Create a reference to video clip from movement you love and photos that make it yours. Preview a template or upload your own footage, then shape the subject, scene, and final shot in one workspace.
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Browse reference to video templates for fashion, product reveals, camera moves, and expressive performances. Preview the source, then open a trend page to see which photos suit that scene.
Reference to video starts with a shot you can show. A reference clip communicates the action, camera movement, and timing; your photos introduce the subjects and visual details for a new version. A reference to video prompt explains which details to change and which movement to follow. Compare the original and community recreation to see how an idea can change while keeping a recognizable movement. Then choose a template above or upload your own clip. The result is a new AI interpretation, so review the subject, framing, and transitions before using it in a finished project.
Build a reference to video from a clear movement and a subject you want to feature. Keep the inputs, settings, and results together as you refine the shot.
Step 1
Start your reference to video with a template or your own uploaded clip, then add clear photos of the subject you want to feature. Templates load their original clip and example references into the form, where you can replace them. Keep one readable action in the video. For a full-body performance, include the hands and feet in your photo; for a portrait, choose a similar camera angle.
Step 2
Select Genjutsu, Genjutsu Lite, or a Seedance 2.0 model. Review the available reference length and settings, then describe the scene when you want more control. The credit estimate updates with your choices.
Step 3
Submit the reference to video request and follow its progress in My creations. Play the finished clip through once for the overall movement, then again for faces, hands, product details, and scene transitions. Download the version you want to keep. If it needs another attempt, change one input at a time so you can see what made the difference.
A reference video gives a creative idea a concrete starting point.
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A hand gesture has direction, rhythm, and a moment when it returns to rest. A camera orbit has a path around the subject. Those details can be difficult to describe with text alone. Reference to video lets you provide the sequence itself and use the prompt for the changes you want. Choose a complete action with a clear beginning and ending.
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Keep a useful performance or camera move while experimenting with a different subject, wardrobe, product, or setting. Supply reference photos that show the details that matter, and avoid contradictory images. Reference to video is useful for exploring an idea before a longer edit. It can still reinterpret shapes and small details, so compare the result with your intended scene.
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Review the reference clip before uploading, keep the part that matters, and check the credit quote before generating. A focused reference to video attempt makes it easier to judge whether the movement suits your photos. Once the direction works, refine the prompt or output settings. The same workspace keeps the references and results close while you compare your next version.
Explore paired reference to video examples from the AI community. Compare the source movement with the recreated scene, then choose an approach for your own subject.
Street style
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Turn a familiar sequence into a new visual treatment. A streetwear montage can communicate poses, walking pace, and camera angles, while your photos provide the looks you want to explore. Keep the subject clearly framed and choose references with compatible proportions. For reference to video character work, inspect the outfit and face through each turn, especially when hands or props cross the body.
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For a product reference to video, use an orbit, reveal, or unboxing sequence to give a product concept a clear rhythm. Show the object from useful angles in your reference photos and describe how it belongs in the scene. The camera move can guide the result, while the product appearance may still vary. Check logos, labels, edges, and reflections before placing a generated clip in a finished campaign.
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Create a single gesture, transition, or camera move for a social post, presentation, or mood board. Reference to video works best when the request has one clear creative purpose. Download your chosen result and assemble the final piece in your usual editor. Use AI Video for text or image starting points, and AI Image when you first need to explore a still visual direction.
Prepare reference to video inputs that explain the same shot: a readable movement, a compatible camera angle, and enough room around the subject.
For full-body reference to video movement, keep the head, hands, hips, and feet in frame. For a close portrait gesture, use a crop that still includes the parts that move. A sharp photo with a compatible angle gives the model more useful visual information than a tight or obstructed crop.
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Start with a continuous shot and a clearly visible subject. Watch for hands leaving the frame, people crossing in front, and fast cuts that interrupt the action. More complex clips can be worth exploring, but a simple first reference makes the result easier to evaluate.
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Play the whole reference before using it. Seedance 2.0 accepts clips of 2–15 seconds; Genjutsu and Genjutsu Lite accept 4–30 seconds. Check the selected model’s limits and credit estimate before submitting.
Budget for reference to video alongside AI image and video creation. The cards show model-based examples; your actual credit estimate follows the model, duration, resolution, and inputs selected in the workspace.
2,400 credits per year
$100.0 charged yearly
2,400 credits/year
Up to 400 images
Up to 120 videos
21,600 credits per year
$360.0 charged yearly
21,600 credits/year
Up to 3,600 images
Up to 1,080 videos
48,000 credits per year
$599.0 charged yearly
48,000 credits/year
Up to 8,000 images
Up to 2,400 videos
10 free credits to start
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Practical answers about references, models, results, and credits.
It is one reference video plus the photos that should appear in a new clip. The reference video guides action, timing, camera movement, and composition. The photos guide the subject. You submit and review that reference to video job in the workspace above.
Yes. The gallery on this page loads a published reference video into the form. Replace the photos, read the prompt, and submit when the quote looks right. The template is the motion source, not a finished customer result.
Genjutsu, Genjutsu Lite, Seedance 2.0, Seedance 2.0 Fast, and Seedance 2.0 Mini are available here. Switching models keeps compatible references. When an input does not fit, the form explains the limit before applying the change. Other catalog models are available on AI Video or AI Image.
Reference to video uses a moving clip to suggest action and camera timing, together with photos for the subject. Image to video begins with still images and an instruction about how they should move. Open AI Video for the image workflows supported by your chosen model, or use AI Image to prepare a still visual before animating it.
No. Prepare a reference video and photos only. A sound control appears only when the selected model offers one, and it is not a separate audio reference. An older draft that already contains an audio reference opens in AI Video.
The reference to video request is submitted from this page. My creations shows the wait and, when the result is ready, the clip and its download. You can leave the form in view while that happens. Account history keeps available results.
The workspace shows a credit estimate based on the selected model, length, resolution, and other supported settings. Compare that estimate with your available balance before generating. The plan cards show current allowances and prices; one-time credit packs are available in the Pay Once tab.
You can read the page, play the examples, and inspect the templates without an account. Submitting a reference to video job, saving a result, and reopening account history require sign-in.
Commercial use remains subject to the Terms of Service, applicable law, your rights in the inputs and outputs, and model-specific restrictions. The plan list does not grant rights in a reference you do not own.
Start by checking the reference clip and photo framing. Choose a clear movement, keep the subject visible, and simplify any conflicting prompt instructions. Change one part at a time, then compare the new result. AI generation can vary between attempts, so review details and movement before sharing a clip.
Choose a reference video, add the photos it should follow, and review the reference to video result in this workspace.
