Models

Hailuo AI · video without a VPN

Hailuo is MiniMax’s line of video models, covering Hailuo 02, Hailuo 2.3 and the new MiniMax H3 generation. In Solistra Hailuo models work from Russia without a VPN and are paid with Russian bank cards or SBP.

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Create a Hailuo video

Models

ModelTypeDeveloper
MiniMax H3 MaxVideoMiniMax
MiniMax H3VideoMiniMax
Minimax Hailuo 2.3 FastVideoMiniMax
Minimax Hailuo 2.3VideoMiniMax
Minimax Hailuo 02 FastVideoMiniMax
Minimax Hailuo 02VideoMiniMax

What Hailuo is and who makes it

Hailuo is developed by MiniMax. The company calls H3 the next generation after Hailuo 01 and Hailuo 02. According to MiniMax, H3 makes clips up to 15 seconds in 2K with stereo sound, where voice, effects and music are generated together.

Hailuo strengths

Based on MiniMax materials and the catalog notes, the line stands out for these.

  • Lively facial expression and believable motion physics
  • Sound with the video in the H3 generation
  • Mixed references · text, images, video and audio in one request
  • Motion transfer from a reference video
  • Start and end frame generation
  • Camera commands right in the prompt

What Hailuo is good for

Hailuo is the pick when emotion and body movement matter.

  • Animating a portrait with expressive faces
  • Dynamic scenes with running, jumping or dancing
  • A character built from several references
  • A short clip with sound and music

How to prompt Hailuo

Describe the hero, the action and the place, and explain how inputs relate in plain words · for example, that the character from the first photo repeats the move from the video. For camera control the developer suggests commands in square brackets after the action · [pan], [zoom] or [static].

Hailuo versions in the Solistra catalog

MiniMax H3 and H3 Max are the new generation with sound and mixed references. Hailuo 2.3 and 2.3 Fast are the previous generation for text and image to video, Fast is quicker. Hailuo 02 and 02 Fast are earlier versions for low cost clips.

How to use Hailuo in Russia without a VPN

Hailuo is available in the Solistra catalog. The site, generation and payment work from Russia without a VPN or a foreign card, and you do not need a separate subscription with the developer.

Hailuo is a foreign model, so it runs after you consent to cross border data transfer. The model receives only media without EXIF and the prompt text, never your email, phone or user ID.

  • Sign up with email
  • Top up with a Russian bank card or SBP
  • Open Video and pick Hailuo from the model list
  • On first run, confirm consent to cross border data transfer
  • Write your prompt, check the credit price on the button and run it

Frequently asked questions

How can I use Hailuo in Russia?

Open Video in Solistra and pick Hailuo. No VPN or foreign card is needed, and the model runs after you consent to cross border data transfer.

How do I pay for Hailuo from Russia?

Top up your Solistra balance with a Russian bank card or SBP. Generations are paid in credits, the price is shown on the button before you run, and credits arrive after the payment is confirmed.

Are MiniMax H3 and Hailuo the same thing?

They are one MiniMax line. MiniMax calls H3 the next generation after Hailuo 01 and 02, and the Hailuo AI site features H3 as its main model.

How do I control the camera in Hailuo?

Add [pan], [zoom] or [static] after the action in your prompt, or pick a camera preset in the settings.

Sources

  1. MiniMax H3 · MiniMax
  2. Video Generation · MiniMax API Docs
  3. Hailuo AI · MiniMax