Example 01
Character dance transfer
A full-body character image follows a reference dance while keeping the costume and colors recognizable.
- Input:
- Character image and motion video
- Settings:
- 720p, 10 seconds
Kling Motion Control
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Kling Motion Control
Give a character image a planned movement by pairing it with a clear reference video and explicit orientation settings.
- Input
- A character image and a 3-30 second motion reference video.
- Output
- A motion-controlled character video at the selected resolution.
Kling Motion Control examples
Review the input type and core settings before starting your own version.
Public output previews are pending asset approval.
The examples below describe the workflow and settings without presenting unverified or private generation results.
Example 02
Gesture and performance test
A stable upper-body reference transfers a simple performance gesture to a new character.
- Input:
- Character image and motion video
- Settings:
- 720p, front orientation
Example 03
Illustrated mascot motion
A clean mascot image is paired with a single-subject movement reference for a short social loop.
- Input:
- Mascot image and motion video
- Settings:
- 1080p, simple background
Example 04
Motion with scene context
A character and surrounding scene remain legible while the reference supplies the main body movement.
- Input:
- Character image and motion video
- Settings:
- 720p, landscape
How to use Kling Motion Control
01
Upload the character image
Use a clear image showing the head, shoulders, torso, and limbs with minimal obstruction.
02
Add the motion reference
Choose a 3-30 second MP4 or MOV with one visible subject. Follow image supports up to 10 seconds; Follow video supports up to 30 seconds.
03
Generate and inspect the transfer
Select orientation and resolution, submit after checking the estimate, then review identity, joints, and background edges.
Kling Motion Control use cases
Consistent character clips
Animate a mascot, avatar, or recurring character across multiple movement references.
Motion-control prototypes
Test a choreography, gesture, or pose direction before building a longer sequence.
Social and campaign assets
Create short character clips for social posts, launch concepts, and community content.
Input requirements and limitations
Prepare your input
Frame the character clearly
Keep the character large enough to inspect and avoid cropped limbs, extreme angles, or heavy overlays.
Use a single-subject reference
The movement reference should have a stable camera and enough contrast to separate the body from the background.
Know the limits
Occlusion affects joints
Props, crossed limbs, and other people can make the transferred motion less accurate.
Image orientation has limits
Some orientations support shorter references or different framing rules; follow the active form guidance.
Kling Motion Control vs alternatives
| Option | Best for | Key difference |
|---|---|---|
| Kling Motion Control | Reference-driven character movement | Pairs one character image with one motion video and orientation controls. |
| AI Dance Video | Photo-to-dance social clips | A simpler dance-focused path for common short-form routines. |
| Kling 3.0 | Prompt-led cinematic video | Better when the shot is described in text rather than driven by a motion reference. |
Frequently asked questions
Use a sharp image with the character’s head, torso, and limbs visible and a background that does not merge with the subject.
Use a reference between 3 and 30 seconds and follow the shorter limit shown for the selected orientation.
Yes. Clean illustrations and mascots can work when their body structure is clear and not heavily occluded.
Yes. Upload only motion references and character images you have permission to process and publish.