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Leonardo Motion - Image to Video

Bring static images to life using Leonardo AI's Motion technology, designed to add realistic movement and animation to your images.

Model Information​

  • Model ID: leonardo-motion
  • Display Name: Leonardo Motion
  • Provider: Leonardo AI

API Usage​

API Playground

https://api.1min.ai/api/features
Determines the amount of movement added (1-10)

Generated cURL Command:

curl -X POST "https://api.1min.ai/api/features" \
  -H "API-KEY: <your-api-key>" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
  "type": "IMAGE_TO_VIDEO",
  "model": "leonardo-motion",
  "conversationId": "IMAGE_TO_VIDEO",
  "promptObject": {
    "image": "<base64-encoded-image-or-url>",
    "motion_strength": 7
  }
}'

Parameters​

Required Parameters​

  • image (string): The source image for video generation. Can be a base64-encoded image or image URL
  • motion_strength (number): Controls the amount of movement added to the image

Parameter Details​

image​

  • Type: String
  • Required: Yes
  • Description: The source image to animate. Accepts base64-encoded images or image URLs.

motion_strength​

  • Type: Number
  • Required: Yes
  • Range: 1-10
  • Default: 7
  • Description: Determines the amount of movement added to the image. Lower values create subtle motion, while higher values produce more dramatic movement effects.

Motion Strength Guidelines​

  • 1-3: Subtle, gentle movements (breathing, slight swaying)
  • 4-6: Moderate motion (gentle wind effects, soft object movement)
  • 7-8: Strong movement (pronounced animation, dynamic effects)
  • 9-10: Maximum motion (dramatic animation, intense movement)

Response Format​

{}

Example Request​

curl -X POST https://api.1min.ai/api/features \
  -H "API-KEY: your-api-key" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "type": "IMAGE_TO_VIDEO",
    "model": "leonardo-motion",
    "conversationId": "IMAGE_TO_VIDEO",
    "promptObject": {
      "image": "data:image/jpeg;base64,/9j/4AAQSkZJRgABAQEAYABgAAD...",
      "motion_strength": 7
    }
  }'

Features​

  • Simple yet powerful motion control with a single parameter
  • Professional-quality animation results
  • Cost-effective at 117,000 credits per generation
  • Optimized for various image types and scenes
  • Suitable for social media, marketing, and creative projects
  • No complex parameter tuning required - just set motion strength and go

Best Practices​

Image Selection​

  • Use high-resolution images for best results
  • Images with clear subjects and backgrounds work best
  • Portrait and landscape orientations are both supported

Motion Strength Selection​

  • Start with medium values (5-7) and adjust based on results
  • Consider the subject matter: portraits may need lower values, landscapes can handle higher values
  • Test different values to find the optimal motion for your specific image

Use Cases​

  • Social Media Content: Create eye-catching animated posts
  • Marketing Materials: Add motion to product images and advertisements
  • Creative Projects: Bring artwork and photography to life
  • Presentations: Enhance slides with animated visuals
  • Web Design: Create engaging hero images and backgrounds