Kinovi
Kinovi is an AI video studio that turns short prompts and visual references into directed, cinematic clips. Built on Seedance 2.0, it focuses on reference-driven creation: users combine text, images, video, and audio, then “direct” the model with tags and shot instructions. It also includes AI image generation, making it suitable both for quick social content and more polished previsualization work.
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Pricing
- Free : $0. Includes 200 credits on sign up, all AI generation features, no watermark, and commercial use allowed.
- Starter Pack : $14.99 one-time. Includes 3,000 credits, all AI generation features, no watermark, commercial use allowed, and credits never expire.
- XL Pack : $99.99 one-time. Includes 22,000 credits, all AI generation features, no watermark, full commercial license, credits never expire, and the best value per credit.
Features
- Multimodal, reference-driven workflow: Accepts up to 9 images, 3 video clips, and 3 audio tracks plus natural language text, so style, motion, rhythm, and composition can all be guided instead of left to chance.
- @-Tag shot direction: File names can be tagged with @ in the prompt (for example assigning first frame, camera move, or soundtrack), giving directors granular control over how each reference shapes the final clip.
- Short-form AI video generation: Generates 4–15 second clips at 16:9, with options like First & Last Frame and Multi-Ref modes, powered by Seedance 2.0 Pro and more than 10 underlying AI models.
- Iterative editing tools: Shots can be extended, regenerated, or refined with new instructions, so creators can iterate on a promising take instead of restarting from scratch.
- Integrated image creator: Credits can be spent on still images starting around $0.06 per image, useful for boards, thumbnails, or standalone artwork.
- Credit-based studio economics: Pay-per-second video (roughly $0.20–$0.40 per second) keeps costs tied to actual usage rather than monthly subscriptions.
Use cases
- Indie Filmmakers and Directors: Using it to block out shots, experiment with camera moves, and generate previz for pitches.
- Marketing and Creative Agencies: Producing short product spots, social hooks, and animated explainers without full live-action crews.
- Content Creators and Influencers: Generating stylized B-roll, intros, and transitions for platforms such as TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram.
- Game, VFX, and Animation Teams: Rapidly sketching cinematic ideas, mood pieces, and motion tests before committing to full production.
- Uncommon Use Cases: Utilized by educators to demonstrate framing and camera language in film or media courses; adopted by product and UX teams to prototype motion graphics and launch visuals.