MiniMax H3
MiniMax H3 (Hailuo-03) is the next-generation open-weight multimodal video model from MiniMax, producing 2K clips at 24 FPS with native stereo audio generated in the same pass. It supports text-to-video and image-to-video with optional first-to-last frame control, durations from 5 to 15 seconds, and six aspect ratios from 21:9 to 9:16. It is the image-to-video pick for a subject that has to act on beats, such as head turns, reactions, and gestures, and it lands each beat the prompt asks for. Ideal for cinematic storytelling, social content, and any workflow that needs sound locked to motion without a separate audio pass.
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MiniMax H3 (Hailuo-03) is the next-generation open-weight multimodal video model from MiniMax, producing 2K clips at 24 FPS with native stereo audio generated in the same pass. It supports text-to-video and image-to-video with optional first-to-last frame control, durations from 5 to 15 seconds, and six aspect ratios from 21:9 to 9:16. It is the image-to-video pick for a subject that has to act on beats, such as head turns, reactions, and gestures, and it lands each beat the prompt asks for. Ideal for cinematic storytelling, social content, and any workflow that needs sound locked to motion without a separate audio pass.
Connect Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or Codex to Layer’s MCP server and MiniMax H3 becomes a tool your agent can reach for — it picks the parameters, runs the generation, and shows you the result in the conversation.
https://mcp.app.layer.ai/mcpAsk your agent
“Use MiniMax H3 to animate a torch-lit dungeon corridor with a slow dolly forward.”
execute_forge({
"base_model_id": "minimax-h3",
"prompt": "A torch-lit dungeon corridor, slow dolly forward",
"batch_size": 1,
"duration_seconds": 5
})Authenticate with a personal access token, post the model’s own form, and poll the inference until it completes. Every field below is accepted by this endpoint.
# Start the generation — returns an inference id straight away.
curl -X POST https://api.app.layer.ai/api/v2/workspaces/$WORKSPACE_ID/base-models/minimax-h3/inferences \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $LAYER_TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"prompt": "A torch-lit dungeon corridor, slow dolly forward"
}'
# Poll until status is "complete" — the response then carries the asset URLs.
curl https://api.app.layer.ai/api/v2/workspaces/$WORKSPACE_ID/inferences/$INFERENCE_ID \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $LAYER_TOKEN"- prompt stringrequired
- Describe what to generate, or the change to make.
- aspect_ratio enumdefault LANDSCAPE_16_9_768p18 options
- The shape and size of the output.
- prompt_enhancement enumdefault AUTO5 options
- Let the model rewrite the prompt before generating.
- seed integer
- The starting point for the model's randomness. The same seed and settings give the same result.
- duration_seconds integerdefault 5
- Length of the generated clip, in seconds.
- guidance_file_first_frame file[]
- The frame the video starts on
- guidance_file_last_frame file[]
- The frame the video ends on
- prompt_language string
- The language the prompt is written in, so it reaches the model as you meant it.
Why use MiniMax H3 for video?
Cinematic video generation
MiniMax H3 creates high-fidelity video content suitable for trailers, gameplay previews, and marketing materials with temporal consistency.
Flexible input modes
Generate from text prompts, reference images, or existing video. Supports various aspect ratios and durations for different content needs.
Production-ready output
Clean motion, stable framing, and coherent transitions make outputs ready for direct use in UA campaigns and social content.
Game trailers and cinematic previews
Create attention-grabbing trailers and gameplay previews that showcase your game at its best. High temporal consistency ensures smooth, professional results.
UA video creative at scale
Generate dozens of video ad variants for A/B testing across platforms. Rapid iteration lets performance teams optimize creative angles quickly.
Character animations and in-game cinematics
Bring characters to life with animated sequences for cutscenes, promotional materials, and social content.
FAQ
How much does MiniMax H3 cost? Is it free?+
How does Layer's pricing work?+
There are no seat fees, feature gates, or plans on Layer. Instead, our platform uses a consumption based system with Creative Units (CUs) with a flexible monthly subscription. Every generation on Layer (image, video, 3D, or audio) consumes a Creative Unit, and you only pay for what you create.
What Elo score does MiniMax H3 have?+
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