# Bad Influence story: Luma AI says HeyGen cannot produce cinematic scenes or EXR output

Active · 1 article · 1 source · First reported 11-08 00:00. Times are ET.
Story page: https://badinfluence.news/story/ff71412d-3759-462a-b692-9e0109d95635

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Latest update (11-08 00:00): HeyGen cannot produce cinematic scenes or EXR output, Luma AI argues

Overview: Luma AI says HeyGen's avatar-focused video generation cannot create cinematic scenes, product shots, or environmental footage. In a first-party post, Luma also says HeyGen lacks HDR or EXR output for professional color grading and cites rendering delays of up to 60 minutes during peak usage. These are Luma's claims about a competitor; the report does not include an independent test or a response from HeyGen.

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1. 11-08 00:00 · Luma AI News (from the company) · [HeyGen cannot produce cinematic scenes or EXR output, Luma AI argues](https://badinfluence.news/items/b3xlsgpmw5x9d72puqke49odz)
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