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Reference to Video AI Generator

Generate a new video from reference images, a motion clip, or an audio cue. Compare Happy Horse and Seedance, then direct the shot with a prompt.

Open reference studio Use Seedance 2.5

Choose a model for your references

Use Happy Horse for stills or Seedance when the shot should follow motion or timing from another clip. Select Seedance 2.5 in this studio to use a larger reference set.

Happy Horse 1.0

Combine visual details from several stills.

References
2–9 reference images
Clip length
3–15 seconds
Output resolution
720p, 1080p

Happy Horse 1.1

Carry a character, product, or visual style into a new shot.

References
1–9 reference images
Clip length
3–15 seconds
Output resolution
480p, 720p, 1080p

Seedance 2.0

Direct appearance, motion and pacing in one shot.

References
1–9 images, up to 3 clips and 3 audio references
Clip length
5–15 seconds
Output resolution
480p, 720p

Seedance 2.5

Build longer shots from a larger reference set.

References
Up to 30 images, 10 clips and 10 audio references
Clip length
4–30 seconds
Output resolution
480p to 4K

Reference video prompt examples

Assign each input one role. Then describe the action, camera movement, and details you want to keep consistent.

Character continuity

Use image 1 for the character and wardrobe, and image 2 for the night market. Follow the character at walking speed in a medium side tracking shot. Keep the face and jacket consistent as the lights pass behind them.

Product reveal

Use image 1 for the product and image 2 for the setting and lighting. Make a slow camera orbit that ends on a clean hero shot. Preserve the original product shape, color and label.

Motion reference

Seedance 2.0 with a video reference.

Use image 1 for the subject and setting. Follow the movement and pacing of reference video 1. Start wide, follow one clear action, and settle on the subject at the end of the shot.

Motion and sound

Seedance 2.5 with image, video, and audio references.

Keep the product and lighting from @Image 1. Match the camera movement in @Video 1 and time the reveal to @Audio 1. End on a clear three-quarter view.

Frequently asked questions

How does reference to video differ from image to video?

Image to video typically animates one starting image. Reference to video uses media to guide parts of a new shot, such as a character, product, setting, movement, or sound. You can tell the model how each input should influence the shot.

Which models accept video and audio references?

Seedance 2.0 accepts video and audio alongside a reference image, with up to 15 seconds for each media type. Seedance 2.5 accepts up to 30 images, 10 videos, and 10 audio clips. The video and audio limits are 30 seconds per media type.

How can I keep a character consistent across clips?

Reuse the same clear reference images and describe the same wardrobe and distinctive features in each prompt. Change the action or camera direction one at a time and compare takes before putting the clips together.

How many credits does a generation cost?

The credit total depends on your model, resolution, duration, and in some workflows, reference video length. Check the quote shown in the studio before generating.