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DreamActor V2

DreamActor V2 costs $0.300/clip on FairStack — a video to video model for Character performance, AI acting, Expression-driven video. No subscription required. Pay per generation with full REST API access. FairStack applies a transparent 20% margin on infrastructure cost so you always see the real price.

FairStack price
$0.300/clip

What is DreamActor V2?

DreamActor V2 is an AI character performance model that generates expressive character acting, facial expressions, and body movements in video. The model drives realistic performances controlled by AI, producing natural-looking character animation that can convey emotion, deliver dialogue, and perform physical actions. With per-second billing at $0.05 per second, it is very affordable for character performance generation. The model controls facial expressions with nuance, from subtle emotional shifts to dramatic reactions, and adds body movement that supports the character's performance. This makes it useful for creating character content without live actors. Compared to talking head models that focus primarily on lip synchronization, DreamActor V2 provides fuller character performance including body language and expression range. Against manual character animation, which requires significant skill and time, AI-driven performance generation automates the process at a fraction of the cost. Best suited for AI character performance, expression-driven video, and virtual acting workflows where AI-controlled character performances create engaging content without live actors. Available on FairStack at infrastructure cost plus a 20% platform fee.

Key Features

AI character performance
Facial expression control
Body movement control

What are DreamActor V2's strengths?

Good character control
Natural performances

What are DreamActor V2's limitations?

Per-second at $0.05/s

What is DreamActor V2 best for?

Character performance AI acting Expression-driven video

How much does DreamActor V2 cost?

Metric
FairStack
Details
Price per generation
$0.300
Includes 20% margin
Per-second rate
$0.0500/sec
Billed per second of output
Subscription
None
Pay per generation only

How does DreamActor V2 perform across capabilities?

DreamActor V2 — character animation from reference

motion quality
76%
visual quality
78%
prompt adherence
65%
temporal coherence
76%
character consistency
80%
camera control
60%

How do I use the DreamActor V2 API?

curl
curl -X POST https://api.fairstack.ai/v1/generations/video \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $FAIRSTACK_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "dreamactor-v2",
    "prompt": "Your prompt here"
  }'
Python
import requests

response = requests.post(
    "https://api.fairstack.ai/v1/generations/video",
    headers={
        "Authorization": f"Bearer {FAIRSTACK_API_KEY}",
        "Content-Type": "application/json",
    },
    json={
        "model": "dreamactor-v2",
        "prompt": "Your prompt here",
    },
)

result = response.json()
print(result["url"])
Node.js
const response = await fetch(
  "https://api.fairstack.ai/v1/generations/video",
  {
    method: "POST",
    headers: {
      Authorization: `Bearer ${process.env.FAIRSTACK_API_KEY}`,
      "Content-Type": "application/json",
    },
    body: JSON.stringify({
      model: "dreamactor-v2",
      prompt: "Your prompt here",
    }),
  }
);

const result = await response.json();
console.log(result.url);

What parameters does DreamActor V2 support?

Parameter
Type
Default
Details
aspect_ratio
enum
16:9
Options: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1
duration
enum
5
Options: 5, 10
negative_prompt
string (optional)
seed
integer (optional)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does DreamActor V2 cost?

DreamActor V2 costs $0.300/clip on FairStack as of 2026-05-13. This price includes FairStack's transparent 20% margin on infrastructure cost. No subscription or monthly fee — you pay per generation only. Minimum deposit is $1.

What is DreamActor V2 and what is it best for?

DreamActor V2 is an AI character performance model that generates expressive character acting, facial expressions, and body movements in video. The model drives realistic performances controlled by AI, producing natural-looking character animation that can convey emotion, deliver dialogue, and perform physical actions. With per-second billing at $0.05 per second, it is very affordable for character performance generation. The model controls facial expressions with nuance, from subtle emotional shifts to dramatic reactions, and adds body movement that supports the character's performance. This makes it useful for creating character content without live actors. Compared to talking head models that focus primarily on lip synchronization, DreamActor V2 provides fuller character performance including body language and expression range. Against manual character animation, which requires significant skill and time, AI-driven performance generation automates the process at a fraction of the cost. Best suited for AI character performance, expression-driven video, and virtual acting workflows where AI-controlled character performances create engaging content without live actors. Available on FairStack at infrastructure cost plus a 20% platform fee. DreamActor V2 is best for Character performance, AI acting, Expression-driven video. Available via FairStack's REST API with curl, Python, and Node.js SDKs.

Does DreamActor V2 have an API?

Yes. DreamActor V2 is available via FairStack's REST API at api.fairstack.ai. Send a POST request to /v1/generations/video with your API key and prompt. Works with curl, Python requests, Node.js fetch, and any HTTP client. No SDK installation required.

How does DreamActor V2 compare to other video models?

DreamActor V2 excels at Character performance, AI acting, Expression-driven video. It is a video to video model priced at $0.300/clip on FairStack. Key strengths: Good character control, Natural performances. Compare all video models at fairstack.ai/models.

What makes DreamActor V2 stand out from other image generators?

DreamActor V2 stands out with good character control and natural performances. Generation typically completes in 5-15 seconds.

What are the known limitations of DreamActor V2?

The main limitation to be aware of is: per-second at $0.05/s. FairStack documents these transparently so you can choose the right model for your workflow.

How fast is DreamActor V2?

DreamActor V2 typically completes in 5-15 seconds. This provides a good balance between output quality and processing speed for most production workflows.

What features does DreamActor V2 support?

DreamActor V2 offers: ai character performance; facial expression control; body movement control. All capabilities are accessible through both the FairStack web interface and REST API.

Start using DreamActor V2 today

$0.300/clip. Full API access. No subscription.

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