▌Introduction by Guotou
On January 9, 2025, at 17:40, the official WeChat account of Tongyi announced the upgrade of the Tongyi Wanxiang model to version 2.1, showcasing significant improvements in both video and image generation capabilities.
Let’s take a look at the promotional video from the official Tongyi account.
Based on the prompts shown in the official promotional video, Guotou conducted tests, and the results are as follows:
Prompt：In an indoor setting, a wide shot of a foreign man breakdancing, wearing a gray top and green pants, with the camera moving along with his movements as he performs a series of rolls and spins on stage. In the background, the audience and some blurred stage lights can be seen, but the focus remains on the dancer’s movements.
Prompt：Inside a Baroque-style European palace, a brilliant crystal chandelier casts soft light, illuminating a couple dancing gracefully in the center. The man wears a black tailcoat with a white shirt and bow tie, exuding gentlemanly charm; the woman wears a floor-length gown adorned with delicate lace, flowing elegantly. They embrace tightly, their arms intertwined, spinning and leaping to the waltz melody, each step embodying romance and passion. A mid-shot, using stable tracking to capture every moment of their spin.
Prompt：A couple in formal evening attire encounters a heavy rain on their way home, holding a black umbrella. The camera captures them in a wide shot, with the man in a black suit and the woman in a white long dress. They walk slowly in the rain, with drops falling from the umbrella. The camera smoothly follows their steps, showcasing their elegant demeanor in the rain.
Prompt：A close-up shot focuses on a pair of calloused hands meticulously carving wood. The hands hold a chisel, the blade glinting among the flying wood shavings, with clear wood grain, as the fingertips delicately navigate the blade, outlining exquisite patterns and designs. The background is blurred, only showing the workbench and scattered woodworking tools, emphasizing the exquisite actions of the hands and the essence of craftsmanship.
Prompt：With a red New Year rice paper as the background, a drop of ink appears, gradually spreading the ink. The brush strokes are blurred and natural, as the ink forms the character “福” (fu) on the paper, transitioning from dark to light, presenting a unique Eastern charm. The background is high-end and simple, with a magazine photography feel.
Prompt：In a cyberpunk city, neon lights flicker at night, with a sign reading “AI DAY” on a building, and cars speeding down the street.
Prompt：In a Gothic film style, Adams rides a black stallion, the hooves lightly tapping on the ancient cobblestone road. She wears a black long dress, a wide-brimmed hat, with a cold gaze and a slight smile, exuding a touch of mystery. The background features a dark ancient castle and dense forest, with dark clouds floating in the sky. The camera shakes, creating an atmosphere of unease and tension. A close-up dynamic horse-riding scene.
Prompt：The video begins with a low-angle shot, showcasing an astronaut in a silver space suit walking on the lunar surface, surrounded by desolate yet mysterious lunar terrain, filled with craters and rugged landscapes. As the camera slowly zooms in, the astronaut’s hand gently touches a star floating in the air, with the deep universe swirling in the background, stars twinkling, creating a stunning interstellar scene. The entire video uses slow motion and carefully designed camera movements to create a dreamlike sci-fi atmosphere, leading the audience on a lunar exploration journey.
