# MiniMax H3 Max Reference

MiniMax H3 Max Reference: faster reference-guided H3 video, up to 1080p.

Last updated: 2026-10-05

**Key facts**

- MiniMax H3 Max Reference is the faster MiniMax H3 Max guided by up to 9 reference images, at 480p, 768p or 1080p in Sloosh.
- MiniMax H3 Max Reference makes 5 to 15 second clips with sound, in Auto or six aspect ratios.
- MiniMax H3 Max Reference runs on fal; MiniMax's own docs do not list a reference mode for H3 Max.
- MiniMax H3 Max Reference can't combine reference images with a start frame, and has a seed setting in Sloosh.

Web page: https://sloosh.ai/docs/minimax-h3-max-reference

MiniMax H3 Max Reference is the faster H3 Max guided by your reference images. It suits quick product clips where 1080p is enough.

## When to use it

- Fast product clips from a reference.
- For 2K or 4K, use [MiniMax H3 Reference](https://sloosh.ai/docs/minimax-h3-reference.md).

## How to prompt it

- Name each file by type and order ("Image 1") and give it a job.
- For product shots, lock the camera and say the framing doesn't change.
- Keep sound, music and speech apart: "Sound: ...", "Music: ...". Put spoken lines in quotes with the speaker, language and tone. Every clip has sound.
- Write constraints as plain sentences; there's no negative prompt. Stay under about 7,000 characters.

## Example

One product reference on a turntable, with the camera locked.

Input: product photo: ![A white mesh running sneaker with sage-green panels and a thick white sole, side view on light grey](https://sloosh.ai/docs/in-sneaker.webp)

->

Result: [![The sneaker rotating on a white turntable in a bright studio](https://sloosh.ai/docs/m-minimax-h3-max-reference.webp)](https://sloosh.ai/docs/m-minimax-h3-max-reference.mp4) (video)

_16:9, 768p, 6 seconds, Enhance off. Clips here play without sound; press one to pause._

**Prompt**

```text
Image 1 is the product: a white mesh running sneaker with sage-green panels and a thick white foam sole. Keep its colours and shape exactly.
One continuous shot: the sneaker rotates slowly on a round turntable in a bright white studio. The camera stays still at eye level and the framing does not change.
Sound: a quiet motor hum. Music: light electronic beat at a steady tempo.
```

## Settings in Sloosh

- Aspect ratio: Auto, 21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4 or 9:16.
- Resolution: 480p, 768p or 1080p.
- Length: 5 to 15 seconds.
- References: up to 9 images.
- Start frame: optional; no end frame.
- A start or end frame can't be combined with reference images.
- Sound: always on.
- Seed: available, to repeat a result.
- Prompt: up to 50,000 characters.

Open it in [Video](https://sloosh.ai/studio/video) and pick MiniMax H3 Max Reference in the model chip. The Generate button shows the cost first.

## Frequently asked questions

### MiniMax H3 Max Reference vs MiniMax H3 Reference: which should I use?

Use MiniMax H3 Max Reference for fast product clips where 1080p is enough. Use [MiniMax H3 Reference](https://sloosh.ai/docs/minimax-h3-reference.md) for 2K or 4K. Both take up to 9 reference images and 5 to 15 second lengths in Sloosh, and both always make sound.

### How do I keep a product steady in MiniMax H3 Max Reference?

Lock the camera and say the framing doesn't change, then name the product image and what to keep: "Image 1 is the product. Keep its colours and shape exactly." fal recommends this for product shots, and repeating the product's fixed details in the same words helps.

### Does MiniMax H3 Max Reference make sound?

Yes. Every MiniMax H3 Max Reference clip has sound, and it can't be turned off. Keep sound, music and speech on separate lines, such as "Sound: a quiet motor hum." and "Music: light electronic beat at a steady tempo."

### Can MiniMax H3 Max Reference use a start frame?

MiniMax H3 Max Reference takes an optional start frame but no end frame, and a start frame can't be combined with reference images; Studio closes the other option once you add one. For a start and end frame, use [MiniMax H3 Max](https://sloosh.ai/docs/minimax-h3-max.md).

## Sources

- [fal: MiniMax H3 Max](https://fal.ai/minimax-h3-max)
- [MiniMax H3 reference guide](https://huggingface.co/MiniMaxAI/MiniMax-H3/blob/main/docs/VIDEO_PROMPT_WRITING_GUIDE_ref_en.md)