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Up to 9 images, 1 videos and 1 audio clips (11 references total). Images: 10 MB each; videos: 100 MB each; audio: 15 MB each.

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Reference to Video AI: Guide a New Scene with Your Character, Product or Style

Guide AI video with reference images or supported media in Cut AI. Explain each reference's role, choose a compatible model and review subject consistency.

  • Identify the subject reference
  • Check the active upload slots
  • Describe the new scene
Open the video editor
Illustration: lamp and forest references guiding a new forest-lamp scene.

Reference-Guided Video with Characters, Products and Style

Use the source and controls that match the shot you want to create.

Illustration: separate robot and bookshop references contributing subject and setting roles.

Give Each Reference a Clear Role

Use a clear character or product image to guide appearance, or a visual reference to explain a style. Describe which details matter instead of leaving conflicting references unexplained.

  • Identify the subject reference
  • Explain the intended visual role
Open the video editor
Illustration: a character image and a performance-video reference guiding new motion frames.

Use the Inputs Your Chosen Model Supports

Reference counts and accepted image, video or audio inputs differ by model. Add material only to the slots offered in the editor and follow the visible input requirements.

  • Check the active upload slots
  • Use compatible reference media
Open the video editor
Illustration: a red backpack shown in different scenes with buckle details highlighted for comparison.

Create a Scene and Review Its Consistency

Describe the action, setting and camera for the new clip. References guide the result; compare the generated subject and important product details with your originals.

  • Describe the new scene
  • Compare important visual details
Open the video editor

How to Use Reference to Video AI

Prepare a focused brief, generate a version and review the complete clip.

  1. 1

    Prepare the Source

    Prepare clear reference images or other media accepted by the selected model, using material you have permission to use.

  2. 2

    Describe the Direction

    Explain the role of each reference and describe the action, setting and camera you want.

  3. 3

    Review the Video

    Generate a version, review the complete sequence and download a result that suits your project.

Reference to Video AI for Short Creative Projects

Start with one clear purpose for the finished clip.

Character-Led Scenes

Develop short scene ideas around a character reference and review its appearance.

Product Video Concepts

Guide a product presentation with your own images and compare important shapes or labels.

Visual Style Studies

Use an intentional reference to explore the look of a new scene.

Reference to Video AI: Questions and Answers

Practical answers about inputs, model settings and generated results.

What does Reference to video AI do?

Guide AI video with reference images or supported media in Cut AI. Explain each reference's role, choose a compatible model and review subject consistency.

What should I prepare before generating?

Prepare clear reference images or other media accepted by the selected model, using material you have permission to use.

How is reference-to-video different from image-to-video?

Image-to-video primarily starts from a photo to animate. Reference mode uses the media accepted by the selected model to guide a new scene, subject or visual direction.

Which duration, ratio and resolution can I use?

Available controls depend on the selected model and mode. Choose from the options shown in the editor; some reference modes inherit properties from the source.

Do references guarantee identical character or product details?

No. A generated result can reinterpret identity, materials, shapes or text. Use clear references, explain priorities and inspect details throughout the clip before using it.

How can I check the credit cost?

Review the credit estimate shown in the editor before generating. The selected model, media inputs and output settings can change the required credits.

How do I save a finished video?

Wait for the task to finish, play the result and use its download action. Review the whole clip before sharing or using it in a larger project.

Continue Your Video Workflow

Move between creation, reference preparation and finishing tools.

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Reference to Video AI: Create Your Next Shot

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