Add video reference images
Upload one image or several reference images that define the subject, style, setting, or composition you want the clip to follow.
Guided clip creation from references
Reference to Video
Create with Reference to Video by adding reference images, describing the motion you want, and setting the visual direction for a short clip shaped around your project goal.
0 / 2000
- Use reference images with a motion prompt
- Guide subject, setting, and visual style
- Choose a destination format for short video clips
Definition
What Is a Reference to Video?
Reference to Video turns reference images and a motion prompt into a short generated clip. It is useful when the look, subject, setting, or composition should follow visual material you already have.
- Input
- Images and motion prompt
- Output
- Short video clips
- Best for
- Guided visual clips
How to Use Reference to Video
How to create with Reference to Video: add visual references, describe the motion, set the output direction, then inspect the generated clip.
Describe video motion
Write a motion prompt that explains the action, camera movement, atmosphere, and any details that matter to the scene.
Set video output direction
Choose the destination format and visual direction so the short clip is prepared for the place you plan to use it.
Reference to Video Controls
Control the creative direction before you create, so the generated video has clearer visual guidance from the references you provide.
Guide video style with references
Use multi-reference video inputs to point the generator toward a consistent look, subject, setting, or mood across the clip.
Shape video motion with prompts
Add prompt detail for the action, camera feel, pacing, and scene direction you want the generated clip to follow.
Plan video format early
Set the destination format so the clip is prepared for the crop or channel you plan to use next.
What You Can Create with Reference to Video
Create short clips where a reference should define the result, from visual direction to first-frame inspiration.
Create video with visual guidance
Use Reference to Video when an existing image should guide the look, subject, or setting of a new short clip.
Animate video from one reference
Use reference image to video for first-frame animation when a single visual gives enough direction for the scene.
Create multi-reference video concepts
Use several references when a team needs to communicate a more specific style, product look, or campaign direction.
Review Reference to Video Results Before Use
Review the generated clip against the project brief before you use it. Focus on whether the motion, composition, and key details support the intended result.
Check video brief fit
Compare the generated clip with the original brief, including the intended subject, setting, mood, and motion direction.
Inspect video details
Inspect faces, products, props, scene continuity, and other important details before moving the clip into production.
Confirm video format
Confirm the crop and destination format suit the placement where the clip will be used.
Reference to Video Limitations
These boundaries help set expectations before you create. Generated results can vary, and important visual details should be checked before using a clip in a project.
Know video result limits
The output may not match every reference perfectly, especially when the prompt asks for complex motion or competing visual cues.
Check video detail boundaries
Small details, text-like elements, hands, props, and background features may need closer inspection after generation.
Reference to Video FAQ
Answers to common questions about Reference to Video inputs, controls, costs, and expected results.
What is Reference to Video?
Reference to Video uses reference images plus a motion prompt to create a short clip. The references guide the visual direction, while the prompt describes what should happen.
When should I use one image or multiple references?
Use reference image to video when one image is enough to guide the look or starting point. Use multi-reference video when several visuals are needed to communicate the subject, style, or setting more clearly.
What can I control before creating?
You can describe prompt detail, visual direction, subject and setting, and choose a destination format. These controls help the system interpret the references and motion goal.
Is Reference to Video free to use?
Some searches include the word free, but this page does not make an unqualified free-use promise. Check the product flow for the current access terms shown to you.
Create with Reference to Video
Bring your references and motion idea together, then start creating a short clip with focused visual guidance.