01
Choose a readable reference
Use a clip with a visible subject and a clear camera move. Keep the prompt focused on the part you want to explore.
01Flow AI Video
Reference to Video
Reference to Video
Use Reference to Video to guide a new clip with existing footage. Upload your reference, describe the scene you want, and check the model settings and credits before generating.
40 credits
Explore more AI creation tools
1 / 3
From reference to result
How to use Reference to Video
Prepare your brief, choose supported settings, and review the result.
Flow AI Video1
Step1: Add the reference
Upload a reference video or select one from your assets.
2
Step2: Describe the new shot
Explain the subject, setting, and motion you want to create. Choose supported model settings.
3
Step3: Generate and compare
Review credits and generate here. Your prompt and reference appear in Create alongside the task.
Explore more options in AI Video Generator. Return to the homepage.
A clearer brief, a more deliberate first take
How do I guide motion with a reference clip?
A reference makes your intended motion easier to describe. Pair it with a focused prompt that explains the subject, setting, and changes you want.
02
Describe the new setting
Name the environment and lighting for your next shot. Treat the reference as guidance rather than a frame-for-frame template.
02Flow AI Video
03
How do I keep the action focused?
Ask for one recognizable action, such as an approach, a turn, or a camera arc. Review how the model interprets it.
03Flow AI Video
04
Review the direction before committing
Compare the generated take with your intended motion. Refine the prompt if the subject or pacing drifts.
04Flow AI Video
One clip, one creative goal
When is a motion reference useful?
A reference makes your intended motion easier to describe. Pair it with a focused prompt that explains the subject, setting, and changes you want.
Creative teams
Make the brief easier to discuss
Use a reference to show the type of movement you mean, then write the changes for your own scene.
Camera and motion inspiration
How can I describe the next action in a scene?
These images are visual references for composition and motion, not verified outputs from your selected model.
Flow AI VideoExample1 / 2
Reference-based scene restyle
Use the reference to explain the movement while your prompt sets a different time of day.
Need a hand?
Before you generate
Review the requirements for this workflow before you generate.
Contact supportHow do I use a video as a reference for AI generation?
Upload a video file or select saved footage, describe what to keep and change, and choose supported model settings. Check the credit estimate and generate. Create opens with your prompt and video reference attached; review the new clip before downloading.
Can I paste a YouTube link instead of uploading a video?
This workflow uses uploaded video files or saved media. A YouTube or website URL in the prompt does not import footage. Upload a video you have permission to use.
Will the generated video copy my reference exactly?
No. The reference guides a new generation; timing, composition, and details can change. Review the complete clip. For still start or end images, use Image to Video AI instead.
Start with the image you already have
Bring a reference to your next idea
Choose a clip with a clear action and tell Flow AI Video what you want to create from it.
