Leonardo AI: AI Video generation and motion control
Leonardo AIDemo summary
Shows how to generate videos from text prompts using models like Motion 2.0 and adjust camera movement and lighting vibes.
Step-by-step
- Navigate to Video from the top menu or under AI Tools on the left sidebar
- Select an AI model from the options on the left
- Type a descriptive prompt in the text field at the top
- Adjust Motion Control settings to define camera movement
- Select a style under Motion Elements, such as watercolor
- Configure additional settings like lighting, vibe, and color theme
- Click Generate
Options
- Use the Motion 2.0 model for 720p HD resolution
- Use the Veo model for different available settings
- Enhance the prompt using built-in tools
- Download the file as an mp4 or copy a shareable link
Watch out for
- Video generation requires a paid plan
- Token costs vary significantly by model, ranging from hundreds to over 1000 tokens
- Motion 2.0 is limited to a maximum length of 5 seconds
Tips
- Experiment with changing the lighting settings to see significant differences in the output
- Use Motion Elements to quickly set a specific artistic look like watercolor
All demos from “Leonardo AI - Tutorial for Beginners - How to Use [ FULL GUIDE 2026 ]”
- 0:490:51Basic image generation in Leonardo AIThe video demonstrates how to enter a text prompt and select AI models to generate images on the Leonardo AI platform.Leonardo AI· Text to Image
- 5:220:31Apply style elements to imagesShows how to use the 'Elements' tool to apply a futurism style and adjust its strength on a generated sports car image.Leonardo AI· AI Style Transfer
- 6:080:44Image-to-Image and Style ReferenceDemonstrates using a reference image to guide the AI's output, including using 'Style Reference' to copy colors while keeping the original subject.Leonardo AI· Image to Image
- 6:520:34Character Reference for consistencyShows how to upload a character image as a reference to maintain consistent appearance and clothing across different environments.Leonardo AI· AI Person Generator
- 8:130:32Upscaling images with Universal UpscalerThe tutorial walks through using the Universal Upscaler to increase image resolution using the Legacy model.Leonardo AI· AI Image Upscaler
- 8:520:46Generating images with Flow StateDemonstrates the 'Flow State' tool where images are generated continuously as the user scrolls through the page.Leonardo AI· AI Image Generator
- 10:071:44AI Video generation and motion controlCurrentShows how to generate videos from text prompts using models like Motion 2.0 and adjust camera movement and lighting vibes.Leonardo AI· Text to Video
- 12:370:19Realtime GenerationDemonstrates Leonardo AI's real-time generation tool that updates the image instantly as the user types a prompt.Leonardo AI· Text to Image
- 12:561:02Live drawing with Realtime CanvasShows the Realtime Canvas tool where the AI generates a high-quality image based on the user's live brush strokes and text instructions.Leonardo AI· AI Image Generator
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- 10:071:44AI Video generation and motion controlCurrentShows how to generate videos from text prompts using models like Motion 2.0 and adjust camera movement and lighting vibes.Skills Factory