VideoMiniMaxvdirector· Released 2025-07-01

Minimax Director

Director-mode video generation with professional creative control over camera and pacing.

Minimax Director is MiniMax's professional video generation model with director-mode controls for camera angles, pacing, and scene composition. It's designed for creators who need fine-grained control over video output. On Oakgen, a 5-second clip costs about 130 credits (~$0.50).

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Capabilities at a glance

  • Director-mode controls for camera and composition
  • Fine-grained pacing and scene control
  • Professional-quality output
  • 40–80 second generation
  • Image-to-video and subject reference modes

Specs

Starting price
$0.50 / generation
Generation time
40–80 seconds
Max resolution
1920×1080
Inputs → outputs
text, image → video

How to use Minimax Director

  1. 1
    Use director-mode controls
    Specify camera angles ('low angle', 'bird's eye'), movement ('dolly forward', 'pan right'), and pacing ('slow build', 'quick cuts').
  2. 2
    Upload subject references
    Provide a subject reference image to maintain character or product consistency across clips.

API access

curl -X POST https://api.oakgen.ai/v1/generate/video \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $OAKGEN_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "minimax-director",
    "prompt": "Low angle shot of a chef plating a dish, dramatic kitchen lighting",
    "duration": 5
  }'

License & commercial use

Licensed through MiniMax's commercial terms.

Permitted on all paid Oakgen plans.

FAQs

How much does Minimax Director cost on Oakgen?
Minimax Director starts at $0.50 per generation on Oakgen. Most generations complete in 40–80 seconds. The $19/month Pro plan includes 5,000 credits, covering roughly 38 generations per month.
Can I use Minimax Director commercially?
Permitted on all paid Oakgen plans.
What is the maximum output resolution?
Minimax Director supports up to 1920×1080.
Does Oakgen provide API access to Minimax Director?
Yes. Oakgen's REST API exposes Minimax Director under the model slug 'minimax-director'. See the API snippet below for an example request.

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