Make videos with Claude Haiku 4.5
Haiku 4.5 is the lightweight option: perfect when the storyboard already exists and you just need fast changes, or when you generate many short, simple clips.
- Model ID
- claude-haiku-4-5
- Context
- 200K tokens
- Speed
- Fastest
- Role
- Lightweight director for quick edits
Can Claude Haiku 4.5 make videos?
Claude Haiku 4.5 is a fast text model and does not create video files directly. In Claude Video it handles quick, low-cost work such as copy edits, captions and short teasers, while the Kinetik engine renders the final MP4.
How it works
From URL to film with Claude Haiku 4.5.
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Paste your URL or a brief
Claude Video captures your site, screenshots and brand colors, or works from a one-sentence description.
- 02
Claude Haiku 4.5 writes the storyboard
Claude Haiku 4.5 researches the product and writes a structured, editable storyboard: scenes, copy, timing, camera moves and transitions.
- 03
The Kinetik engine renders it
A deterministic motion engine animates every frame: 3D titles, product tours, particles, physics and music cut to the beat.
- 04
Edit and export
Change any word, color or scene by hand or by asking the AI, then export an MP4 in every format.
Why Haiku 4.5
What Claude Haiku 4.5 is good at in video.
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Instant edits
“Shorter.” “Change the CTA.” “Translate the captions.” Small changes come back almost immediately.
- 02
Lowest cost
At $1 / $5 per million tokens (API list price) it is the cheapest Claude model for routine video tasks.
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Short teasers
Ten to fifteen-second clips with one idea each are a good fit.
- 04
200K context
Plenty for a storyboard, a brief and your brand notes.
Prompts to try
Just ask.
- › Shorten this video to 15 seconds and keep the hook.
- › Translate all on-screen text to French.
- › Change every “Start free” to “Book a demo”.
Prefer to work inside Claude? Add our MCP server:
{
"mcpServers": {
"claude-video": {
"url": "https://claudevideo.io/api/mcp",
"headers": { "Authorization": "Bearer cv_live_…" }
}
}
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Which Claude model should direct your video?
| Model | Role in Claude Video | Best for | Speed | Context | API price / 1M tok |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Opus 5.5 claude-opus-5-5 | Default AI director | Launch films, product videos, multi-scene storyboards | Balanced | 1M tokens | $4 / $20 |
| Claude Sonnet 5.5 claude-sonnet-5-5 | Fast director for high volume | Social ads, hook variations, changelog videos at volume | Fast | 1M tokens | $2 / $10 |
| Claude Fable 5.1 claude-fable-5-1 | Premium director for hard briefs | Complex narratives, long explainers, custom React scenes | Deliberate | 1M tokens | $10 / $50 |
| Claude Haiku 4.5 claude-haiku-4-5 | Lightweight director for quick edits | Quick copy edits, captions, short teasers | Fastest | 200K tokens | $1 / $5 |
Anthropic API list prices (input / output) and context windows as of October 2026. Your Claude Video plan price does not change with the model.
Claude Haiku 4.5 and video: FAQ
Should I use Haiku 4.5 for a launch film?
Usually not. For a full storyboard from scratch, Opus 5.5 or Sonnet 5.5 give stronger results. Haiku is ideal for fast edits on an existing video.
Is Haiku 4.5 good for captions and translations?
Yes. Text edits like captions, translations and CTA changes are quick and inexpensive with Haiku 4.5.
Can I use Haiku 4.5 with the MCP server?
Yes. Any Claude model that supports tool use can drive Claude Video through MCP.
Does the model choice change render quality?
No. Render quality comes from the motion engine. The model affects the storyboard: story, copy, pacing and scene choices.
Is Claude Video an Anthropic product?
No. It is an independent product built on the Claude API.
Keep exploring
More ways to make videos with Claude.
Claude Video is an independent product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Anthropic PBC. “Claude” is a trademark of Anthropic PBC. Model facts as of October 2026.
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