Why it matters
A reference image can lock composition, subject, lighting, and style.
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Image-to-Video
Animates a still image into a short video.
When to use
- Consistency
- Product shots
- Character control
- Previsualization
Human shoot hint
Use a strong still frame and describe only the motion that should happen.
AI prompt template
image-to-video prompt for [subject], preserve composition and lighting, animate one subtle motion, [duration]
Preview prompts
previewVideoUrl: null
image-to-video of [subject], preserve frame, subtle motion only, 3 seconds
Common mistakes
- Re-describing the whole image
- Adding objects not in the reference