ActionLuma AIUpdated September 2026
How do I generate video with Luma Dream Machine?
Short answer: You can luma dream machine in Luma AI by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the Luma AI Luma Dream Machine action to a workflow, map its 6 inputs from any upstream app, and it runs automatically every time the trigger fires. No code, and a free tier to start.
Inputs
The fields this action accepts.
Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Model model | options | Required | Model. Options: Ray 2 (best), Ray 2 Flash, Ray 1.6 |
Prompt prompt | string | Required | Prompt (required) |
Aspect Ratio aspect_ratio | options | Optional | Aspect Ratio. Options: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1 … |
Duration duration | options | Optional | Duration. Options: 5s, 9s |
Resolution resolution | options | Optional | Resolution. Options: 540p, 720p, 1080p |
Loop loop | options | Optional | Loop. Options: No, Yes |
Sample request
{"model": "{{trigger.model}}","prompt": "{{trigger.prompt}}","aspect_ratio": "{{trigger.aspect_ratio}}","duration": "{{trigger.duration}}","resolution": "{{trigger.resolution}}"}
Returns
{"id": "gen-abc123","model": "ray-2","state": "queued","assets": null}
Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.
Triggered by
Apps that pair well as the trigger for Luma Dream Machine.
Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.
FAQ
Questions about Luma Dream Machine.
What does the Luma Dream Machine action do in Luma AI?
Text-to-video or image-to-video with strong cinematic motion. Async; returns task ID for polling Get Generation. For production, use webhook callback to skip polling.
What inputs does Luma Dream Machine require?
Required: Model, Prompt. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if Luma AI returns an error?
The run history shows the failed step with its input and the error message Luma AI returned, so you can fix the input and run the workflow again. Automatic retries are built into HTTP steps only, where you can also set your own retry count and delay.
Does Luma Dream Machine support batch operations?
Run Luma Dream Machine inside a loop to process each item in an array. TinyCommand does not throttle calls for you, so for large arrays add a Delay step if you need to stay within Luma AI's rate limits.
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