MiniMax H3 Max — cinematic realism and longer takes in FaceLoom
H3 Max is FaceLoom's premium MiniMax model for film-like lighting, environments, and smoother camera choreography — including longer single takes. Pick it when atmosphere beats character animation; use H3 Turbo when budget matters more.
Resolution credit table (5s clip credits)
| Resolution | Credits / 5s clip | Credits / 10s (2 steps) | Approx. $ on Launch (5s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 480p | 50 | 100 | $0.62 |
| 720p | 75 | 150 | $0.94 |
| 1080p | 100 | 200 | $1.25 |
What it's good for
Longer takes
Up to ~15s single takes with consistent quality (per product tag).
Film-quality lighting
Realistic shadows, environments, atmosphere.
Advanced camera work
Pans, dollies, choreography that reads cinematic.
Common use cases
- Nature / wildlife / space "documentary" style faceless videos
- Hero establishing shots with sweeping camera
- High-production Shorts/Reels still cut from cinematic masters
- Finance/luxury/education channels that sell watch time with polish
- Pairing: H3 Max for openers, Seedance for character cutaways
Prompt → output
How to use in FaceLoom Video Studio
- Open Video Studio → select MiniMax H3 Max.
- Write camera + lighting-first prompts (environment > dialogue).
- Confirm resolution and credit estimate.
- Export into long-form or Instant Shorts / multi-platform publish.
Model comparison
H3 Max (75 / 5s @ 720p) vs H3 Turbo (28 / 5s): Turbo is the budget cinematic MiniMax; Max buys longer takes and higher realism. vs Seedance 2.5 (195 / 5s): Seedance for character/motion flagship; H3 Max for lighting/worlds at lower credit burn than 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MiniMax H3 Max?
Premium MiniMax cinematic AI video model in FaceLoom Studio.
Can I run H3 Max online here?
Yes — included on every plan via Video Studio.
How much does it cost?
75 credits / 5s clip at 720p; 5s ≈ 75 credits (~$0.94 on Launch).
H3 Max vs H3 Turbo?
Max: longer takes, better detail/camera; Turbo: ~2.7× cheaper credits / 5s clip.
H3 Max vs Seedance 2.5?
Atmosphere/lighting vs flagship character motion.
When should I not use H3 Max?
Talking-character heavy scenes may fit Seedance better; tight budgets → Turbo or Seedance Mini.
15-second takes?
Product positions H3 Max for longer cinematic takes (up to ~15s) — verify in studio UI on ship day.
Multi-platform?
Publish YT/Shorts/TikTok/Reels/Facebook from FaceLoom; off-YouTube views do not count for YPP.
MiniMax H3 Max is FaceLoom's premium cinematic AI video model (MiniMax), aimed at realistic lighting, environments, and longer takes. At 720p it costs 75 credits per 5s clip from FaceLoom's live /api/plans; a 5-second clip is 75 credits, about $0.94 on Launch ($14.99 / 1,200 credits). Creators often use H3 Max for establishing shots and atmosphere, H3 Turbo when saving credits, and Seedance 2.5 when character motion is the priority — all models are available on every FaceLoom plan.