MiniMax H3 on Genoriq: Turn Creative Briefs and References into Video

Genoriq · Oct 16, 2026

A strong creative brief tells a video model which parts of an idea matter most. The subject may need to stay recognizable, the camera may need to remain still, or an illustration may need to retain its original style. Open MiniMax H3 on Genoriq to turn that brief into a text-driven or reference-guided video workflow.

This guide focuses on deciding what each input should contribute. The three prompts are original starting points for experimentation, not measured examples of model performance. Start with one readable action and expand only after you have a useful shot.

Match the mode to the job

Choose Text to video when you want to describe a new scene without uploading a visual starting point. Give the model a subject, a setting and a simple sequence of movement.

Choose Image to video when an existing composition should anchor the shot. A product photograph, drawing or concept image can provide a visual starting point. Describe the animation rather than rewriting every visible detail.

Choose Reference to video when you want supplied assets to guide aspects of the result. MiniMax describes H3 as a model that can work with text, images, video and audio context. On Genoriq, follow the available reference fields for the selected mode and explain each asset’s role in plain language.

Use a reference map instead of a pile of assets

Separate appearance, movement and atmosphere. A product image may define geometry and color. A short reference video may suggest a camera movement. An audio reference may contribute an intended rhythm. State these roles explicitly instead of expecting the model to infer which details matter.

Avoid contradictory inputs. A static studio photograph and a rapidly moving handheld reference suggest different priorities unless the brief resolves them. Begin with the smallest set that communicates the idea. Use assets you are permitted to upload, and check the form’s file requirements before generating.

Start a five-second draft on Genoriq

Open the MiniMax H3 workspace and sign in. Select the mode, add the required references and paste the prompt. Start with 768p and 5 seconds. Where the form offers an aspect-ratio control, use 16:9 for these examples. In image-to-video, prepare a suitable image composition rather than assuming a separate ratio control will appear.

The current workspace offers 768p and 2K options and durations from 4 to 15 seconds. Our starting settings are a practical drafting choice, not a universal quality recommendation. Review the displayed credit cost and settings before submitting. Keep resolution and duration in the form consistent with the shot you describe.

Three original creative briefs

Copy the English prompts below and replace any reference descriptions that do not match your files. The second example needs an illustration; the third needs the two described reference images. Upload those assets in a clear order and check the interface’s reference labels.

1. A restrained product reveal from text

Create a five-second studio product reveal of one cobalt-blue ceramic bottle with a short silver cap. The bottle stands on a warm ivory pedestal against a soft neutral background. Begin with the full product visible. A broad soft light moves slowly from left to right across the surface while the camera makes a very small forward push. The bottle stays stationary and its shape remains consistent. One continuous shot, realistic materials, calm premium mood, no hands, no logos, no captions and no scene changes.

Check the outline, cap and pedestal contact. If the reveal is too dramatic, keep the camera fixed and revise only the moving light.

2. Animate an illustration without changing its identity

Use the uploaded illustration as the visual starting point. Preserve its paper-cut style, warm palette, character design and background composition. The small fox gently lifts its head toward a falling leaf, then holds still. Only the leaf and the fox's head move; the background remains stable. Keep the camera fixed and maintain the original framing. Create one continuous five-second animation with subtle movement, no new characters, no realistic fur, no style transformation and no on-screen text.

Use an illustration that actually contains the described fox. Review whether the style stays consistent during motion, not only when the character pauses.

3. Combine references with separate responsibilities

Use the uploaded bottle photograph as the reference for the product's shape, cap and blue color. Use the uploaded studio mood image only for its warm background and soft lighting. Show one bottle on a plain pedestal, fully visible in a medium close-up. The camera slides gently from left to right while the bottle remains still. Preserve the product's proportions and do not copy unrelated objects from the mood image. One continuous five-second shot, no cuts, no additional products, no lettering and no large camera orbit.

This brief assigns product identity and atmosphere to different sources. If the result imports unwanted background objects, simplify the mood reference before adding more instructions.

Review one decision at a time

Watch the entire video, then inspect the first, middle and final frames. Ask whether the requested action is clear, the subject remains recognizable and the background stays coherent. For product work, small shape changes can matter more than an impressive camera move. For illustration work, line quality and palette continuity may matter most.

Revise one priority at a time and keep the useful parts of the brief. Check lettering separately, and inspect generated sound if present.

For more preparation advice, read From Still Image to Video. Explore the AI Video Generator to choose another available model, or start a new draft with MiniMax H3.

Sources and illustration note

Feature references checked October 16, 2026: MiniMax’s H3 introduction and the current Genoriq workspace. The cover is an original concept illustration made with OpenAI image generation, not a MiniMax H3 video frame.