Technical Specifications of minimax-video-01
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model ID | minimax-video-01 |
| Provider | MiniMax |
| Model type | AI video generation model |
| Primary workflows | Text-to-video, image-to-video |
| Output format | Generated video file via asynchronous task workflow |
| Resolution | Up to 720p |
| Frame rate | 25 fps |
| Typical max duration | Up to 6 seconds |
| Generation style | Cinematic-quality motion and camera movement |
| API pattern | Async job submission, status polling, then file retrieval |
| Related API capabilities | Video task creation, task status query, file retrieval/download |
What is minimax-video-01?
minimax-video-01 is CometAPIโs platform identifier for MiniMaxโs Video-01 video generation model. MiniMax introduced Video-01 as its first AI-native video generation model, designed to create short high-definition videos from text prompts, with support for image-guided generation as well. The model is positioned around strong prompt responsiveness, cinematic camera motion, and visually polished short-form clips.
Based on MiniMaxโs official materials, Video-01 supports 720p output at 25 fps and can generate videos up to 6 seconds long. It offers both text-to-video and image-to-video workflows, making it suitable for creative prototyping, marketing visuals, concept animation, and social media content generation.
From an integration perspective, MiniMaxโs video APIs use an asynchronous workflow: you submit a generation task, receive a task_id, poll the task status, and then retrieve the generated file once processing completes successfully.
Main features of minimax-video-01
- Text-to-video generation: Create short videos directly from natural-language prompts describing subjects, scenes, actions, and motion.
- Image-to-video support: Start from a reference image and animate it using a text prompt for more controlled visual outputs.
- HD short-form output: Supports high-definition generation at 720p, aimed at visually striking results for compact video clips.
- 25 fps playback: Generates video at 25 frames per second, which helps produce smoother motion in short sequences.
- Cinematic camera movement: MiniMax highlights camera-motion effects as a core strength, useful for more dynamic and film-like generations.
- Prompt responsiveness: The model is described by MiniMax as having strong text responsiveness, helping it follow creative instructions more effectively.
- Asynchronous API workflow: Built for task-based generation, where you create a job, check status, and retrieve the finished video file after completion.
How to access and integrate minimax-video-01
Step 1: Sign Up for API Key
To get started with minimax-video-01, first sign up on CometAPI and generate your API key from the dashboard. After logging in, create a key and store it securely, since youโll use it to authenticate every request to the minimax-video-01 API.
Step 2: Send Requests to minimax-video-01 API
Use CometAPI's MiniMax-compatible endpoint at POST /v1/video_generation.
curl https://api.cometapi.com/v1/video_generation \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $COMETAPI_API_KEY" \
-d '{
"model": "video-01",
"prompt": "A paper boat floating on calm water at sunrise."
}'
Step 3: Retrieve and Verify Results
The API returns a task ID. Poll GET /v1/query/video_generation?task_id={task_id} to check generation status and retrieve the output video URL when complete.