Guide to Generating Videos with Hailuo MiniMax 01 Live

What is Hailuo MiniMax 01 Live?

Hailuo MiniMax 01 Live is an AI model that transforms static drawings and sketches into 5-second animated clips. It's available in our Video Generator's Image to Video mode, where you provide a drawing along with a text prompt to guide the animation.

It’s a great tool for animators testing ideas, illustrators adding motion to their work, and content creators looking to make quick animations. The AI preserves the style of hand-drawn art while creating smooth, natural movement, making it easy to experiment with animated concepts.

How to Generate Videos with MiniMax 01 Live?

Step 1. Choose the 01 Live Model in Video Generator

Navigate to the Video Generator, choose the Image to Video mode, and select the Minimax 01 Live model from the available options (or simply click here).

Step 2. Write a Prompt

Your prompt tells the AI how to animate the scene. A well-structured prompt might include:

• Subject: what is being animated (e.g., a character, an object, a background element)

• Action: what movement should happen (e.g., waving, blinking, floating)

• Mood/tone: should it feel energetic, calm, eerie, or playful?

• Background/setting: describe the surroundings or context.

Step 3. Upload an Image

Upload a sketch or drawing you'd like to animate:

• from your device, or

• choose it from your getimg.ai Gallery.

It will serve as the first frame of your clip.

Step 4. Adjust Parameters & (Optionally) Create a Soundtrack

Select your preferred aspect ratio: 16:9 (horizontal), 9:16 (vertical) or 1:1 (square).

You can also enhance your clip by checking the "Generate soundtrack" box to add automatically generated sound effects that match the mood of your animation.

Step 5. Generate a Video

Click "Generate video" and wait while the AI processes your request. Once complete, you can preview the animation and download it in MP4 format.

Ready to give it a shot? The best way to learn is by doing!