Choose by body coverage
Waist-up motions suit portraits. Full-body actions need a character image with visible hands, legs, and enough space around the subject.
Motion Control AI
Start with motion you can see before you generate
A motion template gives your character a tested movement, duration, and framing target.
A practical workflow for better inputs
Keep the first pose close
A similar starting pose gives the model a cleaner transition from the character image into the reference movement.
Test short clips first
Use a concise reference while testing a character. Longer clips cost more and expose more opportunities for identity drift.
Plan the input before spending credits
Use these checks to make the image, reference motion, and intended output work as one production setup.
Evaluate a template before using it
Useful Kling Motion Control templates make the performance readable before you upload a character. Check whether the motion is waist-up or full-body, how quickly the performer moves, and whether the camera stays fixed. Also note the first pose. A template that begins with arms at the sides may pair poorly with a character image whose arms are crossed or hidden behind the torso.
Duration matters because generation credits are based on reference-video length. A concise template is usually the better diagnostic tool for a new character. It lets you inspect identity, anatomy, and clothing stability before committing to a longer performance. The best template is not the most dramatic clip. It is the clip whose body coverage and pace match the image you already have.
Match the character crop to the template crop
For a portrait groove or speaking-style gesture, use an image with the head, shoulders, arms, and hands visible wherever the reference needs them. For a full-body dance, include the complete legs and feet with open space around the figure. Tight crops force the model to infer missing anatomy, especially when the reference changes stance or reaches toward an edge.
Camera angle deserves the same attention. A front-facing image generally matches a front-facing performance more naturally than a strong profile image. Background complexity is less important than character readability, but a clean outline can help. Avoid images where accessories, furniture, another person, or large text overlaps the body areas that need to move during the selected template.
Build a responsible reusable motion workflow
A template library should explain where motion footage comes from and whether it can be reused. This site only publishes starter references it can verify for that purpose. When you provide your own clip, confirm that you own it or have permission to process the performance, audio, and recognizable people. Public availability on a social platform is not the same as reuse permission.
Keep a record of the reference, character source, prompt, model, and duration for successful tests. That small production note makes it easier to repeat a visual direction without pretending the output will be identical. Save original files separately from generated clips, and review every result before publishing because a reusable reference can still behave differently with a new character design or crop. Note the orientation and sound setting as well, since both can affect the final production workflow.
Know the current limits
The starter library contains only motion sources the site can verify and reuse. It will grow as additional rights-safe references are added.
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Questions before you generate
Can I upload my own motion video?
Yes. Templates are optional. You can upload an MP4 or MOV that meets the generator limits.
Do templates include a character?
No. A template supplies movement. You upload the character image you have the right to animate.
Can I copy movement from social media?
Only use footage you own or have permission to process and republish.
What makes a good beginner template?
Choose a short single-shot clip with one visible performer, steady framing, moderate speed, and a starting pose that resembles your character image.
Will the same template produce the same result?
No. The character image, prompt, model, duration, and generation variability can all affect the output, so review each clip individually.
Put the movement into your own character
Prepare one character image and one reference video. Review the credit cost before you generate.
Open Motion Control Generator