Choose a reference video with clear, well-defined movements. Avoid clips with heavy occlusion (objects blocking the person), rapid camera movement, or multiple people.
Summary
The Motion Transfer Node captures motion from a reference video and applies it to a character image, generating a new video where your character performs the exact movements from the reference. Connect a still character image and a reference video of someone dancing, walking, gesturing, or performing any action and the AI transfers that motion onto your character with realistic body movement and natural physics. This node requires two inputs:- Character Image — the subject you want to animate.
- Reference Video — the motion source you want to transfer from.
How to Use
1
Add the Node
Click the Add (+) button and select Motion Transfer from the Video node category.
2
Connect a Character Image
Link a character image via the Character Image input handle (marked in orange). This is the subject that will be animated with the transferred motion. Use a clear, well-lit image where the character’s full body or relevant body parts are visible.
3
Connect a Reference Video
Link a video via the Reference Video input handle (marked in green). This is the motion source—the AI will extract the movement from this video and map it onto your character.
4
Configure Settings
Select your Model, adjust Guidance Scale, Inference Steps, and other parameters from the Properties panel (see settings table below).
5
Generate
Click Run, and the AI will produce a video of your character performing the motion from the reference video.
Choosing the Right Settings
Sample Use Cases
Animated Character Performances
Animated Character Performances
Bring concept art or illustrated characters to life by transferring real human performances onto them. Record a quick acting reference, and your character inherits every gesture, head tilt, and body movement.
Virtual Try-On with Movement
Virtual Try-On with Movement
Combine a fashion image with a walking or posing reference video to showcase clothing in motion giving e-commerce customers a dynamic view of how garments look and flow on a moving body.