Free Testing Options Available Now
1. Bing Video Creator (Sora-powered)
You can generate free 5-second vertical videos using Sora's engine:
2. Google Gemini's Veo 3 (Free for a Limited Time)
- Offers 100% free access (even to non-subscribers) through Sunday, August 24 at 10 PM PT.
- You get up to three 8-second cinematic clips, complete with audio/audio suggestions.
- Prompts should include motion, style, and sound for best results.TechRadar+2Android Central+2
3. Hailuo AI (Director Model)
Other Worthy Free Trials (Less Feature-Rich)
Quick Comparison Table
PlatformStatusFormat / StrengthBing (Sora)Free via mobile app5s vertical videos, Sora-poweredVeo 3 (Google)Free until specific date8s cinematic with audioHailuo AIFree credits, watermarkedCamera control prompts (Director model)Runway Gen-2Free trial often availableHighly creative, cinematic AILuma Dream MachineFree tier (30 clips)Stylized 5s videos
Recommendation
To test your prompt right now:
- Start with Bing Video Creator, upgrade to vertical format but still use to test your lighting, motion, and lens language.
- Use Gemini’s Veo 3 before the free window closes—8s videos with audio.
- For fine-grained motion control, try the Hailuo Director model.
Once Sora or Pika/Pipeline tools become available, you’ll already have prompt structure dialed in.