SkyReels V1 & API / Human Centric Video Generation Redefined!
Unleash the power of cinematic creativity with SkyReels V1, setting a new standard for AI generated video content focused on human, with 33 distinct facial expressions and over 400 natural movement combinations!
Our Pricing Plans
Pay-as-you-go access through PiAPI.
SkyReels Video Generation
$0.15 per generation
- Image-to-video generation
- Human-centric video output
Features
Capabilities from the production model page.
Human-Centric Precision
SkyReels V1 focuses on capturing authentic human emotions with its ability to generate 33 distinct facial expressions coupled with over 400 movement combinations.
Text-to-Video & Image-to-Video
Utilize our video diffusion transformer to effortlessly convert text and images into vivid video stories tailored to your vision.
Cinematic Aesthetics and Lighting
Each frame generated mirrors Hollywood-level cinematic quality, ensuring professional-grade video content through immaculate composition and actor positioning.
Unparalleled Training
Crafted through fine-tuning on the HunyuanVideo dataset, inclusive of 10 million high-quality film and TV clips, guaranteeing superior output grounded in rich cinematic history.
State-of-the-Art Performance
SkyReels V1 stands shoulder to shoulder with leading proprietary models like Kling and Hailuo, offering competitive open-source quality in text-to-video conversion.
Versatile Application
Ideal for filmmakers, content creators, and marketers seeking to enhance engagement with visually stunning narratives that effectively communicate and resonate with audiences.
User-Friendly API Integration
Seamlessly integrate the SkyReels V1 API into your existing workflow to empower your team with tools designed for creativity and efficiency.
Collaborative Innovation by Kunlun
Developed by the esteemed innovators at Kunlun, where cutting-edge technology meets creative empowerment.
Commercial Use
Subscribers to the Premium Plan are allowed to use the generated video outputs for commercial purposes to suit their needs.
Get started
Create your API key
Sign up and grab an API key from the PiAPI workspace — free credits are included on sign-up.
Top up credits
Add credits on the billing page when you are ready to scale beyond the free tier.
Call the API
POST your first task following the API docs, then poll the task until the result is ready.
Iterate in the playground
Prototype prompts and settings in the the playground above before wiring them into your product.
curl -X POST 'https://api.piapi.ai/api/v1/task' \
-H 'X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY' \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d '{
"model": "Qubico/skyreels",
"task_type": "img2video",
"input": {
"image": "YOUR_IMAGE_URL",
"prompt": "A person walking through a cinematic landscape",
"aspect_ratio": "16:9"
}
}'
# → { "task_id": "9d5a…", "status": "pending" }curl 'https://api.piapi.ai/api/v1/task/{task_id}' \
-H 'X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY'
# poll until status = completed
{
"data": {
"status": "completed",
"output": {
"video_url": "https://img.theapi.app/ephemeral/…"
}
}
}$ npm install -g piapi-cli $ piapi run skyreels \ image=YOUR_IMAGE_URL \ prompt="A person walking through a cinematic landscape" \ aspect_ratio=16:9 ✓ Task completed! https://img.theapi.app/ephemeral/…
Frequently asked questions
What is SkyReels Video Generator?
. It is the first and most advanced open-source human-centric video foundation model, fine-tuned from HunyuanVideo on tens of millions of high-quality film and television clips.
What is the SkyReels API?
The SkyReels API is provided by , designed to give developers access to the SkyReel V1 model. PiAPI uses its inference stack and hardware to deliver efficient, scalable video generation. With the SkyReels API, you can integrate SkyReel V1 human video generation into your apps and platforms.
What input types does the SkyReel V1 model support?
SkyReels supports texts and reference images, unlocking a wide range of creative opportunities.
What makes SkyReels V1 different from other video creation models?
SkyReels V1 excels with its human-centric design, offering precise facial expressions, movement combinations, and cinematic aesthetics from extensive training on high-quality film data.
Can I use videos generated from the SkyReel API for commercial purposes?
PiAPI does not restrict lawful use of the generator and its API; you may use generated video for lawful commercial purposes within the limits of the original model license.
Are there refunds?
No, we do not offer refunds. When you first sign up for PiAPI Workspace, you receive free credits to try SkyReels V1 or the SkyReel API (Pay-as-you-go) before paying.
More questions? See the API docs.
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