NEW — April 2026

Happy Oyster AI — 3D Video Generator

Complete guide to Alibaba's AI for 3D & interactive video generation. Prompt builder, use cases, pricing & model comparison.

Updated April 18, 2026

Prompt Builder
Use Cases
Model Comparison
Pricing
FAQ

3D Video Prompt Builder

Craft optimized prompts for Happy Oyster. Select your content type and parameters below.

Cost Estimator

Estimate the cost of your generation based on parameters above.

$0.05
Draft
$0.20
Standard
$0.80
High Quality

What Can You Build with Happy Oyster?

Happy Oyster excels at 3D and interactive content creation across industries.

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Game Development

Generate 3D environments, character models, and props. Export game-ready assets with materials and textures.

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Film & Animation

Create cinematic sequences, pre-viz, and animated shorts. Full camera control with lighting setups.

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Architecture

Visualize buildings and interiors in 3D. Walk-through animations from floor plans or descriptions.

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E-Commerce

Generate 360-degree product views and interactive 3D showcases from product photos or descriptions.

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Education

Create interactive 3D learning modules. Visualize molecules, historical scenes, or engineering concepts.

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Interactive Stories

Build branching narratives where viewers make choices. Generate multiple story paths from a single scene.

Happy Oyster vs Other AI Video Models

FeatureHappy OysterSoraRunway Gen-3Kling 2.0
3D ContentNative 3D2D only2D only2D only
Interactive OutputYesNoNoNo
Game AssetsExport-readyNoNoNo
Photorealistic VideoGoodExcellentExcellentVery Good
Max Duration60s60s10s15s
Camera ControlFull 3DLimitedSomeSome
Text-to-3DYesNoNoNo
Image-to-3DYesNoNoNo
API AccessYesYesYesYes
Open SourceNoNoNoNo
Cost / 10s clip~$0.20~$0.50~$0.40~$0.15

When to Use Happy Oyster vs Sora

Choose Happy Oyster For

  • 3D game asset generation
  • Interactive/branching content
  • Architectural walkthroughs
  • Product 3D renders
  • 3D character animation
  • Full camera path control

Choose Sora For

  • Photorealistic live-action video
  • Social media content
  • Music videos
  • Documentary-style footage
  • Text overlay animations
  • Simulating real cameras

Happy Oyster Pricing

Estimated pricing based on Alibaba Cloud API rates (April 2026).

Free Tier

$0
per month
  • 10 generations/day
  • Draft quality only
  • 5-10s clips
  • Watermarked

Enterprise

Custom
volume pricing
  • Priority processing
  • Dedicated GPU
  • Custom fine-tuning
  • SLA guarantees
  • On-premise option

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Happy Oyster AI?

Happy Oyster is Alibaba's new AI model for generating 3D and interactive video content. Released in April 2026, it's designed for creating game assets, film sequences, and interactive drama content from text or image prompts.

How is Happy Oyster different from Sora?

While Sora generates photorealistic 2D video, Happy Oyster creates native 3D content. This means you get manipulable 3D scenes, exportable game assets, full camera control, and interactive branching narratives.

Can I export game-ready assets from Happy Oyster?

Yes. Happy Oyster supports exporting to common 3D formats including glTF, FBX, and OBJ. Assets include materials, textures, and basic rigging for characters, making them suitable for Unity, Unreal Engine, and other game engines.

What languages does Happy Oyster support?

Happy Oyster accepts prompts in English and Chinese. The underlying model understands descriptions in both languages equally well, reflecting Alibaba's bilingual focus.

Is Happy Oyster available outside China?

Yes, Happy Oyster is available through Alibaba Cloud's international platform. API access is available in all regions where Alibaba Cloud operates, including North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia.

What is the maximum video length?

Currently, Happy Oyster supports generating clips up to 60 seconds. For longer content, you can chain clips together using the continuation feature, which maintains scene consistency across segments.