretched hand perches a surreal, glowing creature—a bird-like being with translucent wings that ripple like liquid glass and eyes that shine like miniature galaxies. The creature emits a soft, melodic hum that harmonizes with the distant rustle of the forest. The man’s clothing is minimalist yet striking, his long coat seeming to shift in texture with every step, as if alive. The camera alternates between close-ups of the creature’s intricate details and sweeping wide shots that reveal the man moving toward a faint in the heart of the forest. The scene exudes an ethereal, otherworldly energy, as though the man and the creature are connected in a way beyond comprehension.

aliens at a fine dining restaurant

aliens at a fine dining restaurant

Stevie Mac | Giant sea monster attacks ship

Stevie Mac | Giant sea monster attacks ship

microscopic closeup of bacteria

microscopic closeup of bacteria

a tiny chihuahua dressed in post apocalyptic leathers with a WW2 bomber cap and goggles, driving through a wasteland in a tiny lifted and tricked out rig. The style is action movie, and filmed from a dramatic close up angle

a tiny chihuahua dressed in post apocalyptic leathers with a WW2 bomber cap and goggles, driving through a wasteland in a tiny lifted and tricked out rig. The style is action movie, and filmed from a dramatic close up angle

a macro closeup of refracting water orb

a macro closeup of refracting water orb

An photorealistic anthropomorphic banana man doing taxes

An photorealistic anthropomorphic banana man doing taxes

50mm f/2.3: someone looking at their self‑illuminated arm AR computer around in the misty darkness shining rays from their chest by their personal projector necklaces with crepuscular rays beaming from their chest to their hands, projection mapped UI on their arms

50mm f/2.3: someone looking at their self‑illuminated arm AR computer around in the misty darkness shining rays from their chest by their personal projector necklaces with crepuscular rays beaming from their chest to their hands, projection mapped UI on their arms

World Exploration

insane camera flythrough mount everest

insane camera flythrough mount everest

insane camera flythrough a colorful realm

insane camera flythrough a colorful realm

insane camera flythrough futuristic city

insane camera flythrough futuristic city

insane camera flying through asteroids

insane camera flying through asteroids

insane camera flythrough an alien world

insane camera flythrough an alien world

high speed camera shot flying through a slot in the grand canyon, chaotic during a flood

high speed camera shot flying through a slot in the grand canyon, chaotic during a flood

rocket flying through asteroids

rocket flying through asteroids

insane motion shot of an astronaut flying through space

insane motion shot of an astronaut flying through space

supermarket fly through

supermarket fly through

fpv drone footage in a museum

fpv drone footage in a museum

Visual Effects

18mm wide angle action shot 2021 post modern greco iridescent bioluminescent loquacious funneling

18mm wide angle action shot 2021 post modern greco iridescent bioluminescent loquacious funneling

a planet exploding

a planet exploding

infrared footage of bigfoot

infrared footage of bigfoot

watercolor oil bleeding on a canvas

watercolor oil bleeding on a canvas

the quantum realm

the quantum realm

A squirrel eating an acorn, green screen background

A squirrel eating an acorn, green screen background

Neural Connections

Neural Connections

cigar smoke

cigar smoke

the multiverse

the multiverse

Long exposure shot of cars driving by

Long exposure shot of cars driving by

Closeup Details

macro closeup of raindrops on a leaf

macro closeup of raindrops on a leaf

closeup of beer

closeup of beer

closeup of lips

closeup of lips

Grating parmesan cheese

Grating parmesan cheese

closeup of flowing fabric

closeup of flowing fabric

closeup of a dog’s nose sniffing

closeup of a dog’s nose sniffing

macro closeup of snake skin

macro closeup of snake skin

a snowglobe

a snowglobe

macro closeup of a bee pollinating

macro closeup of a bee pollinating

Intimate closeup of a samurais face in the rain

Intimate closeup of a samurais face in the rain

Available now in Dream Machine.

Luma Ray2 is available today in Dream Machine, starting with paid subscribers. You can try it here. Ray2 will be available in the Luma API soon.