Kling 2.1
A video generation model developed by Kling: fast and affordable video animation from images.
TL;DR
Best choice for animating existing images into videos quickly and cost-effectively. Great for product shots, simple lifestyle scenes and mascot animations.
Strengths for marketers
Speed and cost: Fastest video generation with budget-friendly pricing.
Clean product animation: Crisp product close-ups without visual artifacts.
Reliable camera motion: Smooth, natural camera movements and physics.
Consistent animation: Excellent at bringing static images to life while maintaining visual consistency.
Ideal use cases
Product videos: Animate product photos into dynamic showcases and demonstrations.
B-roll content: Create supporting video content from existing brand imagery.
Mascot animation: Bring brand characters and mascots to life from static illustrations.
E-commerce videos: Convert product photography into animated showcases for online stores.
Social media content: Transform static posts into engaging video content for better reach.
Weaknesses
Struggles with complex, multi-element scenes
May alter fine details like skin textures or small text on products
Limited to relatively simple animations
Does not handle sound/voice, needs to be coupled with a dedicated node
How to use effectively
Structure your prompts with these key elements for best results:
Subject + Description: "Woman in red jacket" or "Sleek smartphone"
Movement: What action happens - "rotates slowly," "bounces gently," "glides forward"
Scene + Setting: Where it happens - "on marble surface," "in modern kitchen"
Camera work: "Close-up shot," "tracking movement," "low-angle view"
Lighting/Mood: "Soft morning light," "dramatic shadows," "bright studio lighting"
Pro tips:
Be specific but natural: Write like you're describing a scene to someone
Focus on one main action: Multiple movements can confuse the model
Use cinematic language: Camera angles and lighting descriptions improve quality
Start simple: Basic prompts often work better than overly complex ones
Example prompts
"Close-up tracking shot: The smartphone slowly rotates on a white surface, camera circles around showing all angles, soft studio lighting"
"Low-angle view: The mascot character waves enthusiastically at the camera, bright cheerful lighting, studio background"
"Side tracking shot: The product moves forward across a marble counter, camera follows smoothly, warm natural lighting"
Model parameters
Versions
This model is available in three versions:
Standard: Fastest and cheapest version of the model, lower output resolution (720p)
Pro: Best for animation of a starting frame (product shots, lifestyle videos, mascot).
Master: Best for animation of a starting frame when Kling 2.1 Pro falls short.
Most workflows work great with the Pro version.
Inputs accepted
Text + 1 Reference Image (starting frame)
Output characteristics
Default Resolution:
720p for Standard
1080p for Pro & Master
Duration options: 5s or 10 s
Available Aspect Ratios: 1:1, 16:9, 9:16
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