How to Slackline with Luma AI's Modify Video Feature

Follow this detailed tutorial to learn how to create a slackline video using Luma AI's Modify Video feature. Each step is illustrated with images to guide you through the process of transforming a park bench into a thrilling slackline walk.

Step 1: Capture a Video

Capture a video of yourself or a friend balancing on a bench or flat rail, pretending to cross a wide canyon and balancing side to side with their arms out. This initial footage is essential for creating the slackline effect.

Step 1: Capture a Video 1

Step 2: Open Dream Machine

Open Dream Machine and create a new Board. This step sets up the environment for modifying your video.

Step 2: Open Dream Machine 1

Step 3: Select Modify Mode

Select the Modify option in composer settings within Dream Machine to prepare for video editing.

Step 3: Select Modify Mode 1

Step 4: Import Video

Import or drag and drop your captured video onto the blank Video Card in the composer. This integrates your footage into the editing process.

Step 4: Import Video 1

Step 5: Open Trim View

Select the Video Card to open Trim View. Then, select the “Start Frame” button to download your Start Frame for further editing.

Step 5: Open Trim View 1

Step 6: Import to Photoshop

Import your Start Frame into Photoshop. This step allows for detailed image editing to refine the slackline effect.

Step 6: Import to Photoshop 1

Step 7: Edit with Gen Fill and Pen Tool

Using Gen Fill and the Pen Tool in Photoshop, edit your scene to shape a slackline and replace the background with an open space. Then add in a bit of detail for the surrounding environment. Once completed, export your Edited Start Frame.

Step 7: Edit with Gen Fill and Pen Tool 1Step 7: Edit with Gen Fill and Pen Tool 2

Pro Tip: Structural Scene Shaping

Your edits do not need to be exact. The goal is to roughly shape the overall look and general structure you want to later be retextured with finer details. This tip enhances the flexibility and creativity of your video editing.

Pro Tip: Structural Scene Shaping

Step 8: Import to Midjourney

Import your Edited Start Frame into Midjourney Edit, or any image editor. Select the Retexture button to refine the details.

Step 8: Import to Midjourney 1

Step 9: Retexture Start Frame

In Midjourney, create a prompt to retexture your Start Frame. Include your envisioned details for the subject, environment, style, mood, lighting, and more. Select the Submit Retexture button to generate your New Start Frame. Once completed, download the image.

Step 9: Retexture Start Frame 1

Step 10: Import New Start Frame

In Dream Machine, import your New Start Frame onto the Start Frame Card next to your original video. This step prepares for the final modification.

Step 10: Import New Start Frame 1

Step 11: Adjust Strength Slider

Adjust the Strength slider to select an intensity level for the modification. This fine-tunes the slackline effect.

Step 11: Adjust Strength Slider 1

Pro Tip: Test Strength Levels

Dial it low to preserve detail. Turn it up to dream bigger. Experiment with Strength intensity levels across the slider from Adhere, Flex, and Reimagine to see which works best for your video.

Pro Tip: Test Strength Levels

Step 12: Select Strength

Select and lock in your preferred Strength level. Flex 3 was used for this video example to achieve the desired effect.

Step 12: Select Strength 1

Step 13: Create Modified Video

Tap the Create button in the composer to make your slackline modified video come to life. This final step completes the process.

Step 13: Create Modified Video 1