Lesson 4 of 10
Image-to-Video
Use a strong reference image to control composition before adding motion.
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Why this matters
Starting from a reference image gives you more control over framing, subject placement and visual identity than asking the model to invent everything at once.
Separate appearance from motion
Let the image define what the shot looks like. Let the video prompt define how the shot moves.
Example
Image: a product already composed in a premium studio scene.
Motion prompt: “Slow push-in toward the product. Subtle reflections move across the surface. Keep the product shape unchanged.”
Key takeaway
Use the reference image for visual control and the prompt for motion. Avoid rewriting the entire image description unless something truly needs to change.