Kling 1.5 AI Video Generator is Finally Here With Major Upgrades

Kling AI, one of the most popular AI video generators and a strong competitor to Runway Gen-3 and OpenAI’s Sora, has just released Kling AI 1.5 Pro. This update brings some major improvements: a new and improved video model, the introduction of a motion brush feature, and much more.

Developed by Kuaishou, a Beijing-based company that competes directly with TikTok, Kling AI allows users to create videos up to 10 seconds long with 30 frames per second at 1080p resolution. It also supports flexible aspect ratios, making it a versatile tool for content creators.

What’s New in Kling AI 1.5?

The latest version comes with several exciting updates:

• 1080p video in pro mode
• Motion brush
• Improved video quality
• Enhanced resolution
• Faster generation times
• Generating four videos simultaneously

Once you log into the Kling AI website, you’ll see a modal window showcasing the new features.

Check out the list of essential and advanced functions of Kling AI.

How to Enable Kling 1.5

Switching to the new Kling 1.5 video model is easy. After logging in and starting the video creation process, open the video model dropdown and select “KLING 1.5 New.”

From there, you can either describe the video you want to generate using text prompts or upload an input image to use as a reference frame.

Example Text-to-Video Results

Let’s take a look at how Kling AI handles video generation from text prompts.

Prompt: Cinematic close-up of An elderly man’s face, transitions from sorrow to joy as he reunites with a long-lost friend. Soft, warm lighting enhances the emotional impact.

In this example, I was really impressed with how Kling 1.5 captured the facial expressions. The wrinkles on the elderly man’s face shift realistically as his expression changes from sadness to joy, which is something you don’t often see with AI-generated videos. It adds a very human element to the video.

Example Image-to-Video Result

Next, let’s check out how Kling AI performs when generating videos based on images.

Prompt: captured by disposable camera, a woman with black hair, she is licking a spicy chicken drumstick, she has her eyes closed and mouth open to eat the food, white t-shirt

Oh wow. You know what’s impressive here? It’s the spatial coherence—something AI has struggled with in the past. Kling AI 1.5 manages to render the moment when a piece of the chicken is bitten off. This level of realism was hard to achieve with earlier versions.

Now let’s take a look at some examples that showcase Kling AI’s capability at rendering cinematic scenes.

Motion Brush Feature

One of the coolest new features in Kling AI 1.5 is the motion brush. This tool allows you to precisely control the movement of elements in your video, whether it’s characters or objects.

To feature only works with Kling 1.0, so make sure you switch to that model before trying it out.

Once you’re set, you can scroll down to find the motion brush option, upload a reference image, and highlight the parts of the image you want to animate.

From there, draw the paths of movement for each element and click on the confirm button. The generation takes only a few minutes to complete.

Example Use Cases:

• Animating facial expressions in portraits
• Creating dynamic movement in still photos
• Highlighting action sequences

You can use the motion brush feature to generate videos from images in various aspect ratios, including landscape (16:9, 4:3), portrait (9:16, 3:4), and square, with a maximum length of five seconds.

How Much Does It Cost?

Kling AI offers a variety of pricing options. The best part? You don’t need to pay to get started. Every day you log into the platform, you’ll receive 10 free credits, with a maximum of 76 credits on your account at any given time.

Since each video generation consumes 6 credits, you can create up to 12 videos in one day for free — perfect for trying out the basic features.

If you want to explore the pro features and create a lot more and longer videos, then consider the paid subscription. Check out the details below:

There’s also a monthly subscription that lets you save 12% + currently up to 70% off for the first month of subscription.

Standard Plan: $3.88 first month, then $8.80/month

• 660 credits/month.
• Remove watermarks, fast-track generation, premium features.

Pro Plan: $12.88 first month, then $32.56/month

• 3000 credits/month.
• Includes all Standard features, plus priority access to new features.

Premier Plan: $28.88 first month, then $80.96/month

• 8000 credits/month.
• All Pro features with more credits.

Is Kling AI better than Runway Gen-3?

Now, the big question: is Kling AI better than Runway Gen-3? Let’s break it down.

• Kling AI: Professional Mode is comparable to Runway Gen-3 Alpha in quality, but Kling’s regular mode is much inferior. Users also reported that the free account often leads to stuck generations, making it difficult to generate usable videos with the limited daily credits.
• Runway Gen-3: Offers both regular and Turbo modes, with faster processing and no reports of throttling when using Turbo. It allows up to five concurrent generations, with typical processing times ranging from 30 seconds to 5 minutes, depending on mode and complexity.

Moderation and Prompt Issues

Kling AI has strict content moderation, often blocking innocuous phrases such as “bird of prey” with warnings about sensitive words.

Additionally, Kling AI struggles with English comprehension, leading to inconsistent prompt interpretations. Runway Gen-3, on the other hand, has no such language-related issues, making it more suitable for creative professionals relying on precise prompts.

In my view, both Kling AI and Runway Gen-3 produce high-quality, compelling videos. If cost is a major concern, Kling AI’s first-month offer provides an affordable way to experiment with professional-level videos, though it lacks Runway’s performance and flexibility.

If you’re looking for speed and reliability, especially for professional workflows or frequent generation, Runway Gen-3 Turbo offers significantly better value in the long run despite initial throttling concerns.

API Integration

Great news for developers! Kuaishou has just opened up its Kling AI API access to developers. This is a big step for developers who want to add text-to-video and image-to-video functionality to their own apps or services.

To apply for the API, simply visit the Kling AI website and click on the “Apply for API” link.

Fill out the form, and after you click on the submit button, an email will be drafted with all your inputs and will be sent to this email address:

Dear KLING AI Administrators:

Please consider my application for API of KLING AI, using the following info:

Contact Name: Jim Clyde Monge
Company Name: Zeniteq
Phone Number: +639668890208
E-mail: jimclydegm@gmail.com
Expected Functionalities: Text-to-Video Image-to-Video
Industry: Artificial Intelligence
Scenario: I do have a generative AI platform called FluxLabs.AI and I wanted to integrate text-to-video and image-to-video functionality.
Maximal Concurrency: Generate up to 50 videos at the same time
Image or Video Numbers per Month: A total of 30,000 videos are generated per month

After that, you should receive a response like below to confirm a few details before they give you access to their API.

I understand why they have to be strict about whom to give the API access. They are only opening it to a small group of companies that meet their requirements.

According to the information I received from their team, the API access will be officially launched on October 2024 and they will provide free credits for your testing needs.

This is a great opportunity to test Kling AI’s video models on your own platform or application. So, go ahead and sign up for the API access!

Final Thoughts

Overall, I am very happy to see big upgrades on one of my personal favorite AI video generators. The quality of the results in Kling AI 1.5 is already on par with OpenAI’s Sora and Runway’s Gen-3 Alpha, and the introduction of the new motion brush feature is an exciting addition with lots of fun use cases.

Kling is also giving out some huge discounts on its monthly subscription, so it’s a great time to upgrade and try out the new video model.

AI videos are gaining popularity in the online world with an unlimited number of potential use cases, from marketing ads and promotional videos to short films and beyond. While there are ongoing debates within the creative community about the ethical implications of AI in content creation, I believe that the continued advancement of these tools is inevitable.

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