Luma AI

AI platform for 3D capture, video generation, and spatial intelligence with physics-based realism

4.1

Design & CreativeFreemium

Editorial Review

Luma AI occupies a unique position in the generative AI landscape by bridging 3D spatial understanding with video generation. Its NeRF-based 3D capture technology is genuinely impressive -- point your phone at an object, walk around it, and get a navigable 3D model without any specialized hardware. The Dream Machine video engine produces clips with notably better depth, physics, and camera movement than most competitors. The pricing structure is reasonable for individual creators, with a free tier for experimentation and paid plans starting at $30/month for commercial use. The API opens doors for developers who want to integrate video or 3D generation into their own products. Character Seeds and Camera Motion SDK show continued investment in features that professional users need. The main caveats are that the interface feels less polished than Runway or Pika, some features remain under-documented, and 3D capture struggles with reflective surfaces. For developers and 3D-oriented creators, Luma is a compelling choice; for users who just want the most accessible video generation experience, Pika or Runway may be easier starting points.

Pros

Unique combination of 3D capture and generative video in one platform

Physics-based realism and spatial awareness superior to most competitors

Accessible 3D capture from standard smartphone cameras

Developer API enables programmatic integration

Key Features

Dream Machine text-to-video and image-to-video generationNeRF-based 3D capture from smartphone videoGenie text-to-3D object generationCamera Motion SDK for precise camera controlCharacter Seeds for identity consistency across clipsKeyframe control for smooth transitionsDeveloper API for programmatic accessMulti-platform support (Web, iOS, Android)

About Luma AI

Luma AI combines Neural Radiance Field (NeRF) technology for photorealistic 3D capture with its Dream Machine generative video engine that understands depth, physics, and spatial relationships. The platform allows users to create 3D models from phone camera footage, generate videos from text or images, and build 3D objects from text prompts via its Genie feature.