Follow a pose sequence
Use a clean reference when timing and body position matter more than a general motion prompt.
AI Motion Transfer
Use a character image for appearance and a separate MP4 for movement. The best results come from compatible framing, visible body motion, and a single reference subject.
Opens Motion Transfer in Studio. Choose from 50 starter characters or upload an authorized image, add a reference video, then review the transferred performance.
50 starter characters
Choose a different fictional adult identity instead of recycling the same demonstration character.
250 reference templates
Browse the current library for dance, gesture, product, lifestyle, and other readable motion patterns.
One reviewed result
This case transfers a male dancer’s sequence to Imani, then checks identity, hands, feet, and framing.
Transfer visible movement to an AI character
AI motion transfer is for movement you can show, not just describe. The appearance image answers who is moving; the reference video answers how the body moves over time.
Keep the character readable
A full- or three-quarter-body appearance image gives the workflow more useful visual information.
Use simple camera behavior
A stable reference makes it easier to separate body motion from camera shake or rapid reframing.
Check contact and occlusion
Review hands, crossed limbs, props, floor contact, and moments when the body overlaps itself.
How AI motion transfer separates appearance from performance
Motion transfer uses two distinct creative inputs. The appearance image establishes who is on screen; the reference video supplies the visible pose sequence and timing. Keeping those jobs separate gives a team more control than asking a text prompt to invent both at once.
Appearance controls the subject
Choose an authorized image with a clear adult subject, useful body visibility, and a silhouette that makes sense for the intended motion. It gives the result its character and visual starting point.
The reference controls movement
Use a readable clip with the action visible from start to finish. Minimal cuts, stable framing, and clear floor contact make it easier to judge how the transferred performance follows the source.
Built for performance-led concepts
Creator teams, social agencies, and brand marketers can use it for dance, gestures, product presentation, or a recurring performance pattern when the exact timing matters more than a general motion prompt.
Review the places motion can fail
Check hands, feet, crossed limbs, props, contact with the ground, and moments of self-occlusion. A clean reference does not remove the need for a final frame-by-frame review.
How AI motion transfer works in Studio
Two inputs control different parts of the result. Keep both clear and compatible.
Choose the appearance
Upload an authorized image with a clear adult subject and a silhouette that fits the target motion.
Add the reference motion
Use a readable performance with the full action visible and minimal cuts or camera shake.
Transfer and review
Generate the output, then inspect pose accuracy, identity stability, hands, feet, and background.
See the male-reference-to-female-result workflow
The three cards separate the authorized motion reference, the selected fictional character, and the generated output. Videos use a standard 9:16 frame and are never stretched.
1 · Motion reference
Authorized template · male performer
2 · Character
Imani Brooks · fictional adult
3 · Generated result
Female performer · reviewed 720×1280 output
Choose a reference the model can read
Reference quality matters more than adding extra instructions. Favor one continuous action with a visible body and stable framing.
- Keep the performer visible from head to foot when the action depends on legs or floor contact.
- Avoid rapid cuts, severe motion blur, crowded backgrounds, and long occlusions.
- Match the source character silhouette and wardrobe freedom to the range of motion.
- Confirm rights to the likeness and reference performance before uploading either input.
Use motion transfer when timing matters
Not every movement job needs a reference video. Choose the lighter workflow when words are enough.
Motion Transfer
Best for a visible performance, pose sequence, dance beat, walk, or gesture timing.
Image to Video
Best for subtle motion from a still image when exact choreography is not required.
AI Influencer Video
Best for a new creator-led scene anchored to a saved character and an action prompt.
AI motion transfer questions
Choose the next workflow
Each route starts from a different input or solves a different production task.
Bring your character and reference motion into Studio
Use inputs you are authorized to animate, keep the performance readable, and review the entire output before publishing.
Transfer a reference motion