Reference to Video
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Reference to Video
Guide a video scene with supported reference images, video or audio. Explain how each reference should influence the result.
Give Every Reference a Job
| Reference role | Explain in the brief | Check in the clip |
|---|---|---|
| Character or subject | Which accepted image guides appearance | Face, clothing and distinguishing details |
| Setting or visual treatment | Which material guides the environment or look | Whether that role was followed without replacing the subject |
| Movement or audio, when supported | Which accepted file supplies that guidance | The relevant action or sound rather than an unrelated resemblance |
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Reference to Video with a Clear Role for Each Input
Reference to Video helps when your idea depends on visual or audio material that words alone do not describe well. A supported image can guide a subject or setting; a supported video or audio input can provide another part of the brief. Accepted media types, counts and durations depend on the reference-capable model selected in the form.
Choose only the references needed for the scene. More files do not automatically produce a closer result, especially when they show conflicting subjects or styles. Start with a clear purpose for each reference and keep copies of the authorized originals for later comparison.
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Tell the Video Model What to Borrow from Each Reference
Use the reference labels available in the prompt to identify the material you mean. Explain whether a file should guide the character, clothing, room, movement or atmosphere. Asking for one reference’s subject and another reference’s camera direction is clearer than uploading both and expecting the model to infer the relationship.
Keep the actual scene brief explicit too: what happens, where it happens and how the camera moves. A reference supplies guidance rather than replacing every instruction. Review the supported output controls and the displayed credit cost after choosing the model because a different reference workflow may expose different options.
03
Review Reference Consistency in the Generated Scene
Compare the full video against the qualities you intended to carry from each input. Check faces, clothing, recurring props and motion rather than only the general color palette. References do not establish verified identity, ownership or a guarantee that every generated detail will match the source.
When an output misses the brief, simplify conflicting references or clarify one relationship before another attempt. Keep the take that serves the edit, download the returned file and preserve the source references. This page creates a clip; it does not license third-party recordings or turn a collection of inputs into an automatically edited full-length production.
How to Use Reference to Video
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Add supported video references
Choose a reference-capable model and add the media types it accepts. File types, counts and limits depend on that model.
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Explain how each reference guides the scene
Use the available reference labels in your prompt to identify the subject, movement or sound you want to draw from each file.
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Compare the video with your references
Check whether the clip follows the intended references. Reference inputs guide generation; they do not guarantee exact reproduction.
Example inputs to adapt
Separate Character and Setting Roles
Use the character reference for the performer’s appearance and the setting reference for the rehearsal room. The performer walks to the window and pauses. Keep the camera movement slow and the action focused.
Use the reference labels and media combinations actually supported by the selected model. This is an example of assigning roles, not a universal reference-token syntax or a guarantee of identity consistency.
Reference to Video Use Cases
- Guide a scene with authorized character or setting references.
- Explore a visual direction across related short clips.
- Explain a shot using supported media alongside a written brief.
Video input examples
A character in a different setting
Give the subject and setting references separate jobs. Identify each reference in the brief and describe a single action to connect them.
About this example
These input briefs explain how to separate subject, setting and motion references. They do not claim that an existing reference was produced by this workspace or by your selected model.
A character in a different setting
Example brief
Use the character reference for clothing and appearance, and the setting reference for the location. The character walks slowly through the scene. Keep the camera at eye level and describe each reference using the labels shown in the form.
What you provide
- A permitted character image.
- A separate setting image, if supported by the model.
What to expect
A generated scene guided by the supported references.
What to check
- Check which details the result follows from each reference.
- Exact appearance and composition can vary.
Artwork inspiration only; not a tested multi-reference result.
Use motion or sound only where supported
Example brief
Keep the subject from the image reference and use the supported motion reference for the pace of the scene. Describe a single action and keep the background simple.
What you provide
- Your subject reference.
- A video or audio reference only if the selected model accepts it.
What to expect
A reference-guided clip using only the input types accepted by the selected model.
What to check
- Check input labels, reference counts and the motion that was actually followed.
Reference to Video Questions
Can I use images, video and audio together?
Only combinations accepted by the selected reference-capable model are available. Check the visible upload slots and their limits. An input type supported by one model should not be assumed to work with every other model.
Does reference video guarantee a consistent character?
A reference can guide appearance, but character identity and fine details can still vary. Compare the subject throughout the generated clip. Do not treat a resemblance as verification of someone’s identity or consent.
Should I describe each reference in the prompt?
Yes. Use the available reference labels and explain the role of each file, such as subject, setting or movement. Clear relationships make the brief easier to assess and help avoid conflicting instructions.
How much does this task cost?
Review the credit cost displayed for the selected model and output settings before submitting. Available controls, limits and prices depend on that selection. You can prepare the inputs before signing in; submission requires the account and credit checks shown by the workspace.
What should I check before sharing or keeping a result?
Use material you own or have permission to transform and review the applicable service and model terms. Inspect the entire returned file before publishing. Download the results you want to keep; do not treat temporary access or a saved task record as a promise of permanent file storage.