Reference & editing workflows

AI Video Multi-Reference Guide

Multiple references help only when they do not compete. Assign each asset one primary role and resolve contradictions before generation.

Identity reference

Who or what must remain recognizable.

Environment reference

Where the shot takes place.

Motion reference

How movement should unfold.

Start/end references

Exact temporal anchors for the clip.

A practical reference workflow

  1. Identify the exact role of every reference: identity, product, environment, motion, start frame, end frame or edit target.
  2. Write down the elements that must remain unchanged before describing motion or edits.
  3. Describe one primary change at a time: action, camera, lighting, background, style or continuation.
  4. End with a stable target state that can be reviewed, edited or used as the next clip reference.