# Luma Ray3

- Date: 2025-09-18
- Type: model
- Credit: Luma Labs
- Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7ZCcWsx5bU
- URL: https://aifilmhistory.org/entry/luma-ray3

The world's first 'reasoning' video model. More than 2x the size of Ray2, it generates native 16-bit HDR video in ACES EXR format, bringing AI output directly into professional color grading pipelines. For creators working in professional post-production, this is a milestone: AI-generated footage that slots into existing studio workflows without quality compromises. The HDR output means AI video can finally sit alongside camera footage without looking out of place.

Links:
- Luma Press: https://lumalabs.ai/press/ray3

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Source: https://aifilmhistory.org/entry/luma-ray3
Era: 2025 · The Studio Era
Last updated: 2026-09-28