Luma Ray 2 is a video-generation model that converts text or image prompts into short, photorealistic video clips with cinematic control. Designed for creators who need high-quality visuals without a deep technical stack, Ray 2 produces up to 1080p footage and clips up to 10 seconds long. Users can direct camera moves, lighting and character interactions with simple natural-language instructions or by providing reference images, allowing rapid prototyping or production-ready sequences for film, ads, games, e-commerce and education. Ray 2 emphasizes realism: smooth motion, believable lighting and lifelike textures make generated scenes suitable for cutscenes, product demos, short commercial spots, and illustrative educational clips. The model supports both text-to-video and image-to-video workflows, so you can start from a written concept or feed it a reference image to preserve style, composition or subject appearance. Integration with Amazon Bedrock and Luma’s Dream Machine platform simplifies access, letting non-technical users create complex shots through an intuitive interface. Practical benefits include faster iteration on storyboards and visual concepts, reduced need for costly location shoots or actor sessions for short sequences, and the ability to produce consistent, repeatable visuals for marketing and prototype content. Note the current constraints: clips are limited to around 10 seconds at up to 1080p, the model does not support custom fine-tuning, and availability is tied to paid Dream Machine subscriptions. Some users have reported slower generation times or occasional failures during high demand. Despite these caveats, Luma Ray 2 delivers a powerful, user-friendly option for anyone who needs realistic short video generation from text or reference images.