Animate Any Character with Kling v3 Motion Control

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Overview

Kling v3 Motion Control takes a still character image and a short reference video, then produces an animated clip where your character performs the movements shown in the footage. Available on Picasso IA, it requires no animation software or frame-by-frame editing. If you have a portrait of a person, a product mascot, or any illustrated figure, you can put it in motion using a real-world video as the movement source. The output stays visually consistent with the original image while matching the timing and body language of the reference.

How It Works

Upload your character image (JPG or PNG, up to 10MB) and a reference video (MP4 or MOV, between 3 and 30 seconds) showing the motion you want applied.
Choose character orientation: "image" bases movement on the pose in your picture and produces clips up to 10 seconds; "video" follows the orientation of characters in the reference clip and allows clips up to 30 seconds.
Select Standard mode for 720p output or Professional mode for 1080p, depending on whether you need a quick preview or a final-quality file.
Optionally type a text prompt to describe extra scene elements or specific motion effects you want added to the clip.
Toggle the audio option to keep or remove the sound from the reference video, then click generate and wait for the result.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need programming skills or technical knowledge to use this? No, just open Kling v3 Motion Control on Picasso IA, adjust the settings you want, and hit generate.

Is it free to try? Yes, you can generate a clip without any upfront payment. A free account gives you access to the generation queue right away.

How long does generation take? Standard 720p mode typically finishes within a couple of minutes. Professional 1080p takes a bit longer due to the higher resolution processing, but most clips are ready in under five minutes.

What is the maximum video length I can generate? In image orientation mode the output goes up to 10 seconds. Switching to video orientation allows clips up to 30 seconds.

What input file formats are supported? The model accepts JPG and PNG images up to 10MB and MP4 or MOV reference videos up to 100MB.

Can I add text to influence the output? Yes. The optional text prompt field lets you describe additional on-screen elements or motion effects, which the model layers onto the motion-transfer result.

Where can I use the generated clips? The output videos are yours to use however you like: social media posts, client presentations, game prototypes, or any other creative project.

Credit Cost

The credit cost for this model varies based on the settings you choose. Below are the costs per configuration:

ConfigurationCredits

720p1.4per second

1080p2.4per second

Features

Everything this model can do for you

Motion transfer

Copy any action from a reference video directly onto a still character image with frame-level consistency.

Dual quality modes

Choose Standard 720p for faster output or Professional 1080p for sharper, client-ready results.

Variable clip length

Generate animations up to 10 seconds in image orientation or up to 30 seconds in video orientation.

Text prompt layering

Describe additional scene elements or motion effects and the model folds them into the final clip.

Original audio retention

Keep the reference video's sound in the output or mute it with a single toggle.

Wide file support

Accepts JPG and PNG images up to 10MB and MP4 or MOV reference videos up to 100MB.

Flexible aspect ratios

Handles any input aspect ratio between 1:2.5 and 2.5:1 without cropping your character.

Use Cases

Transfer the walking motion from a reference video onto a still portrait photo to create a realistic animated walk cycle

Animate a product mascot by applying dance movements from a short reference clip to the mascot's static image

Create a looping social media video of a character by mapping a gesturing reference video onto a portrait photo

Produce a 30-second animated clip of a game character by selecting video orientation and providing a movement reference

Add contextual on-screen elements to an animated scene by combining a reference video with a descriptive text prompt

Generate a 720p quick preview of a character animation to validate the motion before producing the final 1080p version

Animate a historical photograph by applying natural body movement from a modern reference video

Examples

8m 56s

Mode: pro

Keep Original Sound: Yes

Character Orientation: video

13m 28s

Mode: pro

Keep Original Sound: Yes

Character Orientation: video

a woman boxing

7m 2s

Mode: std

Keep Original Sound: Yes

Character Orientation: video