June 15, 2026

How to make videos with references and keep a consistent style

Use images, start frames, end frames, motion references, and saved assets to keep characters, products, and style consistent.

Reference-based generation works best when every reference has a job. Without roles, references can fight each other.

A reference can define identity, style, motion, composition, or the first frame of a scene. Treat each reference as a constraint for the model.

Use fewer, clearer references at first. Add more only when you understand what each one controls.

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Reference types

Useful for subject, product, character, pose, style, or lighting.

Useful when the first visual state must be exact.

Useful when the scene needs a target state or transition.

Useful when movement matters more than exact appearance.

One or more images, frames, videos, or library assets that define the desired look.

Choose identity, product shape, style, camera, or motion as the main constraint.

Do not upload references without knowing what they should control.

Reach stability on a short scene before scaling into a full video.

Add successful references and results to the library.

Bring the same assets into later scenes to keep the series consistent.

Can too many references hurt the result?

Yes. More references can confuse the model if they do not share a clear role.

How do I keep a character consistent?

Use a strong identity reference, test short scenes, and save the best working frames for reuse.

Result

Your scenes keep a stronger visual link instead of drifting after every generation.