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MiniMax H3 Reference

MiniMax H3 Reference is the reference-guided mode of MiniMax's H3 (Hailuo-03) video model, accepting up to 5 reference images, 3 video clips, and 3 audio clips (11 files total) alongside a prompt. A reference video is followed shot for shot, in framing and timing, while the prompt changes the subject or the action in it, so an existing clip or ad can be edited whole with a new subject that moves and acts inside the original shots. Image references keep characters and styles consistent, and output is 2K video with native stereo audio across selectable or adaptive aspect ratios. It is weak at restyling a clip, and an added subject tends to cover the HUD, reward numbers, or call to action, so the prompt should name those as kept clear.

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Popularity
6
last 7 days
Price
2CU
per second
Released
2026
July
Capabilities
Reference imagesFirst frameSquare (1:1)Portrait (9:16)Landscape (16:9)5–15s
Subject-consistent multi-reference videoEditing a whole clip or ad shot for shot with a new, moving subjectUp to 5 images + 3 videos + 3 audio refs

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The complete content creation platform for modern game teams. From concepting to polished in-game assets - across Image, 3D, Video, and Audio.

Why use MiniMax H3 Reference for video?

Cinematic video generation

MiniMax H3 Reference 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

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

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

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 Reference cost? Is it free?+
Generating assets on Layer requires using Creative Units. This model's current price is 2 / second.
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 Reference have?+
MiniMax H3 Reference has an Artificial Analysis Arena Elo of 1356, which places it #5 of the 84 scored video models on Layer. Gemini Omni Flash leads that ranking with an Elo of 1368.

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