Motion Strength Parameters

A parameter controlling how much movement and animation appears in AI-generated video.

Motion strength (also called motion amount, motion intensity, or motion scale) determines the degree of movement in AI-generated video. Higher values create more dynamic, energetic motion while lower values produce subtle, minimal movement.

Typical Scale

Most platforms use a 1-4 or 1-10 scale:

LevelEffectBest For
Low (1-2)Subtle, gentlePortraits, calm scenes
Medium (3)Natural motionGeneral use
High (4+)Dynamic, energeticAction, effects

Platform Variations

  • Pika: 1-4 scale
  • Runway: Controlled via prompt language
  • Kling: Mode selection (Standard/Professional)

Tips

  • Start at medium settings and adjust
  • Match motion strength to your content type
  • Higher motion may introduce more artifacts
  • Lower motion gives more control over subtle animations