# PixVerse V5 - Core.Today AI API

> Advanced video generation with special effects capabilities and anime-optimized output, supporting multiple visual styles.

- **Provider**: PixVerse
- **Model ID**: pixverse/pixverse-v5
- **Category**: Video Generation
- **Credits**: 24 per video
- **Speed**: Slow
- **Quality**: Ultra

## Features
- Special effects capabilities
- Anime-optimized output
- Multiple visual styles (realistic, anime, 3D)
- Up to 1080p resolution
- Image-to-video support

## Use Cases
- Anime and animation content
- Special effects videos
- 3D animation projects
- Style-specific video content
- Creative visual projects

## API Endpoint

Base URL: https://api.core.today/v1
Create Prediction: POST /predictions
Get Status: GET /predictions/{job_id}

## Authentication
Header: X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY

## Input Parameters

### Required
- **prompt**: string - Text description of the video to generate

### Optional
- **image**: string - Image to use for the first frame of the video
- **last_frame_image**: string - Use to generate a video that transitions from the first image to the last image. Must be used with image.
- **quality**: string (default: 540p) - Output resolution quality
  Options: 360p, 540p, 720p, 1080p
- **aspect_ratio**: string (default: 16:9) - Output aspect ratio
  Options: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1
- **duration**: integer (default: 5) - Video duration in seconds
  Options: 5, 8
- **negative_prompt**: string - Negative prompt to avoid certain elements in the video
- **seed**: integer - Random seed. Set for reproducible generation
- **effect**: string (default: None) - Special effect to apply to the video. V5 supports effects. Does not work with last_frame_image.
  Options: None, Let's YMCA!, Subject 3 Fever, Ghibli Live!, Suit Swagger, Muscle Surge, 360° Microwave, Warmth of Jesus, Emergency Beat, Anything, Robot, Kungfu Club, Mint in Box, Retro Anime Pop, Vogue Walk, Mega Dive, Evil Trigger

## Examples

### Anime Action Scene
Dynamic anime-style action video
```json
{
  "model": "pixverse/pixverse-v5",
  "input": {
    "prompt": "An anime warrior charging through a battlefield with glowing energy sword, dramatic speed lines, vibrant colors, dynamic camera angles",
    "duration": 5,
    "aspect_ratio": "16:9",
    "quality": "720p",
    "style": "anime"
  }
}
```

### 3D Character Animation
Stylized 3D animation video
```json
{
  "model": "pixverse/pixverse-v5",
  "input": {
    "prompt": "A cute 3D animated robot waving hello in a futuristic garden, Pixar-style rendering, warm lighting, playful atmosphere",
    "duration": 5,
    "aspect_ratio": "1:1",
    "quality": "1080p",
    "style": "3d_animation"
  }
}
```

## Response Format
```json
{
  "job_id": "abc123",
  "status": "pending | processing | completed | failed",
  "result": "URL or data (when completed)"
}
```

## Usage Flow
1. POST /predictions with model and input -> receive job_id
2. GET /predictions/{job_id} -> poll until status is completed or failed
3. Result contains output URL(s)

## Tips
- Use the 'anime' style for Japanese animation-inspired content
- Higher quality settings (1080p) produce sharper results but cost more
- Combine style presets with detailed prompts for best results
- The '3d_animation' style works great for Pixar-like content