Two visual anchors
Define both the opening composition and the intended finishing image instead of leaving the final frame to chance.
First and last frame control
AI Start and End Frame Video Generator
Upload the first frame and the last frame, describe the motion between them, and the AI video generator on Video Grid AI fills in the shot. Use it for product videos that end on your packshot, reveals, transformations and planned transitions.
- Two-frame control
- Veo 3.1 Fast default
- 720p to 4K options
The first image sets the opening frame and the second sets the ending frame. Results vary with image compatibility, prompt detail, duration, and selected model.
Start and end frame video generator examples
Each example opens on one image and lands on another: a defined first frame, generated motion, and a deliberate last frame.
Generated video
Control the destination without animating by hand
Giving the model a last frame turns an open-ended generation into a shot you can art-direct. It is the control that matters most for product shots, reveals and transformations, where the ending has to be exactly right.
Choose models with native frame control
Every model listed here supports native first and last frame input. Compare how each one handles motion, audio, resolution and style, then pick the one your shot needs.
Start and end frame video generator controls
Plan both ends of a shot with first and last frame control while the model creates the movement, camera path and visual continuity in between.
Prompted motion
Describe how the subject, camera, lighting, or scene should evolve between the two supplied images.
Flexible transitions
Build camera moves, transformations, reveals, morphs, time shifts, and scene-to-scene bridges from the same workflow.
Production-ready formats
Select duration, aspect ratio including 9:16 for Shorts, resolution and audio according to the model you choose.
How to make a first and last frame video
All you need is a compatible pair of images and a clear instruction for the journey between them, about a minute of setup on Video Grid AI.
Upload the first and last frames
Choose two images with a relationship the model can connect: matching subjects, related scenes, or a deliberate transformation.
Describe the motion path
Explain camera movement, subject action, transition style, pace, and what should remain consistent throughout the shot.
Generate and refine
Preview the bridge, then adjust the prompt, duration, model, or endpoint images until the transition follows your direction.
First and last frame video use cases
Use start and end frame control whenever the final composition matters as much as the first, from product reveals to vertical Shorts and continuous action.
Product reveals
Open on an atmospheric setup and land on your clean product packshot as the last frame, ready for a product video or an ad.
Style transformations
Move a subject from one material, era, illustration style, or visual treatment into another.
Camera transitions
Direct push-ins, pull-outs, orbit shots, and passage through foreground objects toward a known destination.
Scene bridges
Connect different environments with motivated movement, matched shapes, light changes, or cinematic morphs.
Vertical Shorts
Use two 9:16 frames to plan a short with a clear hook and a payoff, for YouTube Shorts, TikTok or Reels.
Logo endings
Guide a short ident, title reveal, or brand animation toward a precise final graphic composition.
Official start and end frame video examples
Explore published start and end frame video generator examples from model creators. MiniMax boundary images are transparently extracted from official outputs when original inputs were not published.
Generate frame transitions at your pace
Pay with a plan or a one-time credit pack. The credit cost is shown before each generation, and failed generations are refunded automatically.
Start and end frame video FAQ
What is a start and end frame video generator?
It is an AI video workflow that uses one image as the first frame and another as the last frame, then generates the motion between them. On Video Grid AI it is a mode of the AI video studio, next to text to video and image to video, and the AI image generator in the same studio can make either frame.
Open the Video Grid AI studioWhich image is the first frame?
The first upload is treated as the opening composition. The second upload is the target composition at the end of the generated clip.
Can I make a product video that ends on my packshot?
Yes. Use an atmospheric scene or a detail shot as the first frame and your clean product photo as the last frame, then describe the camera move. The clip lands exactly on the image you approved, which is what an ad usually needs.
Start from one product photo insteadWhy is Veo 3.1 Fast selected by default?
Veo 3.1 Fast supports native first-and-last-frame input and offers a useful balance of transition quality, speed, resolution choices, and optional audio.
Do the two images need the same aspect ratio?
Matching ratios and similar framing usually produce a cleaner bridge. If they differ greatly, crop them to compatible compositions before generation.
Can the first and last frames show different scenes?
Yes. A clear visual relationship, transition instruction, or shared subject helps the model connect different scenes more coherently.
What should I write in the prompt?
Describe the subject action, camera movement, transition method, pace, lighting evolution, and any details that must stay consistent from start to finish.
Can I create a morph or transformation?
Yes. Supply the before and after states as the two frames, then describe how the materials, subject, setting, or style should transform.
Will the video match both images exactly?
The frames guide the endpoints, but generative models may alter fine detail. Strong subject consistency and compatible compositions improve adherence.
Can I generate vertical videos?
Yes, on models that support 9:16. Use vertical first and last frames for the most predictable composition, then post the result as a YouTube Short, TikTok or Reel.
Are the examples on this page generated by Video Grid AI?
No. They are published examples from Google DeepMind and MiniMax. Sources and any local formatting or frame extraction are documented with the assets.
Can I use a generated last frame in another shot?
Yes. Reusing a final frame as the first frame of the next generation is a practical way to build longer, visually connected sequences.
How much does a first and last frame video cost?
It uses credits, and the cost depends on the model, duration and resolution. The exact amount appears on the Generate button before you start, and failed generations are refunded automatically.
Give every AI shot a destination
Choose the first frame and the last frame, describe the move between them, and let Video Grid AI generate the shot.
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