ActionLuma AIUpdated June 2026

How do I generate video with Luma Dream Machine?

Short answer: You can luma dream machine in Luma AI by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the Luma AI Luma Dream Machine action to a workflow, map its 6 inputs from any upstream app, and it runs automatically every time the trigger fires. No code, and a free tier to start.

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Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Model
model
optionsRequiredModel. Options: Ray 2 (best), Ray 2 Flash, Ray 1.6
Prompt
prompt
stringRequiredPrompt (required)
Aspect Ratio
aspect_ratio
optionsOptionalAspect Ratio. Options: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1 …
Duration
duration
optionsOptionalDuration. Options: 5s, 9s
Resolution
resolution
optionsOptionalResolution. Options: 540p, 720p, 1080p
Loop
loop
optionsOptionalLoop. Options: No, Yes
Sample request
{
"model": "{{trigger.model}}",
"prompt": "{{trigger.prompt}}",
"aspect_ratio": "{{trigger.aspect_ratio}}",
"duration": "{{trigger.duration}}",
"resolution": "{{trigger.resolution}}"
}
Returns
{
"id": "gen-abc123",
"model": "ray-2",
"state": "queued",
"assets": null
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Luma Dream Machine.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

FAQ

Questions about Luma Dream Machine.

What does the Luma Dream Machine action do in Luma AI?
Text-to-video or image-to-video with strong cinematic motion. Async; returns task ID for polling Get Generation. For production, use webhook callback to skip polling.
What inputs does Luma Dream Machine require?
Required: Model, Prompt. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if Luma AI returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Luma Dream Machine support batch operations?
Yes. Run Luma Dream Machine inside a Loop node to process arrays. TinyCommand handles Luma AI's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other Luma AI actions.

Action
Get Luma Generation
Polls a generation by ID; returns the video URL once status is complete. Typical wait 30 seconds to several minutes depending on duration.
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