Luma Dream Machine
Agent-run video and image studio with Ray3.2 camera control and multi-model access
Luma is a video and image generation platform built around Luma Agents, which plan and run multi-step creative work from a brief. It runs Luma's own Ray video models (Ray3.2 added an API and up to 16 keyframes per clip in June 2026) alongside third-party models such as Veo 3.1, Kling 3.0 and Seedance 2.5. Paid plans start at $30/month.
- 12 creators using
- 5 news items tracked
- 2024 first launched
- Paid pricing
- Moderate learning curve
What Luma Dream Machine can do
- Infinite canvas Yes
- AI agent Yes
- Node / flow builder Partial
- Public API Yes
- MCP server Partial
21 of 26 capabilities confirmed
| Capability | Supported | Details |
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| Text to image | Yes | Luma image models plus Nano Banana, Nano Banana Pro, GPT Image 2, Seedream |
| Image editing | Yes | Layers (Jul 2026), Variants (Oct 2026), reframe |
| Text to video | Yes | Ray3.2, Ray3.14, Scenes |
| Image to video | Yes | Image animation; Scenes image-to-video |
| Video to video | Yes | Video style transformation; production video-to-video pipeline (Jul 2026) |
| Native audio in video | Not confirmed | |
| Lip-sync | Yes | Listed among platform features |
| Voice / TTS | Yes | Text-to-speech with emotional tone; ElevenLabs v3 voices |
| Music & SFX | Yes | ElevenLabs Music v1 and SFX v2 listed as models |
| Upscaling | Yes | Image and video upscaling guides added Aug 2026 |
| Character consistency | Yes | Master Reference Assets |
| Camera control | Yes | Ray3.2 frame-by-frame direction and up to 16 keyframes per clip |
| Custom training | Partial | Custom fine-tuning listed on Enterprise plan only |
| Third-party models | Yes | Veo 3.1, Kling 3.0, Kling Omni, Seedance 2.0/2.5, MiniMax H3, Nano Banana, GPT Image 2, ElevenLabs |
| Capability | Supported | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Infinite canvas | Yes | Infinite zoomable board with Frames, annotations and Pages (Jul 2026) |
| Node / flow builder | Partial | Luma Skills chain reusable agent workflows (Jun 2026) |
| AI agent | Yes | Luma Agents with Brainstorm and Create modes |
| Chat assistant | Yes | Agent chat interface drives generation |
| Team collaboration | Yes | Share links, Viewer/Editor roles, Team Workspaces, guest collaborators |
| Capability | Supported | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public API | Yes | Developer API (docs.lumalabs.ai); Ray3.2 API since Jun 2026 |
| MCP server | Partial | Luma connector for Claude creates an MCP connection (Oct 2026) |
| Mobile app | Not confirmed | |
| Desktop / local | No | |
| Open source | No |
| Capability | Supported | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Not confirmed | Pricing page shows no free plan |
| Commercial use | Yes | Included on Plus and above |
Yes Partial No Not confirmed by the vendor
What makes Luma Dream Machine different
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Agent-run workflow: Luma Agents plan, select models, generate and iterate from a brief, with a separate Brainstorm mode that doesn't spend credits on renders.
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Shot-level control on Ray3.2: up to 16 keyframes per clip, frame-by-frame direction, and Luma Scenes storyboards you can retime before rendering.
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Post-ready output from Ray3.2: native HDR and 16-bit EXR export, which most prompt-only generators don't offer.
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Multi-model access on one bill: Luma's own models plus Veo 3.1, Kling 3.0, Seedance 2.5, Nano Banana and ElevenLabs audio inside the same workspace.
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Master Reference Assets and Skills keep characters, products and house style consistent across a project and across a team.
Latest from Luma Dream Machine
- 3d ago AI Face Swapping Targets Commercial Localization Without Reshoots Luma Dream Machine introduces AI face swapping workflows to let commercial editors localize video ads and swap talent across campaign variations without reshoots.
- 3d ago Ray 3.2 Targets Studio Workflows with HDR Exports and Camera Controls Luma Dream Machine positions its Ray 3.2 model and HDR exports as commercial-grade alternatives to consumer face-swapping tools.
- 3d ago Luma Benchmarks AI Product Asset Generation Against Traditional Studio Shoots Luma Labs published a breakdown comparing AI-generated product photography and video assets against traditional studio shoots across cost, iteration speed, and visual fidelity.
- 3d ago AI Relighting Controls Bring Studio Lighting Customization to Product Visuals Luma Dream Machine introduces AI relighting controls, letting creators alter lighting angles, shadows, and atmospheric mood around product assets.
- 3d ago Dream Machine Adds AI Face Swapping for Character Consistency Luma Dream Machine expands video face swapping features, allowing creators to maintain character identity across dynamic visual sequences.
About Luma Dream Machine
Luma's product is now a creative workspace rather than a single prompt box. Luma Agents interpret a brief, choose models, and handle generation, iteration and variations, with a Brainstorm mode for planning without rendering and a Create mode for producing assets. Assets live on an infinite board with Frames, annotations and Pages, and Master Reference Assets keep characters, products and logos consistent across shots.
What changed in 2026: Ray3.14 added native 1080p output in January. Ray3.2 (9 June) brought up to 16 keyframes per clip, HDR generation, 16-bit EXR export and the first API for the model. Luma Scenes (11 August) generates an editable keyframe storyboard before rendering with Ray 3.2 or Seedance 2. Luma Skills (16 June) packages repeatable workflows, and Layers (29 July) and Variants (1 October) cover image decomposition and multi-format ad resizing. Partner models were added through the year, including Seedance 2.5 (6 August) and MiniMax H3.
It is aimed at filmmakers and agencies who want shot-level control (camera moves, keyframe timing, creature motion) and team review, rather than one-off clips. For a film workflow, the usual pattern is to build a storyboard in Scenes or Agents, lock a reference asset, render shots with Ray3.2, then take EXR or 1080p output into an NLE for grade and edit. Pricing is credit-based per plan, so a plan's real clip count depends on resolution and model; check the credit table before committing a production budget.
What's new in Luma Dream Machine
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Claude Motion to Luma partnership
Animated explainers made in Claude Motion can be opened in Luma for restyling, reframing and final video through the Luma connector in Claude.
Source: lumalabs.ai ↗ -
Luma Variants launched
Takes one signed-off still and produces resized and translated versions for chosen placements and languages while keeping the logo, headline and CTA intact.
Source: lumalabs.ai ↗ -
Luma Scenes
Text-to-video and image-to-video workflow that generates an editable keyframe storyboard (Uni-1) before rendering with Ray 3.2 or Seedance 2, in 9:16 or 16:9.
Source: lumalabs.ai ↗ -
Seedance 2.5 and MiniMax H3 added to Luma
Third-party video models Seedance 2.5 (6 Aug) and MiniMax H3 (6 Aug) became available in Luma and Luma Agents.
Source: lumalabs.ai ↗ -
Layers
Powered by Uni-1, decomposes and generates images as independent editable layers.
Source: lumalabs.ai ↗ -
Ray3.2 model and API
Up to 16 keyframes per clip, 20-second 1080p clips, native HDR, 16-bit EXR export, and the first API access for the Ray model's control surface.
Source: lumalabs.ai ↗
Models available in Luma Dream Machine
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Veo 3.1 Latest $$$ Google Third-party, available in Luma
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Seedance 2.5 Latest $$$ ByteDance Third-party, live in Luma since 6 Aug 2026 Also: Seedance 2.0
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Kling 3.0 Latest $$$ Kuaishou Third-party, available in Luma Also: Kling Omni
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MiniMax H3 $ MiniMax Third-party, available in Luma Agents since 6 Aug 2026
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Ray3.2 $ Luma AI Up to 20 s at 1080p, 16 keyframes, native HDR, EXR export; API since Jun 2026 Also: Ray3.14
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GPT Image 2 — OpenAI Third-party image model in Luma
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SFX v2 Latest — ElevenLabs Music, sound effects and voice in Luma
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$ · $$ · $$$ = relative cost against other models of the same type, on fal.ai list prices. Cost inside Luma Dream Machine depends on its own plans and credits.
Key Features
- Luma Agents: plan, select models, generate, iterate and vary from one brief (Brainstorm and Create modes)
- Ray3.2: up to 16 keyframes per clip, native HDR, 16-bit EXR export, 20 s clips at 1080p
- Luma Scenes: editable keyframe storyboard before render, 9:16 or 16:9
- Infinite board with Frames, annotations, Pages and semantic asset search
- Master Reference Assets for character, product and logo consistency
- Luma Skills: reusable, shareable agent workflows for teams
- Layers: decompose and generate editable image layers
- Variants: resize and translate a finished still into multiple placements and languages
- Reframe, video style transformation, extension, captions and stitching
- Shared collaboration with Viewer and Editor roles, plus a developer API
When to reach for it — and when to skip
Reach for it when…
- Ray3.2 gives shot-level control (16 keyframes) and post-ready HDR/EXR output
- Agent workflow cuts the prompt-iterate loop for storyboards and variations
- Multiple partner models (Veo 3.1, Kling 3.0, Seedance 2.5) in one subscription and workspace
- Commercial use on every paid plan, with collaboration included
- Developer API and a Claude connector make it scriptable
Skip it when…
- Entry price is $30/month, above the $15 Runway Standard list price
- Agent credit usage makes it hard to predict clips per plan before buying
- Team plan still priced by sales contact; no public seat pricing
- No free plan on the pricing page
Best For
✓ Ideal for
- Storyboard-driven shorts and ads where keyframe timing matters (Ray3.2 and Scenes)
- Agencies producing one hero spot resized to many placements (Variants)
- Creature and character motion with consistent references (Master Reference Assets)
- Teams that review and iterate with guest collaborators on a shared board
- Pipelines that need EXR or HDR output for grade in Resolve or Premiere
✗ Not built for
- Solo creators who want the cheapest clips (Plus is $30/mo and burns credits quickly at 1080p)
- Quick one-off clips with no need for agents or a shared board
- Projects that need a free, watermark-free trial before paying
Working Tips from Filmmakers Using Luma Dream Machine
- 01 Use Brainstorm mode for storyboarding first; it plans without rendering, so no credits are spent on shots you will cut.
- 02 Draft at 540p or 720p while you lock timing, then render final shots at 1080p.
- 03 Put characters, products and logos into Master Reference Assets before generating, so variations stay on-model across shots.
- 04 Export EXR from Ray3.2 when you need grade headroom; check the output format in the Ray3.2 settings before a batch run.
- 05 Check plan credits against your shot list before buying; the agent can generate more variations than you need, which drains the monthly pool.
Luma Dream Machine pricing in 2026
| Plan | Price | What you get |
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| Plus | $30 monthly, or $25/mo billed yearly ($300/yr) |
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| Pro | $90 monthly, or $75/mo billed yearly ($900/yr) |
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| Ultra | $300 monthly, or $250/mo billed yearly ($3,000/yr) |
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| Team | Contact sales custom |
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| Enterprise | Contact sales custom |
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Prices checked against Luma Dream Machine's pricing page on 9 Oct 2026. Vendors change plans often, so confirm before you buy.
Luma Dream Machine vs Runway vs Kling AI vs Google Veo 3
| Luma Dream Machine | Runway | Kling AI | Google Veo 3 | |
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| Price | From $30/month (Plus), or $25/month billed yearly ($300/yr) | Free (125 one-time credits); Standard $15/mo ($12/mo billed annually) | See the vendor's pricing page | Gemini API: $0.05 to $0.60 per generated second depending on tier and resolution. Consumer access via Google AI Plus from EUR 4.99/mo (200 Flow credits). |
| Infinite canvas | Yes | Not confirmed | Partial | Not confirmed |
| Node / flow builder | Partial | Yes | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| AI agent | Yes | Yes | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Chat assistant | Yes | Yes | Not confirmed | Partial |
| Team collaboration | Yes | Yes | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Text to image | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Image editing | Yes | Yes | Not confirmed | No |
| Text to video | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Image to video | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Video to video | Yes | Yes | Yes | Partial |
| Native audio in video | Not confirmed | Partial | Yes | Yes |
| Lip-sync | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Voice / TTS | Yes | Yes | Partial | No |
| Music & SFX | Yes | Yes | Not confirmed | No |
| Upscaling | Yes | Yes | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Character consistency | Yes | Partial | Yes | Partial |
| Camera control | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes | Partial |
| Custom training | Partial | Partial | Not confirmed | No |
| Third-party models | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Public API | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | Partial | Yes | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Mobile app | Not confirmed | Yes | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Free tier | Not confirmed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Commercial use | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes | Not confirmed |
Each column comes from that tool's own researched page. "Not confirmed" means the vendor doesn't say.
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Sources
Facts on this page were checked against Luma Dream Machine's own pricing, product and changelog pages on , then cross-checked with independent coverage where vendor pages were silent. Anything we couldn't confirm is marked "Not confirmed" rather than guessed.
- Luma pricing page lumalabs.ai
- Luma Dream Machine product page lumalabs.ai
- Luma news index (Jun-Oct 2026) lumalabs.ai
- Ray3.2 Model & API announcement lumalabs.ai
- Luma Scenes announcement lumalabs.ai
- Luma Variants announcement lumalabs.ai
- Claude Motion to Luma partnership lumalabs.ai
- Luma API documentation docs.lumalabs.ai
- Runway pricing page (comparison column) runway.com
- eesel.ai Luma pricing guide eesel.ai
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