T2V-01-Director is a specialized video generation model developed by MiniMax, also known as the Hailuo AI Director model. It is designed to provide high-precision camera control and cinematic aesthetics, allowing creators to act as virtual directors by using natural language or specific bracketed commands to guide shot movements. The model is a text-to-video-only variant within the Hailuo AI model family.
The model's primary feature is its Camera Movement Control System, which interprets instructions like [Push in], [Pan left], [Tilt up], and [Shake] embedded directly within prompts. It supports up to three combined camera actions per clip, which can be executed simultaneously or sequentially. This capability is intended to reduce the randomness often associated with AI video generation and ensure that the output adheres strictly to the user's creative intent.
Technically, T2V-01-Director generates high-definition video clips at 720p resolution (1280x720) with a frame rate of 25 frames per second. The clips typically last between 5 and 6 seconds. The model is built on a native video-centric architecture optimized for temporal consistency, realistic character preservation, and superior prompt adherence compared to earlier standard video models.