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How to transfer motion from a videoWhat people use motion transfer forTips for clean motion transferMotion transfer vs Higgsfield GenjutsuFrequently asked questionsMotion transfer takes the movement from one video and applies it to someone else. The choreography, timing and camera come from the reference; the person on screen comes from your image.
In Rekreate this runs on Kling Motion Control, and it handles long references too: anything longer than about 29 seconds is split into segments, rendered and stitched back together automatically.
- Input: a reference video for the movement and one image of your character.
- Model: Kling Motion Control 3.0 for precision, 2.6 for long, segmented references.
- References over ~29 seconds are split into segments and stitched automatically.
- Requires a Rekreate account.
Transfer motion to your character
Open Motion Control, upload the reference video and your character image, and generate.
Requires a Rekreate account.
How to transfer motion from a video
Pick the reference video
Choose a clip with the movement you want: a trending dance, a product gesture, a walk-in. Clear, full-body framing gives the cleanest result.
Upload your character image
One image of the person or character who should perform the movement, framed similarly to the reference.
Choose the model
Kling Motion Control 3.0 for detail and facial consistency; 2.6 for long references processed in segments.
Generate and review
Check hands and fast moves first — they are where motion transfer most often needs a second try.
What people use motion transfer for
Recreate viral dances
Put your brand character or presenter into a trending dance without filming it.
UGC-style ads
Reuse the gestures and energy of an ad that works, with a new face.
Music videos
Keep the choreography on beat while changing who performs it.
Long performances
Segmented processing makes full routines possible, not just a few seconds.
Character animation
Animate illustrated or stylized characters with real human motion.
Localized versions
Keep the same performance and change the presenter for different markets.
Tips for clean motion transfer
- Match the framing. A full-body reference and a head-and-shoulders character image confuse the model; frame them alike.
- Avoid occlusion. Movements where hands cross the face or the body leaves the frame are harder to transfer.
- Keep the background simple in the character image; the model focuses on the person.
- Start short. Test a few seconds before rendering a full routine.
For more on the model itself, see the Kling Motion Control guide.
Motion transfer vs Higgsfield Genjutsu
Higgsfield's Genjutsu includes a Motion Transfer mode that keeps the motion and camera of a clip of up to 30 seconds and rebuilds the scene from many reference images. Rekreate's motion transfer applies movement to one character image and handles longer references by segmenting them. The full comparison is in Rekreate vs Higgsfield Genjutsu.
Frequently asked questions
What is AI motion transfer?
Taking the movement from one video and applying it to a different person or character, so they perform the same motion.
What do I need to upload?
A reference video with the movement and one image of your character.
Can I transfer motion from a long video?
Yes. References longer than about 29 seconds are split into segments, rendered and stitched back together automatically.
Which model should I choose?
Kling Motion Control 3.0 for detail and facial consistency; 2.6 for long references processed in segments.
Does it work with cartoon or illustrated characters?
It can animate stylized characters with human motion; results are best when the character image is clear and framed like the reference.
Why do hands look blurry?
Fast, complex hand movements are the hardest part of motion transfer. Try a clearer reference or a shorter segment.
Is it free?
Motion Control requires a Rekreate account.
How is this different from Higgsfield Genjutsu?
Genjutsu rebuilds a whole scene around the motion of a clip of up to 30 seconds using many references. Rekreate applies motion to one character image and supports longer references. See the comparison.
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