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Luma AIVideo model

Luma Ray 3

The first native 16-bit HDR video model, with reasoning-driven drafts.

Video Generation

#10

of 18
14.1 pts behind #1

0

races led

4

weeks at #1

77.5

score

Released
Sep 18, 2025
1.1 yr ago
Context
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n/a
Price
$0.08 / sec
list price
Speed
—
median
Modalities
text · image
outputs video
Weights
Closed
API and apps

The 30-second version

The first native 16-bit HDR video model, with reasoning-driven drafts.

Key takeaways
  • 1HDR output for professional grading.
  • 2Draft mode for fast exploration.
  • 3Strong in professional pipelines.

What you need to know

Purpose

Professional-grade video for colourists and VFX pipelines.

Where it ranks

Current snapshot · illustrative scores · click any race to watch it

CinematicAnimationPhysicsAudioConsistency

Ray 3Best on each axis

Video Generation over time

#1 frontierRay 3Hailuo 2.3Imagine 1.5
65.070.075.080.085.090.095.02025Apr ’25Jul ’25Oct ’252026Apr ’26Jul ’26Oct ’26

Best use cases

01

Post-production

Footage that will be colour graded.

Update history

The distilled version first; open any release for the deeper breakdown.