We compare results produced by Snap Video against the publicly accessible Gen-2, Floor33 and PikaLab video generators on a selection of 65 prompts from the Evalcrafter benchmark eliciting dynamic scenes.
When evaluated on a user study, our method shows increased photorealism with respect to PikaLab and Floor33, has significantly better video-text alignment and outperforms the baselines on all motion metrics. Results are expressed in percentage of votes in favor of our method.
Photorealism
Video-Text Align.
Motion Quantity
Motion Quality
Gen-2
43.3
81.0
96.0
78.7
PikaLab
61.5
80.3
89.3
70.5
Floor33
76.3
80.9
88.0
79.2
Hover the cursor on the video to reveal the prompt. Note that a selection of prompts issued to Gen-2 resulted in input prompt filtering issues and no output was generated for them.
Snap Video
Gen-2
Two elephants are playing on the beach and enjoying a delicious beef stroganoff meal.
Two elephants are playing on the beach and enjoying a delicious beef stroganoff meal.
Floor33
PikaLab
Two elephants are playing on the beach and enjoying a delicious beef stroganoff meal.
Two elephants are playing on the beach and enjoying a delicious beef stroganoff meal.
Snap Video
Gen-2
A photo of a Corgi dog riding a bike in Times Square. It is wearing sunglasses and a beach hat.
A photo of a Corgi dog riding a bike in Times Square. It is wearing sunglasses and a beach hat.
Floor33
PikaLab
A photo of a Corgi dog riding a bike in Times Square. It is wearing sunglasses and a beach hat.
A photo of a Corgi dog riding a bike in Times Square. It is wearing sunglasses and a beach hat.
Snap Video
Gen-2
Two individuals ride a bike through the temple gates.
Two individuals ride a bike through the temple gates.
Floor33
PikaLab
Two individuals ride a bike through the temple gates.
Two individuals ride a bike through the temple gates.
Snap Video
Gen-2
A young man is riding a bicycle on a sunny day. He is wearing a blue hoodie and black jeans. His hair is brown and styled messily. He has a small scar above his left eye.
A young man is riding a bicycle on a sunny day. He is wearing a blue hoodie and black jeans. His hair is brown and styled messily. He has a small scar above his left eye.
Floor33
PikaLab
A young man is riding a bicycle on a sunny day. He is wearing a blue hoodie and black jeans. His hair is brown and styled messily. He has a small scar above his left eye.
A young man is riding a bicycle on a sunny day. He is wearing a blue hoodie and black jeans. His hair is brown and styled messily. He has a small scar above his left eye.
Snap Video
Gen-2
A couple shares a milkshake with two straws at a retro diner.
A couple shares a milkshake with two straws at a retro diner.
Floor33
PikaLab
A couple shares a milkshake with two straws at a retro diner.
A couple shares a milkshake with two straws at a retro diner.
Snap Video
Gen-2
A man cruises through the city on a motorcycle, feeling the adrenaline rush
A man cruises through the city on a motorcycle, feeling the adrenaline rush
Floor33
PikaLab
A man cruises through the city on a motorcycle, feeling the adrenaline rush
A man cruises through the city on a motorcycle, feeling the adrenaline rush
Snap Video
Gen-2
A thick fog covers a street, making it nearly impossible to see. Cars headlights pierce through the mist as they slowly make their way down the road.
A thick fog covers a street, making it nearly impossible to see. Cars headlights pierce through the mist as they slowly make their way down the road.
Floor33
PikaLab
A thick fog covers a street, making it nearly impossible to see. Cars headlights pierce through the mist as they slowly make their way down the road.
A thick fog covers a street, making it nearly impossible to see. Cars headlights pierce through the mist as they slowly make their way down the road.
Snap Video
Gen-2
large motion, bustling gym with people working out on various equipment and lifting weights.
large motion, bustling gym with people working out on various equipment and lifting weights.
Floor33
PikaLab
large motion, bustling gym with people working out on various equipment and lifting weights.
large motion, bustling gym with people working out on various equipment and lifting weights.
Snap Video
Gen-2
A pod of dolphins gracefully swim and jump in the ocean.
A pod of dolphins gracefully swim and jump in the ocean.
Floor33
PikaLab
A pod of dolphins gracefully swim and jump in the ocean.
A pod of dolphins gracefully swim and jump in the ocean.
Snap Video
Gen-2
Eight fluffy yellow ducklings waddle behind their mother, exploring the edge of a pond.
Eight fluffy yellow ducklings waddle behind their mother, exploring the edge of a pond.
Floor33
PikaLab
Eight fluffy yellow ducklings waddle behind their mother, exploring the edge of a pond.
Eight fluffy yellow ducklings waddle behind their mother, exploring the edge of a pond.
Snap Video
Gen-2
A young woman with glasses is jogging in the park wearing a pink headband.
A young woman with glasses is jogging in the park wearing a pink headband.
Floor33
PikaLab
A young woman with glasses is jogging in the park wearing a pink headband.
A young woman with glasses is jogging in the park wearing a pink headband.
Snap Video
Gen-2
A young woman pushes herself through a tough gym workout, sweat pouring down her face as she lifts weights and jumps on a treadmill.
A young woman pushes herself through a tough gym workout, sweat pouring down her face as she lifts weights and jumps on a treadmill.
Floor33
PikaLab
A young woman pushes herself through a tough gym workout, sweat pouring down her face as she lifts weights and jumps on a treadmill.
A young woman pushes herself through a tough gym workout, sweat pouring down her face as she lifts weights and jumps on a treadmill.
Snap Video
Gen-2
A man lifts weights at the gym, working on his strength.
A man lifts weights at the gym, working on his strength.
Floor33
PikaLab
A man lifts weights at the gym, working on his strength.
A man lifts weights at the gym, working on his strength.
Snap Video
Gen-2
The man will be piloting a small plane for an aerial tour.
The man will be piloting a small plane for an aerial tour.
Floor33
PikaLab
The man will be piloting a small plane for an aerial tour.
The man will be piloting a small plane for an aerial tour.
Snap Video
Gen-2
A busy bakery filled with the aroma of freshly baked bread and pastries.
A busy bakery filled with the aroma of freshly baked bread and pastries.
Floor33
PikaLab
A busy bakery filled with the aroma of freshly baked bread and pastries.
A busy bakery filled with the aroma of freshly baked bread and pastries.
Snap Video
Gen-2
Two sleek white airplanes flew in close formation, cutting through the clouds. They rocked and dipped gracefully, performing an aerial dance.
Two sleek white airplanes flew in close formation, cutting through the clouds. They rocked and dipped gracefully, performing an aerial dance.
Floor33
PikaLab
Two sleek white airplanes flew in close formation, cutting through the clouds. They rocked and dipped gracefully, performing an aerial dance.
Two sleek white airplanes flew in close formation, cutting through the clouds. They rocked and dipped gracefully, performing an aerial dance.
Snap Video
Gen-2
A cute and chubby giant panda is enjoying a bamboo meal in a lush forest. The panda is relaxed and content as it eats, and occasionally stops to scratch its ear with its paw.
A cute and chubby giant panda is enjoying a bamboo meal in a lush forest. The panda is relaxed and content as it eats, and occasionally stops to scratch its ear with its paw.
Floor33
PikaLab
A cute and chubby giant panda is enjoying a bamboo meal in a lush forest. The panda is relaxed and content as it eats, and occasionally stops to scratch its ear with its paw.
A cute and chubby giant panda is enjoying a bamboo meal in a lush forest. The panda is relaxed and content as it eats, and occasionally stops to scratch its ear with its paw.
Snap Video
Gen-2
A horse gallops through a field, kicking up dust with its hooves.
A horse gallops through a field, kicking up dust with its hooves.
Floor33
PikaLab
A horse gallops through a field, kicking up dust with its hooves.
A horse gallops through a field, kicking up dust with its hooves.
Snap Video
Gen-2
teenage girl in red skirt enters a green-lit cave
teenage girl in red skirt enters a green-lit cave
Floor33
PikaLab
teenage girl in red skirt enters a green-lit cave
teenage girl in red skirt enters a green-lit cave
Snap Video
Gen-2
A group of children build a snowman together.
A group of children build a snowman together.
Floor33
PikaLab
A group of children build a snowman together.
A group of children build a snowman together.
Snap Video
Gen-2
A musician strums his guitar, serenading the moonlit night
A musician strums his guitar, serenading the moonlit night
Floor33
PikaLab
A musician strums his guitar, serenading the moonlit night
A musician strums his guitar, serenading the moonlit night
Snap Video
Gen-2
Concert hall with shining lights and energetic audience dancing
Concert hall with shining lights and energetic audience dancing
Floor33
PikaLab
Concert hall with shining lights and energetic audience dancing
Concert hall with shining lights and energetic audience dancing
Snap Video
Gen-2
There's a rush in the subway. People are taking the bus to airports to catch their flights. The airplane passes over them.
There's a rush in the subway. People are taking the bus to airports to catch their flights. The airplane passes over them.
Floor33
PikaLab
There's a rush in the subway. People are taking the bus to airports to catch their flights. The airplane passes over them.
There's a rush in the subway. People are taking the bus to airports to catch their flights. The airplane passes over them.
Snap Video
Gen-2
A dog chews on a bone, gnawing at it with its teeth.
A dog chews on a bone, gnawing at it with its teeth.
Floor33
PikaLab
A dog chews on a bone, gnawing at it with its teeth.
A dog chews on a bone, gnawing at it with its teeth.
Snap Video
Gen-2
A surfer paddles out into the ocean, scanning the waves for the perfect ride.
A surfer paddles out into the ocean, scanning the waves for the perfect ride.
Floor33
PikaLab
A surfer paddles out into the ocean, scanning the waves for the perfect ride.
A surfer paddles out into the ocean, scanning the waves for the perfect ride.
Snap Video
Gen-2
A mother and her child feed ducks at a pond.
A mother and her child feed ducks at a pond.
Floor33
PikaLab
A mother and her child feed ducks at a pond.
A mother and her child feed ducks at a pond.
Snap Video
Gen-2
A girl dances gracefully in the rain, twirling her umbrella.
A girl dances gracefully in the rain, twirling her umbrella.
Floor33
PikaLab
A girl dances gracefully in the rain, twirling her umbrella.
A girl dances gracefully in the rain, twirling her umbrella.
Snap Video
Gen-2
A busy school hallway filled with students hurrying to their classrooms.
A busy school hallway filled with students hurrying to their classrooms.
Floor33
PikaLab
A busy school hallway filled with students hurrying to their classrooms.
A busy school hallway filled with students hurrying to their classrooms.
Snap Video
Gen-2
a snail, large motion
a snail, large motion
Floor33
PikaLab
a snail, large motion
a snail, large motion
Snap Video
Gen-2
a cat drinking beer
a cat drinking beer
Floor33
PikaLab
a cat drinking beer
a cat drinking beer
Snap Video
Gen-2
A cat plays with a ball of yarn, batting it around with its paws.
A cat plays with a ball of yarn, batting it around with its paws.
Floor33
PikaLab
A cat plays with a ball of yarn, batting it around with its paws.
A cat plays with a ball of yarn, batting it around with its paws.
Snap Video
Gen-2
Zombies walking down the street
Zombies walking down the street
Floor33
PikaLab
Zombies walking down the street
Zombies walking down the street
Snap Video
Gen-2
A basketball player dribbles down the court, weaving through defenders before leaping for a slam dunk.
A basketball player dribbles down the court, weaving through defenders before leaping for a slam dunk.
Floor33
PikaLab
A basketball player dribbles down the court, weaving through defenders before leaping for a slam dunk.
A basketball player dribbles down the court, weaving through defenders before leaping for a slam dunk.
Snap Video
Gen-2
A group of teenagers skateboard in an empty parking lot.
A group of teenagers skateboard in an empty parking lot.
Floor33
PikaLab
A group of teenagers skateboard in an empty parking lot.
A group of teenagers skateboard in an empty parking lot.
Snap Video
Gen-2
A child excitedly swings on a rusty swing set, laughter filling the air.
A child excitedly swings on a rusty swing set, laughter filling the air.
Floor33
PikaLab
A child excitedly swings on a rusty swing set, laughter filling the air.
A child excitedly swings on a rusty swing set, laughter filling the air.
Snap Video
Gen-2
A bustling street in London, with double-decker buses and red telephone booths. The famous Big Ben towers in the background.
A bustling street in London, with double-decker buses and red telephone booths. The famous Big Ben towers in the background.
Floor33
PikaLab
A bustling street in London, with double-decker buses and red telephone booths. The famous Big Ben towers in the background.
A bustling street in London, with double-decker buses and red telephone booths. The famous Big Ben towers in the background.
Snap Video
Gen-2
time lapse of flamingos walking around an ornate ballroom, first person perspective
time lapse of flamingos walking around an ornate ballroom, first person perspective
Floor33
PikaLab
time lapse of flamingos walking around an ornate ballroom, first person perspective
time lapse of flamingos walking around an ornate ballroom, first person perspective
Snap Video
Gen-2
a dog wearing vr goggles on a boat
a dog wearing vr goggles on a boat
Floor33
PikaLab
a dog wearing vr goggles on a boat
a dog wearing vr goggles on a boat
Snap Video
Gen-2
A bear rummages through a dumpster, searching for food scraps.
A bear rummages through a dumpster, searching for food scraps.
Floor33
PikaLab
A bear rummages through a dumpster, searching for food scraps.
A bear rummages through a dumpster, searching for food scraps.
Snap Video
Gen-2
man driving in a taxi, angry face
man driving in a taxi, angry face
Floor33
PikaLab
man driving in a taxi, angry face
man driving in a taxi, angry face
Snap Video
Gen-2
A group of two artists collaborate on a painting, each adding their own unique touch to the canvas.
A group of two artists collaborate on a painting, each adding their own unique touch to the canvas.
Floor33
PikaLab
A group of two artists collaborate on a painting, each adding their own unique touch to the canvas.
A group of two artists collaborate on a painting, each adding their own unique touch to the canvas.
Snap Video
Gen-2
A father teaches his son how to ride a bicycle in the backyard
A father teaches his son how to ride a bicycle in the backyard
Floor33
PikaLab
A father teaches his son how to ride a bicycle in the backyard
A father teaches his son how to ride a bicycle in the backyard
Snap Video
Gen-2
Three travelers wander through the bustling streets of Times Square, taking in the dazzling lights and energy.
Three travelers wander through the bustling streets of Times Square, taking in the dazzling lights and energy.
Floor33
PikaLab
Three travelers wander through the bustling streets of Times Square, taking in the dazzling lights and energy.
Three travelers wander through the bustling streets of Times Square, taking in the dazzling lights and energy.
Snap Video
Gen-2
The video depicts the bustling street of Singapore's Chinatown. People are seen walking around under the bright neon lights of the shops and restaurants. The camera pans around to capture the vibrancy of the scene.
The video depicts the bustling street of Singapore's Chinatown. People are seen walking around under the bright neon lights of the shops and restaurants. The camera pans around to capture the vibrancy of the scene.
Floor33
PikaLab
The video depicts the bustling street of Singapore's Chinatown. People are seen walking around under the bright neon lights of the shops and restaurants. The camera pans around to capture the vibrancy of the scene.
The video depicts the bustling street of Singapore's Chinatown. People are seen walking around under the bright neon lights of the shops and restaurants. The camera pans around to capture the vibrancy of the scene.
Snap Video
Gen-2
a cowboy panda riding on the back of a lion, hand-held camera
a cowboy panda riding on the back of a lion, hand-held camera
Floor33
PikaLab
a cowboy panda riding on the back of a lion, hand-held camera
a cowboy panda riding on the back of a lion, hand-held camera
Snap Video
Gen-2
A happy pig rolling in the mud on a sunny day.
A happy pig rolling in the mud on a sunny day.
Floor33
PikaLab
A happy pig rolling in the mud on a sunny day.
A happy pig rolling in the mud on a sunny day.
Snap Video
Gen-2
Three hamster runs on a wheel, exercising in its cage.
Three hamster runs on a wheel, exercising in its cage.
Floor33
PikaLab
Three hamster runs on a wheel, exercising in its cage.
Three hamster runs on a wheel, exercising in its cage.
Snap Video
Gen-2
A woman is walking her dog on the beach at sunset.
A woman is walking her dog on the beach at sunset.
Floor33
PikaLab
A woman is walking her dog on the beach at sunset.
A woman is walking her dog on the beach at sunset.
Snap Video
Gen-2
A group of six dancers perform a ballet on stage, their movements synchronized and graceful.
A group of six dancers perform a ballet on stage, their movements synchronized and graceful.
Floor33
PikaLab
A group of six dancers perform a ballet on stage, their movements synchronized and graceful.
A group of six dancers perform a ballet on stage, their movements synchronized and graceful.
Snap Video
Gen-2
A young couple dances under the moonlight by the lake.
A young couple dances under the moonlight by the lake.
Floor33
PikaLab
A young couple dances under the moonlight by the lake.
A young couple dances under the moonlight by the lake.
Snap Video
Gen-2
A snow avalanche crashed down a mountain peak, causing destruction and mayhem
A snow avalanche crashed down a mountain peak, causing destruction and mayhem
Floor33
PikaLab
A snow avalanche crashed down a mountain peak, causing destruction and mayhem
A snow avalanche crashed down a mountain peak, causing destruction and mayhem
Snap Video
Gen-2
a motorcycle race through the city streets at night
a motorcycle race through the city streets at night
Floor33
PikaLab
a motorcycle race through the city streets at night
a motorcycle race through the city streets at night
Snap Video
Gen-2
large motion, Surrounded by butterflies, a girl walks through a lush garden.
large motion, Surrounded by butterflies, a girl walks through a lush garden.
Floor33
PikaLab
large motion, Surrounded by butterflies, a girl walks through a lush garden.
large motion, Surrounded by butterflies, a girl walks through a lush garden.
Snap Video
Gen-2
In an African savanna, a majestic lion is prancing behind a small timid rabbit. The rabbit tried to run away, but the lion catches up easily.
In an African savanna, a majestic lion is prancing behind a small timid rabbit. The rabbit tried to run away, but the lion catches up easily.
Floor33
PikaLab
In an African savanna, a majestic lion is prancing behind a small timid rabbit. The rabbit tried to run away, but the lion catches up easily.
In an African savanna, a majestic lion is prancing behind a small timid rabbit. The rabbit tried to run away, but the lion catches up easily.
Snap Video
Gen-2
A young woman in her mid-twenties with long blond hair walked briskly down the busy city street, wearing a red coat and black boots.
A young woman in her mid-twenties with long blond hair walked briskly down the busy city street, wearing a red coat and black boots.
Floor33
PikaLab
A young woman in her mid-twenties with long blond hair walked briskly down the busy city street, wearing a red coat and black boots.
A young woman in her mid-twenties with long blond hair walked briskly down the busy city street, wearing a red coat and black boots.
Snap Video
Gen-2
A child excitedly licks an ice cream cone on a sunny day.
A child excitedly licks an ice cream cone on a sunny day.
Floor33
PikaLab
A child excitedly licks an ice cream cone on a sunny day.
A child excitedly licks an ice cream cone on a sunny day.
Snap Video
Gen-2
A couple enjoys a romantic gondola ride in Venice, Italy.
A couple enjoys a romantic gondola ride in Venice, Italy.
Floor33
PikaLab
A couple enjoys a romantic gondola ride in Venice, Italy.
A couple enjoys a romantic gondola ride in Venice, Italy.
Snap Video
Gen-2
A rainy day in the city, raindrops pouring down from grey clouds above, people hurrying on the street with umbrellas.
A rainy day in the city, raindrops pouring down from grey clouds above, people hurrying on the street with umbrellas.
Floor33
PikaLab
A rainy day in the city, raindrops pouring down from grey clouds above, people hurrying on the street with umbrellas.
A rainy day in the city, raindrops pouring down from grey clouds above, people hurrying on the street with umbrellas.
Snap Video
Gen-2
A silver metal train with blue and red stripes, speeding through a mountainous landscape.
A silver metal train with blue and red stripes, speeding through a mountainous landscape.
Floor33
PikaLab
A silver metal train with blue and red stripes, speeding through a mountainous landscape.
A silver metal train with blue and red stripes, speeding through a mountainous landscape.
Snap Video
Gen-2
camera pan from right to left, four people riding in a convertible car
camera pan from right to left, four people riding in a convertible car
Floor33
PikaLab
camera pan from right to left, four people riding in a convertible car
camera pan from right to left, four people riding in a convertible car