Kling 3.0 is one of the best AI video models for cinematic motion, multi-shot storytelling, and native audio. This tutorial shows exactly how to make videos with Kling 3.0 on Soup.video — including settings, pricing, and prompt formulas.

Open the studio: Create with Kling 3.0 →

What you can make with Kling 3.0

• Multi-shot narrative clips (Director Studio)
• Text-to-video and image-conditioned cinematic scenes
• Optional native audio
• Durations of 3–15 seconds
• Modes: Standard, Professional, and 4K Cinematic

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Kling 3.0 pricing on Soup.video

Soup.video uses transparent credits (1 credit ≈ $0.01). Cost is per second:

Mode	No audio	With audio	Voice control
Standard	$0.12/s	$0.18/s	—
Professional	$0.16/s	$0.25/s	$0.29/s
4K Cinematic	$0.60/s	$0.60/s	—

Example: Standard 5s without audio is $0.60. 4K is the same with or without audio. Buy credits anytime on Pricing. No Kling-only subscription required.

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Step-by-step: generate your first Kling 3.0 video

Step 1 — Open Kling Director Studio

Go to /video/kling3 and sign in.

Step 2 — Write a structured prompt

Use this template:

[Subject + action], [camera move], [lighting], [environment], [lens/style]

Example prompt:

A young chef tosses flaming noodles in a steel wok, slow orbiting camera, warm kitchen practical lights, shallow depth of field, cinematic 35mm, steam and oil sparks in the air.

Step 3 — Choose aspect ratio

• 9:16 for TikTok / Reels / Shorts
• 16:9 for YouTube / ads
• 1:1 for feeds

Step 4 — Pick mode and duration

• Start with Standard + 5s while iterating prompts
• Move to Pro or 4K for final hero shots
• Enable audio only when dialogue or ambience matters (it costs more)

Step 5 — Generate, review, iterate

AI video is iterative. Keep a swipe file of winning prompts. Change one variable at a time (camera, lighting, or action).

Step 6 — Download and publish

Export the MP4 and post — or feed a still frame into an image model for thumbnails.

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Pro tips for better Kling 3.0 results

1. One clear subject beats crowded scenes
2. Describe camera motion (“slow push-in”, “handheld tracking”, “crane rise”)
3. Avoid conflicting instructions (“static shot” + “fast whip pan”)
4. Use multi-shot Director when you need story beats, not a single continuous take
5. Draft cheap on Standard, finish on Pro/4K

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Kling 3.0 via API

Automate Kling generations with Soup.video’s API:

curl -X POST https://soup.video/api/v1/generations \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer sk_soup_your_key_here" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "kling-3-0",
    "inputs": {
      "prompt": "Macro shot of rain on a neon umbrella, slow tilt up to a rainy Tokyo street",
      "aspect_ratio": "9:16",
      "mode": "std",
      "duration": "5",
      "generate_audio": false
    }
  }'

Full reference: Generate API.

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Next steps

• Deep-dive prompts: Video model prompting guide
• Compare platforms: Soup.video vs Higgsfield
• Start generating: /video/kling3