- Type
- Generative AI
- Year
- 2026
- Tools
- Flux.2 Klein, LTX 2.3, Nano Banana Pro, After Effects
The project
A complex sequence: a dragon breathing flames and lava. Each visual element is broken down into separate passes, to keep full control over the final image in compositing.
Multi-pass pipeline
01Base generation
Creating the dragon with Flux (Klein), then a first animation with LTX 2.3.
Creating the dragon with Flux (Klein), then a first animation with LTX 2.3.
02Pass extraction
Nano Banana Pro edits a keyframe to add the flames and lava, then isolates each element: the lava with its volumetric light, the flames on a black background.
Nano Banana Pro edits a keyframe to add the flames and lava, then isolates each element: the lava with its volumetric light, the flames on a black background.
03Tracking and depth
A depth map is generated from the sequence and serves as a structural guide.
A depth map is generated from the sequence and serves as a structural guide.
04Pass sequences
The depth map and isolated images are used to generate one video sequence per element: lava, fire and dragon.
The depth map and isolated images are used to generate one video sequence per element: lava, fire and dragon.
05Compositing
Assembly in After Effects of 32-bit EXRs in ACEScg, to control colour and light integration.
Assembly in After Effects of 32-bit EXRs in ACEScg, to control colour and light integration.
Tools and skills
- Flux.2 Klein
- LTX 2.3
- Nano Banana Pro
- After Effects
- ACEScg
Key points
01
Professional workflow
ACEScg colour space and 32-bit formats.
02
Full control
The intensity of the lava or fire can be adjusted without touching the rest of the image.
The passes
