Luma Dream Machine: How to Create 1-Minute+ Videos in 2026
By default, Luma Dream Machine generates high-quality 5-second clips. To create professional, long-form content, you must use the "Extend" feature, which has been upgraded in 2026 to support even longer cinematic narratives.
💡 Pro Tip for Secnto Members: Using the "Relaxed Mode" during extensions is the best way to save credits when building 1-minute long-form stories. For our curated list of 2026 Motion Prompts,
check our Basic Tier Member Area.
Step 1: Generate Your Base Clip
Start with a high-quality 5-second video using a text prompt or an image keyframe. This serves as the foundation for your longer sequence.
Step 2: Access the "Extend" Feature
Once your initial video is ready, look for the "Extend" button on the generation dashboard. Clicking this allows you to add more frames to your existing motion seamlessly.
Step 3: Define the Next Scene
You have two powerful options to guide the extension:
- Prompt-Only: Type a new instruction (e.g., "the character turns and walks into the sunset") to tell the AI what happens next.
- Keyframing: Upload a new "End Frame" image. Luma will intelligently animate the transition from your current video to that specific visual.
Step 4: Chain Your Extensions
In 2026, the Ray 2 and Ray 3 models allow you to chain these 5-to-10-second extensions repeatedly. By using the last frame of one clip as the starting point for the next, you can build seamless cinematic videos that reach 1 minute or morein total length.
Step 5: Finalize and Export
Review your extended timeline for consistency. If satisfied, export your project in 1080p or 4K (available for Pro members).
| Feature | Default Length | Max Extended Length |
| Standard Gen | 5 Seconds | Up to 1 Minute+ (via Chaining) |
| Modify Video | 10 Seconds | Up to 30 Seconds |
How to make LONG Videos with Luma Labs Dream Machine
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