Moonvalley

What is Moonvalley?

Moonvalley is a generative video company specialized in professional film and television production, whose core product is the Marey video model. It places emphasis on directorial control and seamless production workflows, aiming to enable creators to manage cameras, actions, characters, and scenes beyond the use of simple prompts.

The current official website focuses on showcasing Marey Realism 1.5, and positions this product for use in films, advertisements, brand content, and visual development. Moonvalley also emphasizes that the models are trained using licensed data, thereby reducing concerns among professional teams regarding the source of the training data and its commercial use.

Marey’s main functions

• Create short videos with a cinematic feel based on the textual description.
• Generate a video that maintains the composition and subject, using a single reference image;
• Convert existing videos into new characters, scenes, or visual styles;
• Transfer movements, postures, and performance rhythm from the reference video;
• Control the direction, trajectory, scaling, and 360-degree movement of the camera.
• Adjust the levels of elements in the image such as the foreground, background, characters, and objects;
• Maintain realistic motion, lighting, and physical reactions;
• Output 1080P video for previews, sample clips, and post-production processes;
• Integrate into automated production processes through ComfyUI nodes or fal.ai;
• Provide customized cooperation and professional support to production teams.

Text-to-video and image-to-video

Text-to-video generation is suitable for creating the initial version of a scene through descriptive text, while image-to-video generation allows use of concept sketches, storyboards, or keyframes to define the subject and composition. The prompts should include information on the shot size, the actions of the subject, the environment, lighting, camera movement, and the rhythm of the video.

A single generation still results in a short clip; it does not mean that the entire film has been created automatically. For professional projects, it is necessary to first carry out visual development and storyboarding, and then create each clip one by one, select them, edit them, and add sound effects.

Actions, postures, and video conversion

Marey can extract the rhythm of movement and performance from reference videos, and then apply it to new characters or scenes. This method makes it easier to reproduce complex movements, body actions, and the rhythm within a scene compared to using purely textual descriptions.

The portraits, performances, and materials featured in the reference videos must be licensed. When real people are used as substitutes or when content involving similar identities is utilized, explicit consent must be obtained and appropriate labeling must be applied; such use is not allowed for the purpose of deception or misdirection.

Camera and trajectory control

Moonvalley emphasizes free camera movement and trajectory control; creators can set options for translation, panning, rotating, as well as a handheld or tracking feel. It is suitable for exploring different camera movements using the same concept, rather than relying on chance by describing them anew each time.

Complex occlusions, rapid movement, reflections, and fine objects can still cause geometric changes. Lens control improves predictability, but it does not eliminate the limitations related to the consistency of the generation model.

Marey Realism 1.5

The current version enhances 1080P realism, motion physics, cinematic lighting, and layer control, and provides access to workflows through partner services. It is better suited for users who seek editable shot drafts and a professional quality of output, rather than for those who need to create large numbers of simple template videos.

Which production stages are suitable for it?

Prices and ways to access Moonvalley

The current official website of Moonvalley does not provide a fixed list of prices for individual subscriptions; it offers mainly options for professional collaborations as well as a list of available public APIs. The pricing plans based on previous points do not reflect the current prices, and the actual costs should be checked on Moonvalley’s or its partnership partners’ official websites.

The generation cost is typically related to the model version, resolution, duration, input type, and the number of attempts to recover from failures. Teams should include costs associated with testing shots, storage, downloading, post-processing, and manual review in their budget.

Pricing checklist

Moonvalley usage guide

Generate the first version of the shots from text.

1. First, clarify the purpose of the shot, its duration, and its position in the editing.
2. Describe the subject, action, environment, time, lighting, and style of the image;
3. Add supplementary elements such as shot angles, camera movement, shutter speed, and composition aspects;
4. Generate a small number of candidates and verify their physical properties, identity, and continuity;
5. Only one variable is modified for comparison, in order to avoid changing all conditions at once;
6. After selecting the footage, proceed to the editing, compositing, and audio processing steps.

Use the reference video to migrate the actions.

1. Confirm that the characters, scenes, and actions in the reference video have proper authorization for use;
2. Trim it into short clips with clear actions and minimal obstruction;
3. Prepare reference images of the target characters or scenarios and standardize the image format.
4. Select the video conversion or action migration workflow;
5. Check the responses of the hands, face, contact points, shadows, and background;
6. Recreate the abnormal frames or apply conventional post-processing corrections.

Access via ComfyUI or fal.ai

1. Verify the nodes being used, the model version, and the real-time prices from partners;
2. Configure the credentials and use non-sensitive test materials to carry out the first run;
3. It includes the steps of uploading, providing prompts, generating content, polling, and downloading.
4. Set the frame size, duration, resolution, and maximum number of retry attempts in case of failure;
5. Record the task identifier, cost, model version, and prompt.
6. Add manual review before accessing the official material library.

The advantages of Moonvalley

• The product has a clear target audience, focusing on serving filmmakers and professional creators;
• It relies not only on prompts but also provides control over actions, poses, and the camera.
• It supports using reference images and videos to enter the hybrid production process;
• Emphasize the realism of 1080P, as well as lighting, motion, and physical consistency.
• The authorities claim that the training data comes from materials that are owned or for which permission has been obtained;
• It can be integrated into node or API workflows through ComfyUI and fal.ai;
• Suitable for rehearsals, concept development, and exploring shots that are difficult to film.

Usage restrictions and precautions

• Single creations still consist mainly of short videos, while longer films require production shot by shot;
• Consistency across shots in terms of characters, costumes, props, and the environment still needs to be maintained;
• Complex movements, hands, text, reflections, and occlusions may be distorted;
• The official website does not currently provide stable and public information regarding individual prices, resulting in limited transparency regarding budgets.
• The public API is still in the pending stage, and the capability for direct integration may change.
• When used through partners, it is subject to their prices, terms, and availability.
• Professional delivery still requires editing, compositing, color grading, and sound production.

Copyright and commercial security

Moonvalley considers “training using licensed data” to be a key aspect of Marey’s approach, as it helps companies assess the risks associated with the sources of training data. This does not mean that all generated results are inherently free from infringement risks, nor can it replace a thorough review of specific contracts and projects.

• The images, videos, performances, music, and trademarks submitted must be authorized.
• Do not create content that pretends to be a real person or misleads the public;
• When using actors’ movements and portraits, it is necessary to clearly define the scope of AI processing and usage.
• Brand projects should retain prompt words, reference materials, versions, and approval records;
• When using partners such as fal.ai, it is also necessary to verify their data and the terms of their output.
• When published publicly, indicate that it was generated by AI in accordance with applicable regulations and platform rules.

Films, advertisements, and industries that are subject to regulation must obtain from Moonvalley approval regarding terms such as licensing for use, confidentiality, compensation, data deletion, and the use of models for training purposes. High-value projects cannot rely solely on the descriptions of “commercial security” provided on marketing pages.

API, GitHub, and open-source information

The Moonvalley official website currently provides a list of potential public APIs; the complete pricing details and documentation for these APIs have not yet been made available. At this stage, developers can run Marey using fal.ai, or they can create workflows by utilizing the native API nodes in ComfyUI.

The code for the Moonvalley node in ComfyUI is part of an open-source project, but the weights of the Marey model and the Moonvalley platform are not open-source. Third-party nodes do not mean that the models can be run locally for free.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the relationship between Moonvalley and Marey?

Moonvalley is the company’s research platform, while Marey represents its series of generative video models. The current official website focuses on showcasing Marey Realism 1.5.

How much is Moonvalley?

The official website does not list any fixed standard packages for individual users; for professional collaborations, it is necessary to contact the sales team. Services provided by inference partners such as fal.ai are charged based on their respective real-time pricing.

How long of a video can Marey generate?

Marey is primarily used to create short clips; their duration depends on the current model and the platform being used. A complete video requires multiple clips to be edited together.

Does Moonvalley have a public API?

At present, the public API on one side is still in the tentative stage. Developers can use Marey through the methods listed officially, namely fal.ai and ComfyUI.

Is Marey an open-source model?

No, the model weights and core services are not made available under an open-source license. Just because the ComfyUI nodes are accessible does not mean that the models can be downloaded or deployed privately for free.