curl-X POST 'https://pollo.ai/api/platform/v1/generation/vidu/viduq1/video'\-H'Content-Type: application/json'\-H'x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY'\-d'{ "input": { "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a golden retriever running through a field of sunflowers at sunset, warm rim light, shallow depth of field", "style": "general", "aspectRatio": "16:9", "duration": 5, "resolution": "1080p", "movementAmplitude": "auto" }}'
Optionally include webhookUrl to receive a callback when the task succeeds or fails.
Optional request field
{"input":{"prompt":"A cinematic shot of a golden retriever running through a field of sunflowers at sunset, warm rim light, shallow depth of field","style":"general","aspectRatio":"16:9","duration":5,"resolution":"1080p","movementAmplitude":"auto"},"webhookUrl":"https://example.com/webhooks/pollo"}
Schema
Input fields for the selected endpoint and mode.
Field
Type
Required
Description
prompt
string
Yes
Text prompt describing the content to generate.
style
string
No
Visual style preset applied to the generation.
aspectRatio
string
No
Output aspect ratio, as width:height (e.g. 16:9).
duration
number
No
The duration of the generated video, in seconds.
resolution
string
No
Output resolution of the generated media (e.g. 720p, 1080p, 2K, 4K). Values are case-insensitive.
Vidu Q1 uses a start image, a tail image, and adjustable movement amplitude to precisely control how a five-second 1080p clip moves.
With Vidu Q1 on Pollo API, developers can wire text-to-video and image-to-video into their apps, switching between general and anime styles and choosing 16:9, 9:16, or 1:1 framing per request.
Key Features of Vidu Q1 API
Start And Tail Frame Control
Provide a first image and an optional end image, then generate the motion between them for predictable transitions and a defined shot ending.
Adjustable Movement Amplitude
Choose small, medium, or large motion, or use auto mode, to generate subtle drifts or energetic action with the same model and a single setting.
Native Anime Styling
Generate line-driven, stylized animation directly from a text prompt with a dedicated anime style, keeping the look consistent without extra post-processing or model switching.
Consistent 1080P Output
Output clips at 1080p for sharp results on social feeds, product pages, and previews without an additional upscaling pass.
Flexible Aspect Ratios
Support 16:9, 9:16, and 1:1 natively for text-to-video, covering landscape players, vertical feeds, and square placements in one request.
Use Cases of Vidu Q1 API
Bookend Transitions: Set a start and tail frame to morph one product shot into another, useful for before-and-after or open-to-reveal moments.
Anime Short Clips: Generate stylized animated scenes from text for webtoon, manga, and fan-content tools that need a native anime look.
Vertical Social Snippets: Produce 9:16 clips sized for short-form feeds, keeping subjects centered and motion tuned for small screens.
Product Motion Loops: Animate a still catalog image with small movement amplitude for tasteful, controlled ecommerce loops.
Storyboard Previews: Turn a described beat into a quick 1080p clip so creative teams can preview pacing before full production.
Illustration Animation: Bring a flat drawing or concept frame to life with light, directed movement while keeping the original art intact.
Square Ad Variants: Render 1:1 clips for placements that need a compact frame, generated alongside vertical and landscape cuts.
How to Use Vidu Q1 API
Get an API Key: Create a Pollo API account and generate your API key from the developer dashboard.
Choose the Model: Send requests to the Vidu Q1 endpoint at /generation/vidu/vidu-q1.
Add Your Inputs: For text-to-video, pass a prompt with style, aspectRatio, and movementAmplitude; for image-to-video, pass an image URL plus an optional imageTailURL.
Generate and Retrieve: Submit the task, poll the returned task status, and download the finished 1080p clip once it succeeds.
Prompting Best Practices for Vidu Q1 API
Prompt Vidu Q1 by pairing a clear subject and action with the motion energy you want. Because clips run five seconds, keep to one main movement and let amplitude control the intensity.
A Simple Prompt Formula
Subject + single clear action + desired motion energy + framing + style (general or anime)
What You Should Notice
Plan The Frames: When using image-to-video, pick start and tail images that share a subject so the transition reads cleanly.
Set Motion Energy: Match movement amplitude to the shot, small for calm loops, large for lively action.
Keep One Action: A single movement stays coherent across five seconds better than a busy, multi-step scene.
Declare The Style: State general or anime early so the render commits to the right look.
Frame For Placement: Choose 9:16, 1:1, or 16:9 to match where the clip will play.
Example Prompts
Growth Time-Lapse
"A curled fern frond slowly unfurls in soft morning light, tiny water droplets sliding along its edges. Medium close-up, gentle upward motion, small movement amplitude, general realistic style, 16:9 framing."
Anime Action Beat
"A young courier dashes across rooftops at dusk, cloak snapping behind, leaping a gap between buildings. Wide shot, large movement amplitude, vivid anime style, dynamic energy, 9:16 vertical framing."
Bookend Transition
"Start on a sealed paper envelope on a desk, end on the same envelope open with a folded note beside it. Steady overhead angle, medium movement amplitude, clean general style."
Product Loop
"A ceramic pour-over dripper releases a thin stream of coffee into a glass carafe, steam curling upward. Tight side-on shot, small movement amplitude, warm kitchen light, general realistic style, 1:1 framing."
Vidu Q1 vs Kling 2.1 vs Pika 2.2
Capability
Vidu Q1
Kling 2.1
Pika 2.2
Start and tail frame control
✅ First and tail image support
✅ Start and end frames
✅ Keyframe transitions
Movement amplitude control
✅ Auto, small, medium, large
❌ No direct amplitude setting
❌ No direct amplitude setting
Native anime style
✅ Dedicated anime mode
✅ Stylized but general
✅ Stylized but general
Resolution
1080p
Up to 1080p
Up to 1080p
Clip length
5 seconds
Short directed clips
Short clips
Recommended For
Controlled transitions and anime shorts
Character motion and dialogue
Quick effect-driven edits
Why Choose Vidu Q1 API?
Vidu Q1 fits products that need controlled, predictable motion, from start-to-tail transitions to native anime shorts, all delivered as sharp five-second 1080p clips.
Through Pollo API, you reach Vidu Q1 with one API key alongside 300+ leading video and image models, with clean docs, task status polling, and generation.
Vidu Q1 API FAQs
What is Vidu Q1?
Vidu Q1 is a Vidu video generation model that creates five-second 1080p clips from text or images, with start-and-tail frame control, adjustable motion, and a native anime style.
Does Vidu Q1 API support text and image inputs?
Yes. You can generate from a text prompt or animate an image URL, and image-to-video also accepts an optional tail frame to steer the transition.
What resolution and length does Vidu Q1 produce?
Vidu Q1 outputs 1080p clips at a fixed five-second length, so every request returns a sharp, uniform short video.
How does movement amplitude work?
You set motion energy to small, medium, large, or auto, letting the same model produce calm loops or lively action from one control.
Can Vidu Q1 make anime video?
Yes. Text-to-video includes a dedicated anime style, rendering stylized animation directly, which suits tools serving manga, webtoon, and fan-content audiences.
Why run Vidu Q1 through Pollo API?
Pollo API gives one integration for Vidu Q1 and 300+ other models, with documentation, task tracking, and lower-cost generation.
