Transfer a portrait performance
A head turn and expression sequence guides a different portrait. Compare the reference performer with the animated character to see how the movement carries over.
Kling Motion Control
Upload a photo of a person and a motion reference video. Kling Motion Control makes the person in your photo follow the reference movements.
Motion Control
Choose a reference video on the left and add your character photo on the right.
Reference video
MP4, MOV or MKV · up to 50 MB
Character photo
JPG, PNG or WebP · up to 5 MB
Duration follows the reference video
Only upload photos and videos you have permission to use.
Kling Motion Control examples
Three published examples from Kling’s VIDEO 2.6 Motion Control guide, each with its matching motion video, character image, and generated result. Compare portrait performance, illustrated action, and hand gestures.
Bring illustrated action to life
A martial arts performance guides an ink-style character. Watch the stance and arm movements in the reference, then compare them with the illustrated result.
Give a stylized character expressive gestures
The same hand-gesture sequence appears in a live-action reference and a stylized character result. Look at the hand shapes, their position near the face, and the timing of each gesture.
How to use Kling Motion Control
Bring your two references together in the tool above. No frame-by-frame animation is needed.
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Add your motion reference
Upload a short video in the left slot, or use Choose Template to pick a motion from the library. Preview the clip and check that the action stays visible.
- 02
Upload your character photo
Add a photo in the right slot. Choose the output quality and, if needed, use Your direction to add a short note about the appearance or expression.
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Generate and review
Sign in, check the credit cost on Generate, and submit. Follow the task in Result, then watch the full clip. Open the completed task in the video studio to download it.
Keep your direction short
The video already describes the action. Optional notes can clarify details you want to preserve. They guide the model, but do not guarantee every detail in the result.
Example direction
Keep the character’s outfit and the photo’s background. Follow the reference movement with natural proportions and consistent lighting.
Prepare your references before generating
For your own uploads, start with a 3–10-second clip. The current Kling workflow uses the photo to guide character framing and background. Trim longer footage to the action you want to transfer.
| Input or setting | What to use |
|---|---|
| Character photo | One clear JPG or PNG, up to 5 MB. Show the body parts needed for the movement. |
| Motion reference | One MP4 or MOV, 3–10 seconds, up to 50 MB. Keep one main performer in frame. |
| Output quality | Choose 720p or 1080p with the default Kling model. Available quality options can change with the selected template. |
| Direction | Optional. Add a brief appearance or expression note, or leave it blank to start with your references. |
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For first ideas and lighter creative routines.
$8.25
$9.90/mo
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12,000credits / year, issued upfront
$0.83 per 100 credits
Maximum videos
Up to 200
Maximum images
Up to 800
Maximum at 60 credits/video and 15 credits/image. Actual use varies by model and settings.
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Pro
For regular posts and personal projects.
$24.92
$29.90/mo
$299.00 billed yearly
42,000credits / year, issued upfront
$0.71 per 100 credits
Maximum videos
Up to 700
Maximum images
Up to 2,800
Maximum at 60 credits/video and 15 credits/image. Actual use varies by model and settings.
Full annual credit allowance issued upfront. Cancel next year’s renewal anytime.
- Secure checkout powered by Stripe.
- Full card details are never shared with ReelMuse.
- Full refund within 3 days if purchased credits are unused. Refund policy
Every plan includes
- All available video models
- Text, image, and video inputs
- Credit cost shown before generation
- No ReelMuse watermark
- Commercial use with rights to your inputs
Studio
For frequent creation across multiple projects.
$41.58
$49.90/mo
$499.00 billed yearly
72,000credits / year, issued upfront
$0.69 per 100 credits
Maximum videos
Up to 1,200
Maximum images
Up to 4,800
Maximum at 60 credits/video and 15 credits/image. Actual use varies by model and settings.
Full annual credit allowance issued upfront. Cancel next year’s renewal anytime.
- Secure checkout powered by Stripe.
- Full card details are never shared with ReelMuse.
- Full refund within 3 days if purchased credits are unused. Refund policy
Every plan includes
- All available video models
- Text, image, and video inputs
- Credit cost shown before generation
- No ReelMuse watermark
- Commercial use with rights to your inputs
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Kling Motion Control FAQ
Answers about reference videos, models, credits, and the finished clip.
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What is Kling Motion Control, and how is it different from image to video?
Kling Motion Control uses a character photo and a reference video together. The photo guides appearance while the video guides the performance. With ordinary image to video, you describe an action in text instead of supplying an existing movement to follow. Motion control AI is useful when you already have a gesture, routine, or short performance in mind.
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Which model does this page use?
Your own reference-video uploads use Kling 3.0 Motion Control. People and baby templates follow the same Kling model configuration. Pet templates use Wan Animate Move, so their quality options and credit cost can differ. Switching from a template to your own uploaded video returns to the default Kling model.
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How long should my reference video be?
Use a 3–10-second clip for the current Kling workflow, which takes its character framing from the photo. Trim longer videos before uploading and keep the file within 50 MB. The tool follows the reference duration; there is no separate duration selector on this page.
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What kind of photo gives a useful starting point?
Start with one clear person, a visible face, and an uncluttered background. Show the full body for dance or walking, including hands and feet. Choose a pose and camera angle that are reasonably close to the reference. Avoid heavy blur, covered limbs, and group photos where the intended character is unclear.
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Do I need to write a prompt?
No. Your photo and video are enough to start. For Kling generation, Your direction is optional and can add a short note about expression or appearance. You do not need to describe every movement again. Pet templates use their own model workflow and do not use these optional notes.
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How many credits does a video cost?
The default Kling Motion Control generation costs 240 credits. Check the amount beside Generate before submitting, especially after switching templates. The plans and credit packs above use the same pricing as checkout.
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Will the result copy every movement and keep the face exactly the same?
The references guide a new generated video, so motion and identity can vary. Fast turns, overlapping limbs, and a large mismatch between the photo and performance can produce visible errors. Review the face, hands, feet, and outfit through the whole clip. If needed, try a simpler action or a clearer photo.
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Where can I download the video, and will it have a watermark?
Open the completed Result in the video studio to download it. View all takes you to your other tasks. Accounts with a successful subscription or credit-pack payment generate without the ReelMuse watermark; videos made using only signup or daily free credits may include it.
Want to animate a photo from a written idea instead? Try image to video.
Give your character a move to follow
Start with a clear photo and a short reference video, or choose a motion template to try your first performance.