MotionForge WAN2.2 A14B I2V + LightX2V 4-Step + 5B Refiner Workflow

🎬 Overview

MotionForge is an advanced ComfyUI workflow that combines multiple cutting-edge technologies to create high-quality image-to-video animations. This pipeline leverages the power of WAN2.2 models with Lightning-fast 4-step sampling and a sophisticated 5B refiner for exceptional video generation.

✨ Key Features

Multi-Stage Video Generation

• A14B Base Generation: High-quality initial video creation using WAN2.2-I2V models

• LightX2V 4-Step Acceleration: Lightning-fast sampling for efficient processing

• 5B Refiner Upscale: Advanced refinement and upscaling for superior quality

• Frame Interpolation: RIFE VFI for smooth 32fps output

Technical Excellence

• Dual Noise Handling: Separate high-noise and low-noise processing paths

• GGUF Model Support: Efficient model loading with quantization

• Advanced Sampling: UniPC sampler with beta57 scheduling

• Multi-Resolution Output: 16fps and 32fps video options

🚀 Workflow Architecture

Stage 1: Model Preparation

• GGUF Model Loading: WAN2.2-I2V A14B models in Q8_0 quantization

• CLIP Text Encoding: Advanced prompt handling with umt5-xxl encoder

• VAE Configuration: Wan2.1 VAE for optimal latent space processing

Stage 2: Core Video Generation

• WanImageToVideo Node: Primary image-to-video conversion

• Dual KSamplerAdvanced Setup: 4-step sampling pipeline

• Lightning LoRA Integration: Fast inference with quality preservation

Stage 3: Refinement & Enhancement

• 5B Model Upscaling: Quality enhancement with Wan2.2-Fun-5B

• RealESRGAN Upscaling: 2x resolution improvement

• RIFE Frame Interpolation: Smooth motion from 16fps to 32fps

🎯 Optimal Use Cases

Perfect For:

• Character animation from still images

• Short film and cinematic content creation

• Social media video content

• Experimental AI art videos

• Motion transfer applications

Input Requirements:

• Start Image: 560x560 resolution (automatically resized)

• Positive Prompt: Descriptive motion and scene instructions

• Negative Prompt: Comprehensive quality control prompts

⚙️ Technical Specifications

Performance Settings

• Sampling Steps: 4 steps (Lightning fast)

• Refinement Steps: 8 steps (Quality focus)

• Frame Rates: 16fps base, 32fps interpolated

• Output Resolution: Upscaled 2x from original

Model Configuration

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Primary Models:
- Wan2.2-I2V-A14B-HighNoise-Q8_0.gguf
- Wan2.2-I2V-A14B-LowNoise-Q8_0.gguf
- Wan2.2-Fun-5B-InP-Q8_0.gguf (Refiner)

LoRA Enhancements:
- LightX2V 4-step acceleration
- Style and quality optimization

🛠️ Installation & Setup

Required Custom Nodes

• ComfyUI-VideoHelperSuite: Video processing and combining

• ComfyUI-Frame-Interpolation: RIFE VFI for smooth motion

• ComfyUI-Easy-Use: Utility nodes and GPU management

• GGUF Loaders: For quantized model support

Model Requirements

• Download all specified GGUF models to appropriate directories

• Ensure VAE and CLIP models are properly configured

• LoRA files should be placed in the wan_loras directory

💡 Usage Tips

Optimal Results:

1. Start with high-quality source images (560x560 recommended)

2. Use descriptive motion prompts for better animation control

3. Experiment with denoise settings (0.2 default works well)

4. Consider output purpose when choosing 16fps vs 32fps

Performance Optimization:

• Utilizes GPU memory management nodes

• Automatic cache clearing between stages

• Efficient model loading and swapping

🎨 Creative Applications

This workflow excels at:

• Character Animation: Bringing still characters to life

• Style Transfer: Applying motion to various art styles

• Experimental Art: Creating unique AI-generated videos

• Content Creation: Producing engaging social media content

📊 Quality Output

Expected Results:

• Smooth, coherent motion sequences

• High-resolution video output (1120x1120 after upscale)

• Temporal consistency across frames

• Minimal artifacts and flickering

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Experience the next generation of AI video generation with MotionForge – where speed meets quality in perfect harmony.