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Reference to Video AI Generator

Guide AI video scenes with reference images in Image3. Describe the subject and motion, select a compatible model, and review the supported reference inputs.

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Describe how to use each reference image. References influence the scene rather than fixing its first frame.

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Shot guide

Reference to Video AI Generator: inputs and creative direction

The active provider determines which input modes and settings are available for the shot.

Terracotta robot concept surrounded by warm workshop materials
Original illustrative concept visual generated for the Reference to Video AI Generator page; it is not a generated video or verified model output.

Starting point

Select an image-reference endpoint

Not every model or provider offers reference-to-video. Confirm the mode is available before preparing files; video-input reference endpoints are not the same as image-reference workflows.

  • Visual direction for styling, subject appearance, palette, or atmosphere alongside a written motion brief.
  • Assigning separate jobs to references gives the model a more legible visual brief than saying only “match these images.”

Shot brief

Assign a role to each reference

Assigning separate jobs to references gives the model a more legible visual brief than saying only “match these images.”

  • Example brief: “Use the first image to guide the small terracotta robot’s shape and the second image for the workshop color palette. The robot carefully turns a clay pot on a wooden table; slow camera push-in, warm window light, keep the scene quiet and uncluttered.”
  • Use one principal action and a camera direction to keep the shot easy to review.

Output settings

Check the active model controls

Reference image counts, mode availability, and output settings depend on the selected provider and model. The form validates the active integration’s limit.

  • Describe the action and camera move in text. Review which visual elements carried through instead of expecting exact reproduction.
  • Review the active options and credit estimate before submitting.

Quality check

Review the complete clip

No exact match is guaranteed. References influence the model’s interpretation; describe which details matter and review the resulting clip for consistency.

  • Check motion, framing, subject details, readable text, and audio when enabled.
  • Compare the result with the assign a role to each reference brief before using it in finished work.

From input to reviewed clip

How to use Reference to Video AI Generator in Image3

Use the assign a role to each reference as a planning reference, then confirm that the selected provider supports your input mode.

  1. 01

    Select an image-reference endpoint

    Not every model or provider offers reference-to-video. Confirm the mode is available before preparing files; video-input reference endpoints are not the same as image-reference workflows.

  2. 02

    Give each image a purpose

    Use references for a subject, appearance, palette, or setting. Keep the requested roles distinct and ensure you have permission to use the images.

  3. 03

    Add a separate motion brief

    Describe the action and camera move in text. Review which visual elements carried through instead of expecting exact reproduction.

  4. 04

    Review and refine the clip

    No exact match is guaranteed. References influence the model’s interpretation; describe which details matter and review the resulting clip for consistency.

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Common questions

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Assigning separate jobs to references gives the model a more legible visual brief than saying only “match these images.” Choose a supported input mode, review the current controls and credit estimate, then create a draft in the video workspace.

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