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Original adult street dancer in a red jacket and dark trousers, full body visible in a modern concrete plaza, relaxed side-step stance with one arm extending, soft cinematic afternoon light.
Original adult street dancer in a red jacket and dark trousers, full body visible in a modern concrete plaza, relaxed side-step stance with one arm extending, soft cinematic afternoon light.

AI Motion Transfer: Your Character, a New Performance

Keep the character you chose and give it a performance to follow. Explore AI motion transfer in Dreamina by pairing an appearance image with a movement-reference video in a supported workflow. Develop a street-dance clip, a playful robot performance, or a fashion turn with clear direction for the subject, body movement, and camera—then review the generated interpretation before sharing.

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Copy & Paste AI Motion Transfer Prompts

Choose a scene and adapt its prompt. The images below are illustrative keyframes for each concept, not tested video outputs; review and refine your generated motion.

  • Copy & Paste a Street-Dance Motion Transfer Prompt

    Create a cinematic 16:9 character-performance video. Use the supplied appearance image to guide the original consenting adult character's face, hairstyle, red jacket, dark trousers, and full-body proportions. Use the supplied authorized performance video as the reference for movement rhythm and positioning, not for the character's appearance. In a modern concrete plaza, begin with the dancer standing comfortably; perform two relaxed side steps; follow with one easy outward arm sweep; finish in a balanced resting pose. Keep the full body and both feet visible in a steady eye-level wide shot. Soft directional afternoon light, natural fabric movement, premium urban dance-film styling. Treat the reference as guidance rather than promising exact reproduction, no extra people, duplicate limbs, text, logos, or watermark.

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  • Copy & Paste a Ceramic Robot Character Swap Prompt

    Generate a charming premium 16:9 character-motion video. Use the appearance image to guide one original teal ceramic robot, including its rounded body, small articulated limbs, glossy glazed finish, and friendly simple face. Use the authorized performance video as a guide to the relaxed two-step rhythm and arm-gesture order, adapting the interpretation to the robot's proportions rather than copying the human performer's appearance. Begin with the robot centered on a warm studio floor; take two small side steps; lift one arm in a gentle outward greeting; settle into an upright finishing pose. Keep a locked eye-level full-body camera, warm diffused lighting, soft floor shadows, and clear feet. No additional characters, abrupt limb changes, text, logos, or watermark.

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  • Copy & Paste a Fashion-Turn Motion Reference Prompt

    Create a refined cinematic 16:9 fashion-performance video. Use the supplied appearance image to guide the consenting adult woman's face, hairstyle, natural proportions, and softly structured ivory linen outfit. Use the supplied authorized video to guide the pace and order of the body movement, not the performer's identity or clothing. Start with a composed full-body front-facing pose in a minimalist warm-gray fashion studio; turn one quarter toward the side; make a small natural hand gesture along the loose linen fabric; pause in a relaxed three-quarter finishing pose. Keep the camera steady at waist height with the entire outfit visible, soft side lighting, realistic fabric texture, and restrained movement. No rapid dance, extreme wind, extra people, altered clothing, text, logos, or watermark.

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Key Features of AI Motion Transfer with Dreamina

Separate the character's appearance from the performance you want to reference, then bring them together with a focused movement brief.

Original adult street dancer in a red jacket and dark trousers, full body visible in a modern concrete plaza, relaxed side-step stance with one arm extending, soft cinematic afternoon light.

Give the appearance image one clear job

Your image should establish who appears in the result: the face or character design, outfit, proportions, and overall visual style. Choose a clear full-body reference when the performance involves steps or arm gestures, rather than expecting a cropped selfie to explain the entire silhouette. You can develop an original character with the AI image generator before using that image as an appearance reference. For a photo motion transfer concept, describe the details that matter most, such as a red jacket or ceramic robot finish. Review their consistency during movement instead of assuming a strong first frame guarantees an unchanged character throughout.

Original charming teal ceramic robot, full body on a warm minimalist studio floor, one small foot stepping sideways and one arm lifted, glossy glaze and soft premium studio lighting.

Use the video reference to communicate the performance

A short, readable performance gives your movement brief a stronger foundation than a montage of unrelated actions. In a supported multimodal workflow within the AI video generator, attach a reference video and identify it as the guide for movement, rhythm, and positioning. Describe a simple sequence such as two side steps followed by a relaxed arm sweep, and identify your separate image as the character reference. This distinction helps communicate an AI character swap concept without treating the performer as the desired appearance. Use footage you have permission to reference and inspect the generated timing rather than expecting an exact frame-for-frame reproduction.

Consenting adult woman in an ivory linen outfit, full body making a subtle quarter-turn and gentle fabric gesture in a minimalist warm-gray fashion studio, soft editorial side lighting.

Separate body movement from the camera's movement

A dancer taking two steps and a camera moving sideways are different instructions, even when both appear in one reference clip. State which motion you want the character to follow and whether the camera should stay locked, push in, or gently track the subject. When exploring image-to-video, keep the whole body visible if the feet are essential to the action. For a fashion turn, a steady camera can make the shoulder rotation and fabric movement easier to evaluate. Review those elements separately so an attractive camera move does not distract from a missing step or an unclear gesture.

Original adult street dancer in a red jacket and dark trousers, full body visible in a modern concrete plaza, relaxed side-step stance with one arm extending, soft cinematic afternoon light.

Build a movement concept even before you have footage

If you do not have a suitable performance reference yet, the text-to-video generator offers a way to explore an original movement idea through words. Describe the stance, action order, pace, and ending pose as concretely as possible. A teal robot taking two relaxed steps and lifting one hand gives the generator a clearer brief than simply asking it to dance. This is generated motion, not exact motion transfer from a missing source video. Use the result to clarify the performance you want, then add an authorized reference in a supported workflow when matching an existing movement becomes important.

Keep the Performance Idea While Changing the Visual Story

Explore how one movement reads through a different character, outfit, or setting without confusing appearance guidance with performance direction.

Original adult street dancer in a red jacket and dark trousers, full body visible in a modern concrete plaza, relaxed side-step stance with one arm extending, soft cinematic afternoon light.

Compare characters around the same creative idea

A relaxed two-step feels different when performed by a streetwear character or a small ceramic robot. Using a clear performance reference gives you a useful creative anchor for comparing those interpretations, so your decision can focus on personality and visual tone rather than inventing a different action for every concept.

Original charming teal ceramic robot, full body on a warm minimalist studio floor, one small foot stepping sideways and one arm lifted, glossy glaze and soft premium studio lighting.

Make a fashion concept about how the look moves

A quarter-turn and a small fabric gesture can reveal more about an outfit concept than a static front-facing pose. Directing those restrained actions helps you explore silhouette and mood for a visual presentation without burying the clothing beneath elaborate choreography or a constantly moving camera.

Consenting adult woman in an ivory linen outfit, full body making a subtle quarter-turn and gentle fabric gesture in a minimalist warm-gray fashion studio, soft editorial side lighting.

Communicate a character performance without an animation rig

An appearance image, an authorized video reference, and a concise brief can express the creative direction you want to test. The output is a generated video interpretation, not a motion-capture file, making the workflow useful for concept exploration without suggesting you will receive editable skeletal animation or rig data.

How to Explore AI Motion Transfer in Dreamina

Open a Reference-Supported Video Workflow

Open Dreamina's video generator. Choose a model and workflow that support the references you want to use. Prepare an appearance image and an authorized motion-reference video.

Original adult street dancer in a red jacket and dark trousers, full body visible in a modern concrete plaza, relaxed side-step stance with one arm extending, soft cinematic afternoon light.

Add Your References and Movement Brief

Upload the character image and attach the performance video where supported. Identify the image as appearance guidance and the video as motion guidance. Describe the action order and camera behavior in your prompt.

Original charming teal ceramic robot, full body on a warm minimalist studio floor, one small foot stepping sideways and one arm lifted, glossy glaze and soft premium studio lighting.

Generate, Compare, and Save

Generate the video and watch the complete performance. Review the character's appearance, body movement, and camera separately, then refine the brief as needed. Save the interpretation that best fits your creative direction.

Consenting adult woman in an ivory linen outfit, full body making a subtle quarter-turn and gentle fabric gesture in a minimalist warm-gray fashion studio, soft editorial side lighting.

Give Your Character Performance Room to Develop

Compare Dreamina plans for exploring reference-led dance, character, and fashion videos, with room to refine your appearance guidance, movement brief, and selected video settings.

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  • One-year free unlimited 4K generation with Seedream 4.1 for users subscribe before Dec 15, 2025
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User Reviews of AI Motion Transfer Ideas (Illustrative Examples)

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I would use a clear full-body character image so the jacket and shoes are part of the performance brief from the start.

Illustrative creator 1•Sample scenario
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The distinction between appearance and movement helps me explain the character swap I have in mind.

Illustrative creator 2•Sample scenario
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For my robot concept, a relaxed two-step feels more expressive than asking for complicated choreography immediately.

Illustrative creator 3•Sample scenario
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I would keep the camera still while testing my fashion turn so I can actually judge the linen silhouette.

Illustrative creator 4•Sample scenario
Illustrative creator avatar 1

I would use a clear full-body character image so the jacket and shoes are part of the performance brief from the start.

Illustrative creator 1•Sample scenario
Illustrative creator avatar 2

The distinction between appearance and movement helps me explain the character swap I have in mind.

Illustrative creator 2•Sample scenario
Illustrative creator avatar 3

For my robot concept, a relaxed two-step feels more expressive than asking for complicated choreography immediately.

Illustrative creator 3•Sample scenario
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I would keep the camera still while testing my fashion turn so I can actually judge the linen silhouette.

Illustrative creator 4•Sample scenario
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Using a short performance reference gives me a focused starting point for comparing two original character designs.

Illustrative creator 5•Sample scenario
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I like having a prompt-only route for sketching the action before I find footage I have permission to reference.

Illustrative creator 6•Sample scenario
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For a street-dance idea, I would review the feet as carefully as the face before choosing my final clip.

Illustrative creator 7•Sample scenario
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I can describe the movement I want without preparing a rig, while keeping realistic expectations about the generated interpretation.

Illustrative creator 8•Sample scenario
Illustrative creator avatar 5

Using a short performance reference gives me a focused starting point for comparing two original character designs.

Illustrative creator 5•Sample scenario
Illustrative creator avatar 6

I like having a prompt-only route for sketching the action before I find footage I have permission to reference.

Illustrative creator 6•Sample scenario
Illustrative creator avatar 7

For a street-dance idea, I would review the feet as carefully as the face before choosing my final clip.

Illustrative creator 7•Sample scenario
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I can describe the movement I want without preparing a rig, while keeping realistic expectations about the generated interpretation.

Illustrative creator 8•Sample scenario

AI Motion Transfer FAQs

What is AI motion transfer, and how is it different from animating a photo?

AI motion transfer uses a performance reference to guide how a subject moves, while an appearance image can guide who or what appears. Animating a photo from a text prompt alone generates described motion without transferring it from a source video. Available reference inputs depend on the selected model and workflow.

Can I try AI motion transfer with free credits?

Dreamina offers free trial credits to explore generation. Check your account for the current offer, supported reference workflows, and the credits required by your chosen model and video settings before starting.

What references work best for photo motion transfer?

Start with a clear character image and a short video with readable body movement, limited occlusion, and a simple action sequence. Use consenting adults or original characters and footage you are authorized to reference; identify which input should guide appearance and which should guide performance.

Does an AI character swap copy every movement and preserve the face exactly?

No exact frame-by-frame or identity match is guaranteed. Reference-led generation interprets your inputs, so inspect the face, outfit, hands, feet, and action timing across the entire clip, then simplify or refine the brief when important details drift.

Will I receive motion-capture data or an editable character rig?

This workflow produces a generated video, not a promised motion-capture file, skeletal animation, or editable rig. If you need those assets for a production pipeline, treat the video as a visual concept and use an appropriate animation workflow for the technical deliverables.

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