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LoRA Training for Text-to-Video Models: A Practical Guide to Fine-Tuning SOTA Video Generation

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A practical SIGGRAPH Asia course guiding developers through fine-tuning state-of-the-art text-to-video models with LoRA.

Naomi Ken Korem,  Matan Ben Yosef,  Tavi Halperin,  Ofir Bibi
Lightricks
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LoRA Training for Text-to-Video Models: A Practical Guide to Fine-Tuning SOTA Video Generation

A practical SIGGRAPH Asia course guiding developers through fine-tuning state-of-the-art text-to-video models with LoRA.

Naomi Ken Korem,  Matan Ben Yosef,  Tavi Halperin,  Ofir Bibi
Lightricks
Abstract

Text-to-video generation has reached a new milestone with models like LTX-Video (LTXV) [2], which delivers exceptional quality and realism with great speed and efficiency. LTXV’s design makes it ideal for quick Low-Rank Adaptation (LoRA), allowing for rapid iteration and experimentation. However, customizing these powerful foundation models for specific applications, visual characteristics, or styles remains a significant challenge for researchers and practitioners. This hands-on course is the first comprehensive practical guide to LoRA training for state-of-the-art text-to-video models. LoRA fine-tuning provides a computationally efficient way to customize large video generation models without the high cost of full retraining. When combined with LTXV’s efficiency, LoRA adaptations can be completed in hours instead of days and with minimal computational resources. This course bridges the gap between research and practical implementation with live demonstrations and hands-on workflows. You will master LoRA adaptation fundamentals for video generation and learn to use it as a powerful tool to control the generated content. By the end of this course, you will have the skills to guide models using various control modalities like depth maps, human pose, or character identities, allowing you to dictate specific character movements and scene compositions with precision.

1 Introduction

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Figure 1: Pose control over character motion achieved through LoRA fine-tuning on LTX-Video.

Unlock your creative vision with this accelerated training designed for creators, developers, and AI enthusiasts who want to move beyond generic prompts and into precise, customized video creation. In just 90 minutes, participants will gain the practical skills to fine-tune state-of-the-art text-to-video models using the incredibly efficient Low-Rank Adaptation technique [1, 4], with a special focus on the cutting-edge LTXV architecture [2] (a model that leverages principles from scalable diffusion models with transformers [5]).

The field of AI video is evolving at lightning speed. While prompting is powerful, true control lies in fine-tuning. This course demystifies the process, providing a direct, streamlined path to mastery. By focusing on LTXV, a model known for its speed and efficiency, we will show how to achieve stunning results with minimal computational resources and time. Whether the goal is to adapt a model to a unique artistic style, generate consistent characters and objects, or implement advanced human pose control, this course provides the essential guide.

2 Course Syllabus and Modules

The course is structured into four accelerated sessions, moving from foundational theory to live, practical deployment.

2.1 Session 1: Foundations & Setup

This module navigates the rapidly evolving landscape of text-to-video generation. Participants will grasp the core principles of LoRA [1, 4] and its powerful application for video models [3].

Key topics include a concise overview of the Text-to-Video Evolution, comparing the pros and cons of current state-of-the-art models and focusing on the critical trade-offs between quality and efficiency. We’ll break down the theory of Low-Rank Decomposition into an easy-to-understand concept, explaining why LoRA is the perfect solution for fine-tuning massive video models without requiring a supercomputer. Furthermore, we provide an inside look at the unique features of the LTXV architectural highlights that make it a leader in efficiency and speed, identifying the optimal layers for LoRA adaptation to maximize results.

2.2 Session 2: Dataset Preparation & Training Setup

In this module, participants master the art of preparing high-quality video datasets for training, effortlessly setting up the training environment for success, and utilizing structured data preprocessing pipelines that save time and prevent common errors.

Key topics: We cover the essential format specifications, quality standards, and captioning strategies for successful LoRA training (Dataset Requirements). This is followed by a hands-on activity, where participants follow along with a live demonstration of curated preprocessing scripts and utilities.

2.3 Session 3: Live Training Demonstration & Troubleshooting

Participants will follow a complete, end-to-end LoRA training workflow in real-time, understand how to interpret training metrics, and learn advanced troubleshooting techniques.

Key topics: Advanced LoRA training includes a live demonstration of advanced control fine-tuning, specifically focusing on adapting a model for precise human pose control. We also cover optimization techniques, sharing expert strategies for adjusting hyperparameters.

2.4 Session 4: Production Deployment & Integration

The final module focuses on preparing and packaging trained models for seamless use and integrating custom LoRAs directly into industry-standard ComfyUI workflows.

Key topics: For deployment, we demonstrate how to load newly trained LoRAs and integrate them into existing ComfyUI pipelines. In custom workflows, participants learn to build complex, multi-node workflows to combine fine-tuned models with other powerful tools and controls, including expert tips for node configuration and optimization.

3 Participant Profile and Prerequisites

This course is ideal for AI/ML enthusiasts and researchers interested in practical applications of Low-Rank Adaptation for large-scale models.

The course is “hands-on”, and participants should have a fundamental understanding of generative AI (familiarity with concepts like text-to-image/video generation and prompting) and basic command-line and coding skills (comfort level with the command line and running Python scripts is highly recommended).

Acknowledgments

The instructors would like to thank the entire Lightricks research and engineering teams for their support in developing the LTXV model and the underlying LoRA methodologies presented in this course.

References
  1. Edward J. Hu, et al. 2022. LoRA: Low-Rank Adaptation of Large Language Models. (2022).
  2. Yoav HaCohen, Nisan Chiprut, Benny Brazowski, Daniel Shalem, Dudu Moshe, Eitan Richardson, Eran Levin, Guy Shiran, Nir Zabari, Ori Gordon, Poriya Panet, Sapir Weissbuch, Victor Kulikov, Yaki Bitterman, Zeev Melumian, and Ofir Bibi. 2025. LTX-Video: Realtime Video Latent Diffusion. arXiv: 2501.00103 (2025).
  3. Jonathan Ho, Tim Salimans, et al. 2022. Video Diffusion Models. 35 (2022).
  4. Lianghua Huang, et al. 2024. In-Context LoRA for Diffusion Transformers. arXiv: 2410.23775 (2024). Tech report.
  5. William Peebles and Saining Xie. 2023. Scalable Diffusion Models with Transformers. (2023).
BibTeX

@inproceedings{korem2025lora, title = {LoRA Training for Text-to-Video Models: A Practical Guide to Fine-Tuning SOTA Video Generation}, author = {Korem, Naomi Ken and Ben Yosef, Matan and Halperin, Tavi and Bibi, Ofir}, booktitle = {SIGGRAPH Asia 2025 Courses (SA Courses '25)}, publisher = {ACM}, year = {2025}, month = dec, pages = {1--2}, doi = {10.1145/3757371.3763260}, url = {https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3757371.3763260} }

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