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Motion Control

Motion Control

Control character movement with an image and a reference video in Cuta. Use the source motion to guide a new animation, gesture or performance clip.

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Start with your content

Add your source now, or later in Studio.

Motion reference videoOptional
Up to 100 MB

Review settings and cost in Studio before generating. Your selected files and inputs will be carried over.

Working with Motion Control

Give appearance and movement separate references

Supply the character image and motion reference where available. Choose movement that fits the character's framing and body position.

Materials for this task

Add the materials to their named inputs. Character image: one image; Motion reference video: one video.

Choose the supported settings

Available settings include Motion quality (Standard, Detailed). Review the full options in Studio before generation.

From idea to creation

How to use Motion Control

  1. Add the source

    Add the materials to their named inputs. Character image: one image; Motion reference video: one video.

  2. Set the direction

    Available settings include Motion quality (Standard, Detailed). Review the full options in Studio before generation.

  3. Review the result in Studio

    Check hands, feet, body proportions and the link between motion and scene. Cropped or obstructed reference movement may be difficult to interpret.

A starting direction for Motion Control

Illustrative artwork shows the intended visual direction. Your result depends on your source materials and settings.

An example to adapt

Transfer the movement from your reference clip to a clearly visible subject while preserving the subject reference and the original motion timing.

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Ideas for Motion Control

Character performances

Explore a character following the movement direction of a reference clip.

Pose studies

Compare movement with a fixed character reference and inspect anatomy throughout the shot.

Frequently asked questions

Add the materials to their named inputs. Character image: one image; Motion reference video: one video.

Your next creation starts here

Make something worth sharing.

Start with your own content in Motion Control. Review the settings in Studio and create your result.

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