What is the motion bucket ID?

Motion bucket ID is SVD's main motion control, roughly 1 to 255. Lower values produce subtle, stable motion; higher values create dramatic movement but increase warping and artifacts. Around 127 is a balanced default.

What does augmentation strength do?

Augmentation (or noise augmentation) strength controls how much the conditioning image is perturbed. Low values stay faithful to the source frame; higher values allow more creative motion but can drift from the original image. Typical range is 0.0 to 0.3.

How many frames should I generate?

SVD ships in 14-frame and 25-frame variants. Use the 14-frame model for short loops and the 25-frame model for longer clips. Frame count is fixed by the checkpoint you load, not freely adjustable.

What FPS should I render at?

SVD's micro-conditioning lets you hint an FPS, commonly 6 to 30. Lower FPS reads as slower, more deliberate motion; higher FPS smooths movement but covers the same frames in less time, so the clip is shorter.

Why is my video warping?

Warping usually means motion bucket ID is too high for the subject, or augmentation strength is too aggressive. Lower both, and prefer source images with a clear subject and uncluttered background.

Stable Video Diffusion Guide

Stable Video Diffusion guide

Stable Video Diffusion (SVD) turns a single still image into a short clip. The output hinges on a handful of parameters — motion bucket ID, augmentation strength, frame count and FPS. Pick your desired motion level and subject and the guide recommends a starting configuration plus an explanation of each control.

What each parameter does

Motion bucket ID (1–255): the headline motion dial. Low = subtle and stable; high = dramatic but prone to warping. ~127 is a sane default.
Augmentation strength (0.0–0.3): how far the model may drift from the source frame. Near 0 stays faithful; higher adds creative motion and risk.
Frame count (14 or 25): fixed by the checkpoint — the 14-frame model for short loops, the 25-frame model for longer shots.
FPS (6–30): a micro-conditioning hint. Lower FPS = slower, more deliberate motion over the same frames; higher = smoother but shorter.

Tips for clean output

Start conservative (motion ~80–110, augmentation ~0.02) and raise motion only if the clip feels too static.
Match motion to subject: portraits and products want low motion; landscapes and skies tolerate more.
Use a clean source image — busy backgrounds amplify warping artifacts.
Render a couple of seeds at your chosen settings; SVD motion varies noticeably between seeds.