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Reference image defines characters, background, and other elements. Size needs to be ≥300px, aspect ratio 2:5–5:2.
Kling Motion Control — Apply Any Movement to Any Character
Most image-to-video tools invent movement from a text prompt. Kling motion control does the opposite — you supply the movement. Upload a reference video and a character image, and the AI extracts every joint angle, limb trajectory, and hand gesture from your footage, then maps those exact movements onto your character. The result is deterministic: the same reference clip always produces the same choreography on your character. Dual orientation modes let you preserve the character face direction or allow full rotation. Output resolution is 720p for iteration and 1080p for production, with continuous generation up to 30 seconds in video orientation.
What Is Kling Motion Control?
Kling motion control is a proprietary motion transfer feature built into the Kling platform by Kuaishou. Unlike text-prompt video generation, which predicts motion based on language descriptions, motion control performs frame-by-frame skeletal analysis of a reference video. It extracts joint angles at the shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and ankles, tracks center-of-gravity shifts and limb velocities, and captures individual finger positions throughout the entire clip. That extracted motion data is then remapped onto your uploaded character image, preserving the original timing and rhythm of the source performance.
The practical difference is precision and repeatability. A text prompt asking for a "spinning martial arts kick" produces unpredictable results every generation. With motion control, you supply a video of the exact kick, and the AI replicates it on your character. Input specs are: character image in JPG or PNG format, minimum 340 pixels per side, aspect ratio between 2:5 and 5:2, maximum 10 MB; reference video in MP4 or MOV format, 3–30 seconds, maximum 50 MB. An optional text prompt up to 2,500 characters controls the scene environment and visual style without affecting the motion.
Kling Motion Control Features
Frame-level motion extraction from reference footage applied to any character image, with dual orientation modes and production-grade output.
Full-Body Skeletal Synchronization
The motion extraction pipeline tracks the complete skeletal chain: head tilt, shoulder rotation, torso twist, hip sway, knee bend, and ankle placement. Weight transfer, momentum arcs, and center-of-gravity shifts are all captured and reproduced on the character. Dance routines, martial arts forms, athletic sequences, and multi-step choreography all transfer with frame-level timing accuracy.
Finger-Level Hand Precision
A dedicated hand tracking model resolves each finger joint independently, capturing pointing, grasping, sign language, and expressive gestures with accuracy that eliminates the distorted-hand artifact common in general AI video tools. Best results come from reference footage where hands are unobscured and clearly lit against the background.
Up to 30 Seconds Continuous Output
Video orientation mode accepts reference clips up to 30 seconds and generates output matching that full duration in a single generation — one of the longest single-clip outputs available in AI video production. Image orientation caps at 10 seconds but preserves the original character composition. Both modes use the same skeletal extraction pipeline; only duration and rotation behavior differ.
720p and 1080p Output Resolutions
Standard mode renders at 720p, delivering fast turnaround suitable for iteration, testing, and social-format delivery. HD mode renders at 1080p, producing sharper textures and fine detail required for client delivery, commercial campaigns, and broadcast-adjacent production. Both resolutions apply identical motion transfer accuracy; the difference is output sharpness and file size.
Camera Preset Controls
In image orientation mode, built-in camera presets include zoom in, zoom out, pan left, pan right, crane up, crane down, and fixed position. These presets let you direct viewer focus and add cinematic movement to the output without relying on camera motion in the reference video, giving independent control over both character movement and shot composition.
Dual Orientation Modes
Image orientation locks the character facing the same direction as the uploaded photo regardless of reference performer turning, supporting output up to 10 seconds. Video orientation allows the character to rotate and face directions that match the reference footage, unlocking the full 30-second maximum. Choose image orientation for posed marketing content and video orientation for dynamic action sequences.
How to Use Kling Motion Control
Three steps: upload your character image, attach a reference video, and generate a motion-controlled output in minutes.
Upload Your Character Image
Select a JPG or PNG image of your character, illustration, or subject. The image must be at least 340 pixels on its shortest side, with an aspect ratio between 2:5 and 5:2, and no larger than 10 MB. Full-body images with a clear subject outline and a simple background transfer motion more accurately than tight portrait crops or heavily cluttered scenes.
Attach a Reference Video and Configure Settings
Upload an MP4 or MOV reference video between 3 and 30 seconds, under 50 MB. Select your orientation mode — image orientation for fixed-facing output, video orientation for full-rotation output up to 30 seconds. Add an optional text prompt up to 2,500 characters to define the background environment, lighting mood, clothing style, or visual effects without altering the motion.
Generate and Export
Select 720p Standard or 1080p HD, then start generation. Processing typically takes 2–15 minutes depending on output duration and chosen resolution. The status indicator updates automatically. Download the completed MP4 when generation finishes, or access it from your generation history at any time.
Motion Control Use Cases
Precise body motion transfer serves production needs from viral social content to commercial campaigns and educational demonstrations.
Dance Choreography Replication
Full choreography with finger-level fidelity
Record or source a dance performance video, then apply that exact choreography to any character — brand mascot, AI-generated avatar, illustrated figure, or photographic subject. Arm positions, footwork timing, hip movement, and rhythm transitions all transfer faithfully. The output is social-platform-ready without hiring a performer or booking a shoot.
AI Motion Poster Production
Static images to scroll-stopping motion
Feed a subtle motion reference — a slow 180-degree turn, a breathing cycle, a fabric flutter — to a static poster artwork. Image orientation preserves the original composition while adding loopable movement. The 5–10 second output is sized for digital signage, game store listings, and social media profile headers that need motion without full video.
Virtual Character and IP Animation
Any character performs any reference movement
Give illustrated characters, virtual influencers, and brand mascots realistic body language without 3D rigging or manual keyframing. Upload a character sheet or single illustration, pair it with a reference performance clip, and generate motion-controlled animation at 720p for rapid review or 1080p for production delivery. Consistent appearance is preserved across multiple clips.
Wearable and Product Motion Showcases
Brand-aligned motion from reference videos
Demonstrate clothing fit during walking and running sequences, show fitness equipment in active use, or display accessories in motion — all from a single product photo. Use a reference video showing the intended movement, and the AI applies that motion to the product image. The 1080p output provides the detail necessary for e-commerce listing videos and paid ad campaigns.
Exercise Form and Technical Demonstrations
Visual demonstrations without live filming
Record the correct form for a yoga pose, physical therapy exercise, martial arts technique, or sport movement once as a reference video. Apply that identical motion to different character images across multiple instructional clips. The hand precision model captures grip positions, instrument technique, and fine motor gestures essential for detailed skill tutorials.
Trend Participation for Brand Characters
Trending motions applied to original characters
When a movement trend spreads across social platforms, capture or download the reference clip and apply it to your branded character within a single session. Motion control outputs 720p video compatible with TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. The text prompt lets you swap backgrounds and visual styles per platform without re-generating the motion.
Motion Control Best Practices
Character Image Tips
- Full-body shots transfer motion more completely than portrait crops — crop mismatches cause edge warping around character limbs
- Plain or minimally textured backgrounds reduce synthesis artifacts along character edges during animation
- Front-facing or three-quarter poses adapt to the broadest range of reference movement directions across both orientation modes
- Images above 1024px give the model finer pixel detail to preserve during motion synthesis, improving sharpness in the final output
Reference Video Tips
- Single-person footage with a stable camera produces the cleanest skeletal extraction — multi-person scenes or handheld shaking degrades tracking accuracy
- Moderate-speed movements extract more reliably than extremely fast actions or sudden direction reversals that cause inter-frame motion blur
- Form-fitting clothing exposes joint landmarks more clearly than loose or flowing garments that obscure shoulder, elbow, and knee positions
- Continuous motion without cuts allows the extraction model to build a consistent motion timeline — sudden edits break the skeletal continuity
Motion Control Technical Specifications
Input Requirements
- Character image: JPG or PNG, minimum 340px per side, aspect ratio 2:5 to 5:2, maximum 10 MB
- Reference video: MP4 or MOV, 3–30 seconds duration, maximum 50 MB
- Text prompt: optional, up to 2,500 characters for scene, lighting, and style control
- Orientation mode: Image (preserves character facing, up to 10s) or Video (full rotation, up to 30s)
Output Specifications
- Resolution: 720p Standard or 1080p HD
- Maximum duration: 10 seconds (image orientation) or 30 seconds (video orientation)
- File format: MP4 video
- Typical processing time: 2–15 minutes depending on duration and resolution
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Kling Motion Control FAQ
Common questions about AI motion transfer, reference video requirements, orientation modes, and output specifications.
Your Character. Any Movement. Exact Replication.
Upload a character image and a reference video, and Kling motion control maps every joint, gesture, and timing cue from the footage onto your character. Choose 720p for fast iteration or 1080p for production delivery. Video orientation supports continuous output up to 30 seconds per generation.