Reference Video
Use existing videos as style guides for consistent AI video generation
Create with Consistency
Reference Video allows you to use an existing video as a style guide, ensuring consistent aesthetics across your content.
How It Works
- Upload Reference - Add a video that represents your desired style
- Provide Source Content - Add images or text for the new video
- Adjust Influence - Set how strongly the reference affects output
- Generate - AI creates styled content
- Download - Get your consistent video
What Reference Video Captures
The AI analyzes your reference to understand:
- Visual Style - Colors, lighting, contrast
- Motion Patterns - Movement speed, flow, rhythm
- Composition - Framing, focus areas
- Aesthetic Feel - Overall mood and atmosphere
Input Methods
Reference + Images
Upload a reference video along with 1-10 images. The images will be transformed to match the reference style.
Best for:
- Brand-consistent product videos
- Style transfer to new content
- Visual series creation
Reference + Text
Upload a reference video and provide a text prompt. New content will be generated matching the reference aesthetic.
Best for:
- Expanding existing visual themes
- Creating variations on a style
- Building cohesive content libraries
Input Requirements
Reference Video
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Formats | MP4, MOV, WebM |
| Max file size | 100MB |
| Duration | 2-60 seconds |
| Resolution | 480p - 4K |
Source Images (if used)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Formats | JPG, PNG |
| Max file size | 10MB per image |
| Count | 1-10 images |
Style Influence Settings
Control how strongly the reference affects output:
| Level | Effect | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Low (20-40%) | Subtle hints | Adding light style touches |
| Medium (40-60%) | Balanced blend | General use |
| High (60-80%) | Strong matching | Brand consistency |
| Maximum (80-100%) | Near replication | Exact style matching |
Best Practices
Choosing Good References
Ideal reference videos:
- Consistent style throughout
- Clear visual elements
- Good quality footage
- Representative of your desired aesthetic
Avoid:
- Videos with multiple conflicting styles
- Poor quality or heavily compressed
- Very fast or chaotic motion
- Overly complex compositions
Building a Reference Library
Create a collection of reference videos for:
- Brand visual identity
- Different moods/seasons
- Various content types
- Specific platforms
Credit Usage
Reference Video uses slightly more credits due to additional processing:
| Duration | Credits |
|---|---|
| 3-5 seconds | 8 credits |
| 6-15 seconds | 15 credits |
| 16-30 seconds | 25 credits |
Use Cases
Brand Consistency
Maintain the same visual style across all marketing videos, ensuring brand recognition.
Series Creation
Create episodic content with consistent aesthetics using one video as the style master.
Style Replication
Capture and apply a specific visual style to new content without manually recreating it.
Content Expansion
Generate more content that matches existing successful videos.
Combining with Art Styles
You can apply GenX art styles on top of reference video characteristics for layered effects:
- Reference captures motion and composition
- Art style adds artistic transformation
- Result combines both influences
Try Reference Video
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