True Character & Style Consistency
Use reference images to keep faces, outfits, props, and scene styling more consistent across your AI video. It’s the easiest way to create results that stay closer to your intended look.
Turn Reference Images into Consistent AI Videos
Create cinematic AI videos with stronger character, style, and scene consistency using reference inputs. Powered by Seedance 2.0, Kling 3.0 Omni, and Kling O1, Media.io lets you upload images, video, and audio to guide motion, storytelling, and visual direction with far more control than prompt-only generation.
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Reference Inputs
Video Prompt
Generate a promotional video featuring a giraffe riding a motorcycle.
Scene 1@Image1: Filmed from a side angle with a low-angle tracking shot, a giraffe rides a motorcycle out through the zoo gates, startling the nearby animals and sending them scattering in panic.
Scene 2@Image2: The giraffe rides the motorcycle in circles across a sandy terrain. The camera begins with a close-up of the motorcycle's tires, then switches to a top-down perspective, capturing the giraffe performing circular stunts and kicking up clouds of dust into the air.
Scene 3@Image3: Set against the backdrop of a Western-style highway, the camera tracks the giraffe as it launches its motorcycle into the air. Filmed from a side angle, a promotional slogan appears behind the subject; as the giraffe speeds past, the slogan becomes partially obscured, reading: "Ride the 'Giraffe'—Live Life in the Fast Lane." Finally, the motorcycle lands and roars past, kicking up a trail of dust and smoke.
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Ref-to-Video Demo — Giraffe Motorcycle Ad
Reference Inputs
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With Audio Reference
Video Prompt
Please use @Audio1 as the lip-synced vocals and background music for a K-Pop music video; @Image1 feature the idol performing a dance and vocal routine, utilizing dynamic camera work.
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Ref-to-Video Demo — K-Pop MV
Reference Inputs
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With Audio Reference
Video Prompt
10 Seconds / 145 BPM / Fast-paced, Beat-synced, Cinematic Drama SUBJECT: Three anthropomorphic cats: @Image1 A stylish white female cat (slim, confident, wearing red outfit and high heels, gold jewelry) — bold and glamorous. @Image2 A male orange cat in a formal suit — nervous, caught off guard. @Image3 A curvy white female cat in a blue dress — strong emotional presence, the original partner. ENVIRONMENT: Luxury shopping street → sidewalk → street corner → night street MOOD ARC: Flirty confidence → sudden exposure → explosive conflict → emotional collapse STYLE: cinematic drama, high contrast lighting, fashion + soap opera aesthetic, ultra-realistic fur, viral short video style SHOT BREAKDOWN: [00:00-00:01] Street — red-dressed white cat walks closely with the male cat, holding his arm, confident and smiling. [00:01-00:02] Sudden entrance — blue-dressed white cat rushes into frame, directly blocking them. Instant tension spike. [00:02-00:04] Confrontation — fast cuts between three faces. Male cat freezes, caught. Red-dressed cat confused, then realizes the situation. [00:04-00:06] Conflict burst — emotional explosion. Blue-dressed cat confronts aggressively (non-graphic slap motion). Male cat panics, steps back. Red-dressed cat shocked, loses composure. [00:06-00:08] Breakdown — blue-dressed cat pulls the male cat away. Red-dressed cat left behind, expression collapses from confident to stunned. [00:08-00:10] Final shot — night street. Red-dressed cat sitting on the curb, heels slightly off, jewelry messy, shopping bag fallen beside her. City lights blur, quiet emotional crash. CAMERA: fast cuts, slight handheld shake during conflict, final shot steady and slow LIGHTING: bright daylight → colder dramatic tones → moody night lighting MOTION: expressive, fast, dramatic but grounded
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Ref-to-Video Demo — Cat Story
Why Choose Media.io for Reference to Video Generation
Multimodal Inputs with Seedance 2.0
With Seedance 2.0, upload up to 9 JPG/PNG images, 1 MP4/MOV video (2–14s), and 1 audio file (2–14s) to guide motion, style, and storytelling in one workflow.
Flexible Models for Different Needs
Choose Seedance 2.0 for multimodal cinematic storytelling, or use Kling 3.0 Omni and Kling O1 for realistic motion, sharper output, and polished AI video generation.
More Control, Less Guesswork
Combine references with prompts to guide camera motion, mood, character design, product styling, and scene composition—all without advanced editing or animation skills.
How to Create an AI Video from Reference Images, Video & Audio
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Step 1: Upload Your References
Add the files that define your result. With Seedance 2.0, you can upload up to 9 images, 1 short video clip, and 1 audio file to guide style, subject, and story direction.
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Step 2: Write the Prompt & Choose a Model
Describe the motion, mood, and camera behavior you want. Then choose Seedance 2.0, Kling 3.0 Omni, or Kling O1 depending on whether you need multimodal storytelling or realistic motion.
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Step 3: Generate & Download Your Video
Media.io turns your references into a more controlled AI video with stronger consistency. Preview the result, download it, and use it for storytelling, product videos, social posts, or creative projects.
Join Creators Making More Consistent AI Videos with References
@maya_frames
Short Video Creator
“Finally, my characters stay consistent.” I used reference images to keep the same face, outfit, and vibe across shots. The result looked much closer to my concept than prompt-only video tools.
@studio_adlab
Creative Marketer
“Seedance 2.0 is a game changer for product storytelling.” I could upload image references, a motion clip, and audio to shape the whole ad concept. It saved hours of back-and-forth in production.
@ani_loop
Character Artist
“The best way to keep style and character identity.” I use multiple reference images to control pose, outfit, and visual tone. It gives me much more confidence when generating story-driven clips.
@brandmotion
Brand Designer
“Kling gives me clean motion, Seedance gives me control.” I love being able to choose the right model for the project. Media.io makes the workflow simple even when the concept is complex.
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FAQs About Reference to Video AI Generator
1. What is reference to video AI?
Reference to video AI lets you upload images, video, or audio to guide your generation. This helps create more consistent AI videos by preserving characters, style, product details, or visual direction more reliably than prompt-only workflows.
2. What files does Seedance 2.0 support?
Seedance 2.0 supports up to 9 JPG/PNG images, 1 MP4/MOV video (2–14s), and 1 audio file (2–14s). Audio-only uploads are not supported, so you’ll need visual references as part of the workflow.
3. What’s the difference between Seedance 2.0 and Kling models?
Seedance 2.0 is ideal for multimodal storytelling because it supports image, video, and audio references together. Kling 3.0 Omni and Kling O1 are better choices when you want clean motion, realistic video quality, and polished generation from strong visual references.
4. Can I keep the same character or style across scenes?
Yes. That’s one of the main reasons to use reference-to-video workflows. By uploading multiple reference images, you can better maintain face identity, outfit details, scene styling, and product consistency throughout the generated video.
5. Do I still need a prompt if I upload references?
Yes—prompts are still important. References help control who and what appears in the video, while prompts help define how the scene should move, feel, and unfold. Combining both usually produces the best results.