PixVerse C1: Cinematic AI Video for Film Production on Models and API | RunComfy

PixVerse / PixVerse C1#

PixVerse C1 turns text, images, paired frames, and references into film-oriented video. It supports clips up to 15 seconds, four resolution tiers through 1080p, and optional native audio, giving creative teams a single route from rough motion tests to polished short-form output.

The broader PixVerse C1 family covers text-to-video, image-to-video, first-to-last-frame transitions, and reference fusion. PixVerse C1 is designed for filmmakers, designers, agencies, and product teams that need controllable visual development without maintaining video-generation infrastructure.

Highlights#

• Flexible starting points: Use the task-specific form to begin with text or an image while related PixVerse C1 modes handle transitions and references.

• Production framing: Choose resolutions from 360p to 1080p and set duration from 1 to 15 seconds.

• Audio option: Add a generated soundtrack when picture and sound should be explored together.

• Repeatable iteration: Reuse a seed while refining prompts, framing, motion, and timing with PixVerse C1.

• Cinematic direction: Describe lens behavior, blocking, atmosphere, pacing, and subject motion instead of relying on a generic style label.

Parameters#

Parameter	Required	Type	Default	Range / Options	Description
image*	Yes (*)	string	https://playgrounds-storage-public.runcomfy.net/tools/7440/media-files/input.webp	URI	Starting image that anchors the generated shot.
prompt*	Yes (*)	string	A lone cyclist crosses a rain-swept bridge at blue hour as the camera tracks alongside, reflected city lights shimmering below, cinematic lighting, natural motion.	Free input	Describe the subject motion, camera behavior, lighting, and scene progression.
resolution	No	string	720p	360p, 540p, 720p, 1080p	Output quality tier shown as video resolution.
duration	No	integer	5	1-15	Requested output duration in seconds, from 1 through 15.
generate_audio_switch	No	boolean	false	Free input	Generate an optional native audio track with the video.
seed	No	integer	0	Free input	Seed used to reproduce or vary a generation.

Pricing#

[Limited Time Offer] Half price. Audio and 1080p are included at no extra cost. Billing is per generated second.

Resolution	Price
360p	$0.015/s
540p	$0.020/s
720p	$0.025/s
1080p	$0.025/s

Turning audio on does not change the rate. After this Limited Time Offer ends, regular rates start at $0.049/s for 720p and $0.094/s for 1080p.

How to Use#

• Open PixVerse C1 and choose the task form that matches your source material.

• Add the required prompt and upload the starting image when the current mode needs one.

• Write the visible subject, action, camera path, environment, and lighting in concrete terms.

• Select an aspect ratio when offered, then choose a resolution and duration.

• Turn audio on only when you want sound generated with the clip.

• Keep the default seed for exploration, or record a seed for controlled revisions.

• Generate a draft, review motion continuity and composition, then adjust one instruction at a time.

• Move the validated request to the HTTP API when your application needs repeatable generation.

Prompt & Reference Tips#

• Direct the camera: Phrases such as slow dolly-in, locked tripod, overhead orbit, or handheld follow give PixVerse C1 a clearer movement target.

• Separate motions: State what the subject does and what the camera does so the model does not merge both actions.

• Preserve composition: For image-led work, start with clean edges, readable silhouettes, and enough space for the intended movement.

• Plan the beat: Match the amount of action to the selected duration; one clear event often reads better than several competing events.

• Name the atmosphere: Add time of day, key light, weather, color temperature, and material response where they matter.

• Iterate deliberately: Hold the seed while testing a prompt change, then vary it after the direction is stable.

How PixVerse C1 compares to other models#

• Task coverage: Based on publicly available information, PixVerse C1 combines several video workflows under one model family, while some alternatives focus on a narrower input type.

• Duration control: The 1-15 second range makes PixVerse C1 suitable for both quick motion studies and complete short shots.

• Resolution choices: Four output tiers let teams separate inexpensive drafting from 1080p delivery.

• Sound workflow: Optional generated audio can reduce the gap between visual ideation and an early audiovisual cut.

More Models to Try#

• PixVerse C1 Image To Video for animating a composed still.

• PixVerse C1 Transition for connecting specified opening and closing frames.

• PixVerse C1 Reference To Video for identity or appearance guidance.

• PixVerse V6 Extend for continuing an existing clip.