Topaz Astra 2
Astra 2 is Topaz Labs' creative video upscaler. It invents new texture and detail under a creativity control rather than reproducing the source, and selects its own output resolution — typically 4K. Supports optional frame interpolation. Best for cinematic shots where impact matters more than fidelity.See more
Connect Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or Codex to Layer’s MCP server and Topaz Astra 2 becomes a tool your agent can reach for — it picks the parameters, runs the generation, and shows you the result in the conversation.
https://mcp.app.layer.ai/mcpAsk your agent
“Use Topaz Astra 2 to animate a torch-lit dungeon corridor with a slow dolly forward.”
execute_forge({
"base_model_id": "topaz-astra-2-upscale-video",
"prompt": "A torch-lit dungeon corridor, slow dolly forward",
"batch_size": 1
})Authenticate with a personal access token, post the model’s own form, and poll the inference until it completes. Every field below is accepted by this endpoint.
# Start the generation — returns an inference id straight away.
curl -X POST https://api.app.layer.ai/api/v2/workspaces/$WORKSPACE_ID/base-models/topaz-astra-2-upscale-video/inferences \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $LAYER_TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"prompt": "A torch-lit dungeon corridor, slow dolly forward"
}'
# Poll until status is "complete" — the response then carries the asset URLs.
curl https://api.app.layer.ai/api/v2/workspaces/$WORKSPACE_ID/inferences/$INFERENCE_ID \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $LAYER_TOKEN"- prompt string
- Describe what to generate, or the change to make.
- upscale_factor enumdefault 21, 2, 4
- How many times larger the output is than the source.
- creativity number0–1
- How much new detail the model may invent. Higher can drift from the source.
- realism number0–1
- Biases the added detail toward photorealism.
- sharpness number0–1
- How much the result is sharpened.
- target_fps integerdefault 3016–60
- Frames generated in between the source's own. Resolution is unchanged.
- guidance_file_init_video file[]required
- The video to modify
- prompt_language string
- The language the prompt is written in, so it reaches the model as you meant it.
Why use Topaz Astra 2 for video?
Cinematic video generation
Topaz Astra 2 creates high-fidelity video content suitable for trailers, gameplay previews, and marketing materials with temporal consistency.
Flexible input modes
Generate from text prompts, reference images, or existing video. Supports various aspect ratios and durations for different content needs.
Production-ready output
Clean motion, stable framing, and coherent transitions make outputs ready for direct use in UA campaigns and social content.
Game trailers and cinematic previews
Create attention-grabbing trailers and gameplay previews that showcase your game at its best. High temporal consistency ensures smooth, professional results.
UA video creative at scale
Generate dozens of video ad variants for A/B testing across platforms. Rapid iteration lets performance teams optimize creative angles quickly.
Character animations and in-game cinematics
Bring characters to life with animated sequences for cutscenes, promotional materials, and social content.
FAQ
How much does Topaz Astra 2 cost? Is it free?+
How does Layer's pricing work?+
There are no seat fees, feature gates, or plans on Layer. Instead, our platform uses a consumption based system with Creative Units (CUs) with a flexible monthly subscription. Every generation on Layer (image, video, 3D, or audio) consumes a Creative Unit, and you only pay for what you create.
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