If you've ever found it challenging to control the narrative and continuity in your videos, Start and End Frame support gives you the creative control you need. They're great tools to ensure cohesive storytelling across your project, helping you craft compelling narratives.
Combined with your prompt, AI will use your images as the start and end points of the video, intelligently animating the in-between. This lets you achieve the exact aesthetic you want, with less unpredictability. Note that not all video models support Start and End frames.
How to use Start and End frames on Leonardo.Ai
From the home page, navigate to the video tool and choose a video model that supports start and/or end frames (this will be clearly labelled in the model selection menu).
Click the image guidance button (A) in the left of the prompt bar to open the dropdown.
Select Start frame (B), then either upload an image or select an existing generation from the media selector pop up.
Optional: Repeat as above, and select End frame to upload the final image in your scene (subject to model compatibility).
Optional: Choose the length of your video generation (subject to model compatibility) in the sidebar and adjust the aspect ratio.
Enter your prompt, and click Generate.
Tips for creating seamless videos with Start and End frames:
Create your Start Frame, then explore fresh perspectives and angles along the way with Nano Banana via our Inline Editor. Nano Banana also helps maintain character consistency across scenes, ensuring you achieve perfect end frames. Alternatively do it in reverse and start with the End Frame.
Craft moody, cinematic shots with Lucid Realism, then bring them to life with Start–End Frame video transitions.
10s may offer smoother but potentially slower transitions. Choosing 5s duration may offer much faster but potentially less smoother transitions - consider subtler transitions for shorter videos.
FAQ
Are end frames available to free users?
Are end frames available to free users?
Due to the token cost of video models that support start frames, the models are not available to free users, and thusly, neither are end frames.
How much does it cost to use start and end frames?
How much does it cost to use start and end frames?
Start and end frames do not consume additional tokens to use.
Do I need to have a start AND end frame for my video?
Do I need to have a start AND end frame for my video?
Some models may require require a start frame, but not an end frame. However, when using end frames on Leonardo.Ai, a start frame is required.
Can I use start and end frames with any other model?
Can I use start and end frames with any other model?
Start and End frames are currently only compatible select video models, clearly labelled in the model selection menu.
What is a start frame? How do I use one?
What is a start frame? How do I use one?
A start frame lets you upload any image as the starting point of your video, giving you complete control over how the scene looks. To add a start frame, simply click the image icon to the left of the prompt bar and choose an image.
What is an end frame? How do I use one?
What is an end frame? How do I use one?
An end frame lets you upload any image as the end point of your video, giving you complete control over how the scene finishes. To add an end frame, simply click the image icon to the left of the prompt bar and choose an image.