Make videos with Claude Opus 5.5
Opus 5.5 is the default director inside Claude Video. It reads your site, decides what the story is, and writes a scene-by-scene storyboard that our engine turns into a studio-grade motion-design film.
- Model ID
- claude-opus-5-5
- Context
- 1M tokens
- Speed
- Balanced
- Role
- Default AI director
Can Claude Opus 5.5 make videos?
Claude Opus 5.5 cannot output a video file by itself: it writes text and code. Claude Video gives it a motion engine. Opus 5.5 directs the film (research, storyboard, copy, timing) and the Kinetik engine renders it frame by frame into an MP4, up to 4K.
How it works
From URL to film with Claude Opus 5.5.
- 01
Paste your URL or a brief
Claude Video captures your site, screenshots and brand colors, or works from a one-sentence description.
- 02
Claude Opus 5.5 writes the storyboard
Claude Opus 5.5 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.
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Edit and export
Change any word, color or scene by hand or by asking the AI, then export an MP4 in every format.
Why Opus 5.5
What Claude Opus 5.5 is good at in video.
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Story structure that holds
Hook, problem, product, proof and call to action, paced for 30 to 60 seconds. Opus keeps the whole film coherent across a dozen scenes.
- 02
Reads your product, not a template
It works from your real pages and screenshots, so the copy and product tour match what your product actually does.
- 03
Visual self-review
On paid plans the director looks at rendered frames and fixes what reads badly: crowded text, weak contrast, a slow opening.
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1M-token context
Long briefs, docs, changelogs and brand guidelines fit in one request, so nothing important gets dropped.
Prompts to try
Just ask.
- › Make a 40-second launch film for acme.app. Hook on the time saved, show the dashboard, end on the free trial.
- › Turn our pricing page into a 20-second vertical teaser for LinkedIn, punchy, our brand colors.
- › Rewrite scene 3 to focus on the integrations and add a stats scene before the CTA.
Prefer to work inside Claude? Add our MCP server:
{
"mcpServers": {
"claude-video": {
"url": "https://claudevideo.io/api/mcp",
"headers": { "Authorization": "Bearer cv_live_…" }
}
}
}Full MCP setup guide Compare models
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 Opus 5.5 and video: FAQ
Is Claude Opus 5.5 the model that powers Claude Video?
Yes. Claude Opus 5.5 is the default AI director in Claude Video. It researches your product and writes the storyboard; the Kinetik motion engine renders the video.
Can I use Claude Opus 5.5 in Claude.ai to make a video?
Yes. Add the Claude Video MCP server to Claude, pick Opus 5.5 in the model menu and ask for a video. Claude creates, previews, edits and renders it through our tools.
How long does a video take with Opus 5.5?
Writing the storyboard usually takes under a couple of minutes. Rendering time depends on length, resolution and the render queue; you can follow progress live in the editor.
Does Opus 5.5 generate the pixels?
No. Opus 5.5 writes a precise, editable storyboard. The pixels come from a deterministic motion engine, which is why your text stays crisp and your brand colors stay exact.
Is Claude Video made by Anthropic?
No. Claude Video is an independent product built on the Claude API. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Anthropic.
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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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