Kling 3.0
Text and image to video with native audio.
Kling 3.0 Motion Control: Animate a Character with a Reference Video
Upload one character image and one motion video to transfer body movement and expression. Choose 720p or 1080p, control orientation and background, and preview the inputs before generating.
Try Motion ControlYour inputs
Check that the image and video show the same kind of character and a clear upper body.
Character image
Motion video
The generated video will use the character image for appearance and the motion video for movement. The result appears here after you submit.
How it works
Two references, one directed performance
Kling 3.0 Motion Control uses the image for appearance and the video for movement. Clear input matters more than a long prompt.
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Choose a clear character image
Use a JPG or PNG under 10 MB. Keep the face, shoulders, and torso visible; a close, unobstructed face helps identity stay recognizable.
02
Add a motion video
Use an MP4 or MOV showing a clear performer for 3–30 seconds. The video drives movement and clip length.
03
Set direction and quality
Choose whether orientation follows the video or image, select the background source, then pick 720p or 1080p.
Creative uses
Where motion transfer helps
The official Kling guide highlights facial stability during demanding movement, expressions, occlusion, and changing camera distance. Results still depend on the source material.
Performance studies
Transfer a dance, gesture, or acted movement to a different character image.
Expressions
Try reference performances with smiles, surprise, or changing emotion.
Difficult angles
Test turning heads and partially obscured faces with clear source footage.
Character experiments
Explore the same image with different motions while keeping appearance as the visual anchor.
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What files can I upload?
Upload one JPG or PNG character image under 10 MB and one MP4 or MOV motion video under 50 MB on this site. The video must be 3–30 seconds long. Clear faces, shoulders, and torsos in both inputs help.
Why does following the image limit video length?
When character orientation follows the image, the motion video can be at most 10 seconds. Following the video supports up to 30 seconds.
What do the orientation and background controls change?
Orientation chooses whether the character faces the direction shown in the motion video or the still image. Background chooses the video scene or the image scene.
Can I bind an existing face subject here?
The official Kling app guide describes a separate face-subject binding workflow. This page currently supports one character image and one motion video; face-subject binding is not available here.
Still have questions? Our support team is ready to help.
Ready to direct a character’s movement?
Start with a clear portrait and a short motion clip. Adjust one control at a time to see what changes.