PixVerse C1
PixVerse C1 is a cinematic AI video model built for film production, delivering physics-accurate motion, fantasy VFX, and multi-shot storyboarding up to 15s at 1080p with synchronized audio.
Generate videoGet API keyWhat is PixVerse C1?
PixVerse C1 is a cinematic AI video model built for film production, released in April 2026. It generates high-quality, up to 15-second clips at 1080p resolution from text, images, or storyboards, with synchronized audio and strong motion realism. Designed for action sequences, VFX, and multi-shot consistency, it supports text-to-video, image-to-video, reference-to-video, and transition generation.
Use PixVerse C1 privately on Venice
On Venice, PixVerse C1 runs under an anonymized privacy tier — your prompts are not stored, profiled, or used for training. This means you can generate cinematic video content with full sovereignty, knowing your creative direction stays private. The model’s capabilities, including audio and reference-guided generation, are accessible without building a personal history or subscription.
What can PixVerse C1 do?
- •Cinematic-quality output with physically accurate motion, especially in combat and high-speed sequences.
- •Strong VFX simulation including fire, lightning, ice, wind, and fantasy spell effects.
- •Supports multi-panel storyboard-to-video conversion for structured scene planning.
- •High character and scene consistency in reference-guided and multi-shot generation.
- •Native audio generation synchronized with visuals across all variants.
- •Limited to 15-second clips — not suitable for long-form content.
- •Higher cost at 1080p with audio, making batch testing expensive.
- •Less efficient for simple or static content like product showcases or talking-head videos.
- •No open weights — cannot be self-hosted or fine-tuned.
Sample outputs
Generated on Venice with our standard prompt suite — the same prompts we run through every model of this type, so you can judge it like-for-like.
Slow aerial drone shot gliding over a misty mountain valley at golden hour, sunlight piercing clouds onto a winding river, ancient pine forests on either side, ultra-smooth motion, professional color grading, atmospheric haze, 4K
Calm ocean waves rolling onto a black-sand beach at sunrise, golden light on wet sand, foam dissolving into the shore, a single silhouetted figure at the waterline, smooth continuous forward push, serene cinematic atmosphere
A slow tracking shot through a rain-soaked Tokyo street at night, neon reflecting in puddles, steam rising from a food cart, a person with a translucent umbrella, shallow depth of field, teal-and-orange grade, smooth steady camera
PixVerse C1 model variants
PixVerse C1 runs on Venice as 4 variants of the same underlying model — pick by what you're starting from: a written prompt, a still image, reference images, or an existing clip. Each variant is its own model id on the API; the generation quality is the same across the family.
| Variant | What it is | Clip lengths | Resolutions | Aspect ratios | Audio | Model ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text to Videoflagship | Generate a clip from a written prompt | 3s – 15s | 360p, 540p, 720p, 1080p | 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16, 2:3, 3:2, 21:9 | pixverse-c1-text-to-video | |
| Image to Video | Animate a still image into motion | 3s – 15s | 360p, 540p, 720p, 1080p | — | pixverse-c1-image-to-video | |
| Reference to Video | Keep a subject consistent using reference images | 3s – 15s | 360p, 540p, 720p, 1080p | 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16, 2:3, 3:2, 21:9 | pixverse-c1-reference-to-video | |
| Transition | Generate a transition between two frames | 3s – 15s | 360p, 540p, 720p, 1080p | 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16, 2:3, 3:2, 21:9 | pixverse-c1-transition |
Capability data comes straight from the Venice model API and refreshes with every catalog ingest. The specs and pricing on this page are captured from the flagship variant; pass the model id of the variant you want to the API.
PixVerse C1 Text to Video
Generate a clip from a written prompt. Supports clips of 3s – 15s, 360p, 540p, 720p, 1080p output, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16, 2:3, 3:2, 21:9 aspect ratios, with native audio.
pixverse-c1-text-to-videoPixVerse C1 Image to Video
Animate a still image into motion. Supports clips of 3s – 15s, 360p, 540p, 720p, 1080p output, with native audio.
pixverse-c1-image-to-videoPixVerse C1 Reference to Video
Keep a subject consistent using reference images. Supports clips of 3s – 15s, 360p, 540p, 720p, 1080p output, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16, 2:3, 3:2, 21:9 aspect ratios, with native audio.
pixverse-c1-reference-to-videoPixVerse C1 Transition
Generate a transition between two frames. Supports clips of 3s – 15s, 360p, 540p, 720p, 1080p output, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16, 2:3, 3:2, 21:9 aspect ratios, with native audio.
pixverse-c1-transitionHow to use PixVerse C1 via API
Venice exposes this model through the REST API. Queue a generation with pixverse-c1-text-to-video.
curl https://api.venice.ai/api/v1/video/queue \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $VENICE_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"model": "pixverse-c1-text-to-video",
"prompt": "Aerial drone shot over a misty mountain valley at golden hour"
}'
# Use the returned queue_id with https://api.venice.ai/api/v1/video/retrieve.
# Call /video/complete after downloading if needed.Specifications
Pricing
Pay per clip on Venice — price scales with resolution and duration (3s–15s), from $0.13.
New Venice accounts include a free daily allowance and 500 welcome credits — no credit card required.
PixVerse C1 vs alternatives
| Model | Max resolution | Strongest at | Open weights | Price (Venice) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PixVerse C1 | 1080p | Cinematic action, VFX, storyboarding | No | from $0.13 |
| Kling O3 Pro | 1080p | General-purpose video | No | from $0.46 |
| Wan 2.7 Enhanced | 1080p | Stylized animation | Yes | from $0.68 |
| Vidu Q3 | 1080p | Longer clips | No | from $0.27 |
Best for film-ready motion and effects, with multi-shot and audio support.
What is PixVerse C1 good for?
- •Action choreography and combat scenes with realistic physics and impact.
- •Fantasy and sci-fi VFX sequences with particle effects and magical elements.
- •Storyboard-to-video workflows for pre-visualization in film and animation.
- •Animating concept art or still frames into dynamic scenes with motion.
- •Creating transitions and short cinematic interstitials for video editing.
Prompting tips
- •Use vivid, action-oriented language for combat scenes — specify weight, impact, and motion style.
- •For VFX, describe elemental behavior (e.g., 'crackling lightning', 'swirling wind') to enhance realism.
- •In storyboard mode, upload 3–9 panels with clear shot progression for best continuity.
- •Use reference images with consistent character poses to maintain identity across motion.
- •Specify aspect ratio and resolution in the prompt for precise layout control.
Version history
General-purpose predecessor with similar max resolution and duration.
CurrentCurrent — film-focused, enhanced VFX and motion realism.
Frequently asked questions
PixVerse C1 is a cinematic AI video model launched in April 2026, designed for film production with support for physics-accurate motion, fantasy VFX, and multi-shot storyboarding. It generates up to 15-second clips at 1080p resolution with synchronized audio from text, images, or storyboards.
On Venice, PixVerse C1 pricing starts at $0.13 per clip for 360p at 3 seconds. Prices scale with resolution and duration, reaching up to $0.21 for 720p at 3 seconds. You pay per generation with no subscription required.
No. PixVerse C1 is a proprietary model and not open source. It cannot be self-hosted or fine-tuned. There is no free tier, but pay-per-use pricing allows access without a subscription.
Yes. PixVerse C1 includes native synchronized audio generation across all variants — text-to-video, image-to-video, reference-to-video, and transition.
PixVerse C1 supports 360p, 540p, 720p, and 1080p resolutions across all generation modes, with aspect ratios including 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, and others.
No. PixVerse C1 is a video generation model and does not support tool use, function calling, or web search. It operates within its defined generation modes: text, image, storyboard, and reference input.
Yes. The model variant 'pixverse-c1-image-to-video' supports animating still images into motion, preserving style and composition while adding physics-accurate motion and synchronized audio.
Yes. The 'pixverse-c1-transition' variant generates smooth transitions between two frames, supporting up to 15 seconds at 1080p with audio and multiple aspect ratios.
PixVerse C1 excels in cinematic quality, especially for action, VFX, and storyboard-to-video workflows. Vidu Q3 supports longer clips but is less specialized in motion realism and combat physics. For film-ready short sequences, PixVerse C1 is the stronger choice.
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