Reference to Video: Turn Any Ad Into Your Own Campaign
Ready-to-copy prompts for your ad reference generations
These prompts give you an easy starting point for building a new ad from an existing visual idea. Customize the product, styling, setting, and other details for your campaign.
Prompt for recreating a product ad in a new style
Follow the composition of the reference ad while giving it a warm, minimal style. Place a ceramic coffee mug at the center, use soft morning light, a light wooden surface, and a simple kitchen background.
Prompt for swapping the product in a reference ad
Keep the same product placement, background, and overall layout from the reference. Swap the original drink for a glass bottle of sparkling water with a clean, modern label.
Prompt for turning a reference ad into a video ad
Create a playful trending video using my pet reference photo. Keep the subject recognizable while adding gentle movement, expressive reactions, cheerful pacing, bright natural lighting, and a fun reveal designed for short-form social media.
Key features of Dreamina's AI generator with ad reference
Working from an ad reference does not have to mean copying every detail. Dreamina gives you tools to keep what works and change what does not.
Replicate any ad reference in one click
A video ad reference gives you a strong starting point for a new campaign. You can upload an ad video to Dreamina and use it as an ad reference to carry over its style, layout, and color scheme. Describe what to keep or change, add your own product, and start a robust video model such as Seedance 2.5. This makes the first draft easier to plan and keeps the creative direction clear.
Remake any video ad with your own product
The AI will intelligently analyze your reference and recreate a new ad video based on your product photograph or subject with one click, so you start with a proven design instead of guessing how to arrange it. The reference helps guide the structure and pacing, while your product and creative direction give the final video its own identity.
Get precise command editing for ad visuals
With Dreamina, you do not have to redo an ad just because one detail needs changing. Write your idea and the AI will recreate it based on your prompt. You can tell it to select the part you want to edit, then describe the change. Update a headline, switch a colour, or remove a prop while leaving the rest of the ad alone. It is useful when the main design already works well.
Benefits of using Dreamina's AI ad reference online
Good ad creation is not only about the final look. It also helps when you can work faster, keep key details in place, and try different ideas without starting over each time. That can make the whole process much easier.
Cut ad creation time in half
Building an ad from scratch can take several rounds before it looks right. Dreamina's AI video generator with ad reference lets you start with an existing ad, helping you create a polished version in a fraction of the time.
Turn proven ideas into fresh concepts
Starting a new ad from scratch is not always easy, especially when you already have an idea of what works. An existing ad can give you something to build on while you change the message, product, visuals, or style to create a fresh concept.
Create consistent ad creatives at scale
When you create several versions of an ad, keeping every detail the same can be tricky. Working from one reference gives each variation the same visual direction with consistent character, from the layout and styling to the overall look of your brand.
Use cases of Dreamina's reference-to-video tool
From quick campaign refreshes to entirely new creative directions, Dreamina's ad reference tool lets you generate a brand-new ad in just one click.
Small business owners and marketers
Small businesses often want ads that look as polished as those from bigger competitors, but agencies can be expensive. A proven ad reference gives them a strong starting point for creating professional promo videos themselves.
E-commerce sellers
Some product ads have layouts that work well, but recreating them from scratch can be challenging. Online sellers can upload an ad they like to Dreamina, add their own product, and use the original e-commerce videos as a starting point for a new ad.
Freelance designers and creatives
Freelancers often need to test ad directions before spending time on the full design. Using a reference ad, they can quickly try a layout or visual style, see how it fits the project, and build it out with more confidence.
How to generate creative ads with Dreamina
Step 1: Upload your reference video and add a character
Head to Dreamina's ad reference tool page, click "+" on the "reference video" slot to upload the ad or viral video you want to work from, then click "Add Character" or type "@" in the prompt box to bring in an avatar. After that, tell the AI what to change or keep, such as the product, the setting, or the on-screen text. For example: Keep the pacing and camera movement from the reference, swap the drink for a glass bottle of sparkling water, change the scene to a sunlit kitchen counter.
Step 2: Adjust your settings and generate
Next, choose a model like Dreamina Seedance 2.5 for the best results, and choose a resolution for the generation. Move on to choosing your aspect ratio and the duration. Once your settings match the platform you are posting to, click the arrow button to start generating your ad video.
Step 3: Refine and download your ad video
Watch the finished ad in full screen and check the product framing, the pacing, and how closely the result follows your reference. If a detail feels off, adjust the prompt and generate again. Once you are happy with the result, click "Download" to save your finished ad video.
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What users say about Dreamina's ad reference tool
One ad caught my attention because of its opening. I used it as a reference to explore a similar way of introducing my own product.
Creating a new campaign felt easier once I had something to guide me. The reference helped me decide what kind of scenes would suit my product.
The ad I liked had a simple product reveal. Using it as a reference helped me try that approach with my own product and make the concept my own.
A good example made the creative direction much clearer. I could see what I wanted to keep and what needed to change for my campaign.
One ad caught my attention because of its opening. I used it as a reference to explore a similar way of introducing my own product.
Creating a new campaign felt easier once I had something to guide me. The reference helped me decide what kind of scenes would suit my product.
The ad I liked had a simple product reveal. Using it as a reference helped me try that approach with my own product and make the concept my own.
A good example made the creative direction much clearer. I could see what I wanted to keep and what needed to change for my campaign.
My first ad ideas felt scattered. Starting from a reference helped me bring the visuals together and gave me a clearer direction to follow.
Seeing how another ad presented its product gave me an idea for mine. The reference made it easier to build around that concept without using the same product.
The hardest part was deciding how to arrange the scenes. A reference ad gave me a useful starting point for testing different arrangements.
I often save ads for inspiration but struggle to turn them into ideas. Using one as a reference helped me put that inspiration into a new concept.
My first ad ideas felt scattered. Starting from a reference helped me bring the visuals together and gave me a clearer direction to follow.
Seeing how another ad presented its product gave me an idea for mine. The reference made it easier to build around that concept without using the same product.
The hardest part was deciding how to arrange the scenes. A reference ad gave me a useful starting point for testing different arrangements.
I often save ads for inspiration but struggle to turn them into ideas. Using one as a reference helped me put that inspiration into a new concept.
FAQs about reference to video
How do I use an AI video generator with ad reference?
You can use an AI video generator with an existing ad video as a visual reference when generating a new version. Upload the video first, then describe which parts you want the new version to follow, such as the pacing, camera movement, scene order, or product presentation. In Dreamina, you can upload reference materials in the AI Video workflow and choose a video model such as Seedance 2.5. Its reference-to-video workflow is designed to use visual references to guide motion, style, image, audio, or storyboard direction.
