Reference Video Tutorial

Create with Style Consistency

The Reference Video feature allows you to use an existing video as a guide for generating new content. This powerful tool helps maintain consistent aesthetics across your projects.

What is Reference Video?

Reference Video works by analyzing a source video to understand:

• Visual style and color palette
• Movement patterns and pacing
• Composition and framing
• Overall aesthetic feel

GenX then applies these characteristics to generate new videos that share the same visual DNA.

Use Cases

Brand Consistency

Maintain a unified look across all your video content. Create one video with your desired style, then use it as a reference for future videos.

Style Transfer

Love the look of a particular video? Use it as a reference to create new content with that same aesthetic.

Motion Matching

Need your new video to have similar movement patterns? Reference Video can capture and replicate motion styles.

Series Creation

Creating a video series? Use the first video as a reference to ensure visual consistency throughout.

How to Use Reference Video

Step 1: Prepare Your Reference

Choose a video that represents the style you want:

• Clear, high-quality video
• Representative of your desired aesthetic
• Good examples of the motion style you want

Supported formats: MP4, MOV, WebM Maximum file size: 100MB Optimal length: 5-30 seconds

Step 2: Upload Reference Video

Navigate to Create → Reference Video and upload your reference video.

Step 3: Provide Source Content

Choose your input method:

• Image + Reference: Upload images to be transformed with the reference style
• Text + Reference: Describe new content to be generated with the reference style

Step 4: Adjust Settings

Style Influence: Control how strongly the reference affects the output

• Low: Subtle influence
• Medium: Balanced blend
• High: Strong adherence to reference

Motion Transfer: Choose how movement is applied

• Match timing: Follow the reference video's pacing
• Free motion: Natural movement based on content

Step 5: Generate

Click generate and let the AI create your new video with the reference style applied.

Best Practices

Choosing the Right Reference

Good references have:

• Consistent style throughout
• Clear visual elements
• Distinct color palettes
• Recognizable motion patterns

Avoid references with:

• Multiple conflicting styles
• Poor video quality
• Very fast or chaotic motion
• Heavily compressed footage

Matching Reference to Content

Style Influence Guidelines

Advanced Techniques

Creating a Style Library

Build a collection of reference videos for different needs:

• Brand style reference
• Seasonal themes
• Different moods
• Various motion styles

Combining References

For complex projects:

1. Generate with one reference
2. Use the output as a new reference
3. Iterate for layered effects

Reference from Your Own Work

Use your best previous GenX creations as references for new work—perfect for building a consistent portfolio.

Technical Specifications

Input Requirements

Output Specifications

Common Questions

Can I use any video as a reference? Yes, but you should have rights to use the video. Avoid using copyrighted content you don't have permission for.

Will my output look exactly like the reference? No, the reference guides style and motion, but the output is a new, unique creation.

Can I combine reference video with art styles? Yes! You can apply GenX art styles on top of reference video characteristics.

Credit Usage

Reference Video uses slightly more credits due to the additional processing: