Luma Modify Video is Rivya's prompt-led AI video editor for transforming an existing clip while keeping its timing foundation. Use it when the task is visual rewrite, not export cleanup.
Purpose-built for source-video rewriting, not simple enhancementBest on short clips with one rewrite goal and one English-initial prompt
Better fit than upscalers when the look, atmosphere, or art direction should change
Input
1 video reference
Output
AI Video Generator
Credits
30 credits per generation
Best for
Turning one approved source clip into a different mood, style, or art direction
Example output
Preview for an anti-gravity weightlifting challenge, focused on athlete setup, floating barbell motion, camera path, editable details, and the final hero frame.
Check the input, output, credits, and example result, then try this model directly on the page. Move into Studio when you need saved history, assets, or longer iteration.
Example output
Preview for an anti-gravity weightlifting challenge, focused on athlete setup, floating barbell motion, camera path, editable details, and the final hero frame.
Best for
Turning one approved source clip into a different mood, style, or art directionCreative second-pass rewrites of demos, trailers, and branded footageTesting alternate visual concepts on existing footage before opening a full editorTeams that want prompt-led video transformation rather than resolution cleanup
Supports
Video RewriteStyle Reconstruction
Online trial
Use Luma Modify Video
Use Luma Modify Video to upload a short clip and rewrite its visual style with a prompt while keeping the timing base.
Results
Luma Modify Video
LumaText to Video
Luma Modify Video is Rivya's prompt-led AI video editor for transforming an existing clip while keeping its timing foundation. Use it when the task is visual rewrite, not export cleanup.
Luma Modify Video
No result yet. Submit a prompt to start a run.
Video RewriteStyle Reconstruction
Prompt starters
Start Luma Modify Video with a proven prompt
Use a template already mapped to Luma Modify Video when you want a stronger first run than a blank prompt.
Preview for an anti-gravity weightlifting challenge, focused on athlete setup, floating barbell motion, camera path, editable details, and the final hero frame.
Anti-gravity weightlifting video preview showing a lifter, floating plates, controlled slow-motion movement, and final hero frame.
Input
1 video reference
What to notice
Anti-gravity weightlifting video preview showing a lifter, floating plates, controlled slow-motion movement, and final hero frame.
Credits per use
30 credits per generation
Why this model works
Why this model works
Purpose-built for source-video rewriting, not simple enhancement
Best on short clips with one rewrite goal and one English-initial prompt
Better fit than upscalers when the look, atmosphere, or art direction should change
Best-fit tasks
Best-fit tasks
Turning one approved source clip into a different mood, style, or art directionCreative second-pass rewrites of demos, trailers, and branded footageTesting alternate visual concepts on existing footage before opening a full editorTeams that want prompt-led video transformation rather than resolution cleanup
Model proof
Preview clip for a miniature future city title sequence brief, focused on model scale, layered light activation, stable camera rise, and editable title-safe framing.
Miniature future city title sequence preview with tabletop model buildings, layered glowing windows, and clean final title space.
Preview clip for a mobile 3D scan promo brief, focused on scan action, model reconstruction, workflow context, and CTA clarity.
Mobile 3D scan workflow promo preview with phone capture and a floating reconstructed model.
Preview for a phone-shot mecha vehicle reveal, focused on scene setup, handheld camera path, transformation continuity, editable details, and the final hero frame.
Decision fit
When this model is the right choice
Decision fit
Fit signals
Purpose-built for source-video rewriting, not simple enhancement
Best on short clips with one rewrite goal and one English-initial prompt
Better fit than upscalers when the look, atmosphere, or art direction should change
Public docs define MP4, MOV, or AVI inputs up to 10 seconds; Rivya caps uploads at 95MB for reliable Cloudflare delivery
Fixed 30-credit pricing on an asynchronous project that stays separate from generic video jobs
Best-fit tasks
Use it when the task looks like this
Turning one approved source clip into a different mood, style, or art directionCreative second-pass rewrites of demos, trailers, and branded footageTesting alternate visual concepts on existing footage before opening a full editorTeams that want prompt-led video transformation rather than resolution cleanup
Quiet facts
Inputs, output, and credits to confirm
Provider
Luma
Category
Video
Capabilities
Video Rewrite · Style Reconstruction
Credit model
30 credits per generation
Input path
1 video reference
Prompt setup
Prompt-guided
FAQ
Luma Modify Video FAQ
What kind of video work is Luma Modify Video actually the best fit for?
Luma Modify Video is best for short, focused source-video rewrites where the clip is already usable but the look still needs to change. It works well for second-pass mood shifts, style tests on approved footage, and quick transformation runs where the goal is one rewrite idea, not a full rebuild.
What is Luma Modify Video's real scope on Rivya right now?
On Rivya, this option is a narrow video-to-video rewrite path built around one source clip. Public controls are intentionally minimal, with watermark handling on top of the rewrite prompt. It is meant for short clips and English-first rewrite prompts, not for building a broader multi-input transformation project.
What matters most when you are deciding whether Luma Modify Video is enough?
The most important question is whether the clip is short enough and the rewrite goal is singular enough to stay narrow. If the job can be described as one clean visual change to one existing clip, this option fits well. If the transformation needs more inputs, more control, or a bigger managed project, you are probably already outside what this model does best.
When is Luma Modify Video worth its current credit tier?
Rivya currently lists a fixed 30 credits per generation. That is easy to justify when you need a quicker, cheaper source-video rewrite than a heavier transformation option, especially if the footage is already strong and the rewrite goal is precise.
When should I choose Luma Modify Video over Aleph or an upscaler?
Choose an upscaler when the export only needs to look cleaner. Choose Runway Aleph when the rewrite needs a broader dedicated transformation option with optional image guidance. Choose Luma Modify Video when one short clip, one focused rewrite goal, and a lower-cost source-video transformation are enough.
What can I test first on this page?
Start here when the first result is about checking whether one short clip can take a clean prompt-led rewrite. Use it for quick mood shifts, style tests, and narrow transformation passes on footage you already like.
What can I set up on this page?
This page supports one source video and a rewrite prompt, with watermark handling on top. That is intentionally narrow because the job here is to rewrite an existing clip, not to open a more elaborate transformation project.
Which checks are worth making before I hit run?
First make sure the source clip is short enough and the rewrite goal is specific enough to fit the model's narrow path. Then check whether the prompt really describes one visual change, and whether watermark handling matters for the review copy. If the request already feels broad, it probably wants a bigger option than this.
Do I need to sign in before I run here, and how do credits work?
The page is public, but the actual rewrite run is still gated behind sign in. Rivya currently lists a fixed 30 credits per generation, so you can inspect the clip and settle the rewrite goal first, then sign in when you are ready to run it.
When should I stay on this page, and when should I move into the full Studio?
Stay on this page while you are checking one short clip rewrite and deciding whether the narrow Luma path is enough. Open the full Studio once the project needs saved versions, multiple clips, or a longer managed transformation project.
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