Video-01 Director
Video-01 Director from MiniMax offers precise camera control using 6 degrees of freedom (6DoF) motion for professional-quality results.
Overview
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Provider | MiniMax |
| Cost | 1,000 credits |
| Modality | Video |
| Duration | Variable |
| Prompt Required | Yes |
What It's Best For
- Camera control — Precise 6DoF motion
- Professional shots — Cinematic camera work
- Pan/tilt/zoom — Full camera movement
- Dolly shots — Forward/backward motion
- Crane shots — Vertical camera movement
Inputs
Prompt (Required)
Describe the video scene.
Connection Color: 🟡 Yellow
First Frame (Optional)
Starting frame for the video.
Connection Color: 🟢 Green
Last Frame (Optional)
Ending frame for interpolation.
Connection Color: 🟢 Green
Configuration
Aspect Ratio
Type: Select
Default: 16:9
16:9, 9:16, 1:1.
Camera Movement
Type: Select
Default: Static
| Movement | Description |
|---|---|
| Static | Fixed camera position |
| Pan Left | Horizontal rotation left |
| Pan Right | Horizontal rotation right |
| Tilt Up | Vertical rotation up |
| Tilt Down | Vertical rotation down |
| Zoom In | Move camera forward |
| Zoom Out | Move camera backward |
| Dolly Left | Move camera left |
| Dolly Right | Move camera right |
| Crane Up | Move camera up |
| Crane Down | Move camera down |
Prompt Optimizer
Type: Toggle
Default: On
Seed
Type: Number
Output
Type: Video
Connection Color: 🟢 Green
Use Cases
Dolly Shot
Camera Movement: Zoom In
Walking through grand hallway,
marble floors, dramatic architecture,
forward motion through space.
Crane Shot
Camera Movement: Crane Up
Reveal shot of cityscape,
starting from street level,
rising to show skyline.
Pan Shot
Camera Movement: Pan Right
Panoramic view of mountain range,
sweeping horizontal motion,
dramatic landscape reveal.
Product Showcase
Camera Movement: Zoom In
Product on pedestal, camera approaching,
dramatic reveal, professional lighting.
Tips for Best Results
- Match movement to content — Pan for landscapes, zoom for products
- Use first/last frames — Precise control over start and end
- Enable prompt optimizer — Better motion descriptions
- Consider pacing — Movement speed affects mood
6DoF Camera Movements
| Axis | Rotation | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| X | Tilt | Crane |
| Y | Pan | Dolly |
| Z | Roll | Zoom |
Comparison
| Feature | Video-01 Director | Kling 2.6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Camera Control | ✅ 6DoF | Motion reference |
| Audio | ❌ | ✅ |
| Cost | 1,000 credits | 1,200 credits |
| Control Type | Preset movements | Reference video |
Related Models
- Hailuo 2.3 — Same provider, no camera control
- Kling 2.6 Pro — Motion reference control
- Veo 3.1 — Google premium