REFERENCE TO VIDEO
One photo. Any scene.
Upload a photo of your character, then describe where you want them — the AI generates a video with that exact character in a brand new scene.
Ancient warrior in a modern office? Einstein at a nightclub? Your call.
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One Photo. Infinite Scenes. Same Character.
Upload one photo — AI locks your character's identity and places them in any scene you describe. Same face, every video. Powered by Veo 3.1.
Same Character, Different Worlds — All From One Photo
Ancient General × Food Delivery App
Ancient General × Cyberpunk City
Ancient General × Office Meeting
Einstein × Nightclub
Einstein × Gym
Einstein × Coffee Shop
How to Generate Consistent Character Videos
Upload One Reference Photo
Upload a clear photo of the character you want to use — a portrait, full-body shot, or illustrated character works well. The AI uses this image as the identity anchor for every video you generate. A clean, high-resolution photo with a simple background produces the strongest character consistency across scenes.
Describe a New Scene
Write a prompt describing where you want to place your character. Reference to Video is not about animating your photo — the AI generates a completely new scene with your character in it. Be specific about setting, lighting, and mood. The greater the contrast between your character and the new environment, the more striking the final video.
Generate & Repeat
Click Generate. Veo 3.1 creates a new video featuring your character — consistent face, consistent style, brand new scene. Reuse the same reference photo to produce as many scenes as you need. Build a complete character series, an ad campaign, or an entire content library from a single image.
Features
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Who Is Reference to Video For?
Content Creators
Build a recognizable character series for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, or Instagram Reels. Upload one photo of your character — real person, illustrated avatar, or AI-generated persona — then place them in any scene, era, or situation you can describe. Generate a week's worth of content from a single reference photo and keep a consistent visual identity across every post.
Marketers & Brands
Keep your brand mascot or spokesperson visually consistent across every video campaign — without reshoots, without coordinating actor schedules, and without rebuilding 3D assets for each new ad. Upload one reference photo, generate dozens of different scenarios, and maintain brand identity across all your video content at a fraction of traditional production cost.
Game & IP Developers
Bring game characters, original IP, or mascots to life across multiple video scenes without building a 3D pipeline. Use reference photos of your character designs to rapidly prototype animations, test how a character looks in different environments, and create promotional video content that showcases your IP in motion — all from static concept art or renders.
Educators & Storytellers
Place historical figures, fictional characters, or educational personas into vivid and memorable scenarios. Generate consistent character videos for explainer content, historical recreations, or narrative-driven lessons. A single reference photo of Einstein, Cleopatra, or a custom teacher avatar lets you produce an entire series of educational videos with the same face across every scene.
Virtual Influencers
Design your own AI character and deploy them across unlimited video content — no real person, no camera required. Generate new scenes, reactions, product placements, and storylines featuring your virtual character at scale. Maintain a fully consistent digital persona across platforms, building an audience that knows and recognizes your AI character just like a real creator.
Independent Filmmakers
Create consistent character presence across multiple scenes without expensive reshoots or actor scheduling. Use a reference photo from a single session to generate dozens of scene variations — different locations, different time periods, different lighting conditions. Build a complete short film or episodic series with full character consistency at a fraction of traditional production cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
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