Choose the right crop
Match the visible body to the movement. A head-and-shoulders image can suit a restrained portrait study, while an arm gesture needs enough room to show the arms and hands.
Video to Video AI for a Portrait in Motion
Take a portrait concept into a short character performance. Video to Video AI uses a reference video for movement and your image as the character starting point. Explore a head turn, greeting or change of pose, then inspect the generated result for changes to the face and other details.
Try portrait motionTransform Videos with Character Animation
An edited portrait can help you choose a visual direction before testing motion. Pair that image with a reference where the subject remains visible and the action is modest. This creates a new video; it is not a face-swap operation or a guarantee that your image will retain exact facial identity in every frame.
For a portrait study, choose a reference with similar shot size and a visible face. Watch turns, hair movement and hands near the face closely. If the face changes too much, try a simpler movement or a clearer image before adding a more elaborate prompt.
Explore image designs before adding motion
Use this site’s published image and video library for portrait styling and composition ideas. The cards can use different generation methods and should not be treated as identity-preservation demonstrations. Motion comparisons appear in the generator.
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How to use the AI Video to Video Generator
Choose a motion video
Choose a motion reference with a readable face and one main action. For your own clip, sign in and upload an MP4 or MOV between 3 and 30 seconds and within 32 MB. Avoid beginning with frequent cuts or long periods where the face is hidden.
Add your character image
Upload your portrait or character image and compare its crop with the reference. Select one of the enabled Motion Control models and its supported output quality. For broader movement, prepare an image with more of the body visible.
Review the quote and generate
Add a focused scene description, review Required Credits, and generate. Open the completed clip in Your results and inspect facial features, hair, clothing and movement across the whole video before choosing a version to keep.
Move from image editing to a character performance
Try a portrait introduction with a small head movement, or a character greeting with the upper body visible. Begin with a clear image and an uncomplicated background so you can see which details change during generation.
Image editing and motion generation answer different questions. Refine the still image when the design itself needs work; change the reference when the intended action is unclear. Review each video independently for facial consistency.
Prepare a portrait the action can use
Keep features unobstructed
Use an image where the face is clear and the subject is distinguishable from the background. Strong occlusion or a very unusual angle can make the result harder to compare.
Avoid conflicting instructions
Let the video guide the motion and use text for the intended scene. Asking for a different facial action or camera path at the same time can make an experiment harder to diagnose.
Review more than the opening face
Watch turns and returns
Compare how the face looks before and after a turn. Check that the character still suits your design, without assuming that a similar first frame guarantees identity throughout.
Check nearby hands
Hands crossing the face or touching hair can expose changing details. Inspect those frames and consider a simpler reference if the gesture becomes distracting.
Separate motion from expression
A recognizable head movement does not guarantee a precise emotion or matching speech. Judge movement, appearance and facial expression as separate parts of the result.
Video to Video AI questions
Is this a face-swap tool?
No. This workflow combines a character image and a motion-reference video to generate a new performance. It does not replace a face inside the original clip frame by frame.
Will it keep my exact facial identity?
Exact identity is not guaranteed. Review facial features throughout the result, especially during turns, occlusions and fast movement.
Can I use an AI-edited portrait as the image?
You can use a supported character image, including an edited portrait. Choose a clear design with framing appropriate to the action and inspect the generated video separately from the still image.
Can the portrait speak with matching lips?
Accurate dialogue transfer and lip synchronization are not promised by this motion-control page. Use the result as a character performance and handle speech requirements through an appropriate separate workflow.
What should I check before spending credits?
Review reference visibility, image crop, selected model and output quality. The displayed quote uses rounded-up billable seconds; check Required Credits again after changing any of those choices.
Can a tightly cropped portrait guide a full-body dance?
A crop showing only the face leaves little body information for that action. Choose a character image that includes the limbs needed for the performance, or begin with a reference suited to a portrait crop.
Can I request a refund for my purchase?
You can request a refund within 10 days of purchase if you have unused credits from that purchase and provide a clear reason, subject to our Refund Policy. If eligible, an unused purchase can be fully refunded; a partly used purchase is refunded in proportion to its remaining unused credits. Fully used purchases and free or promotional credits are not refundable.
Do credits expire or carry over?
Credit validity depends on the pack, subscription or promotion that issued them. Review the purchase terms and expiration dates in Settings > Credits. A renewal or new purchase does not extend older credits. Use credits before their stated expiration; do not assume unused subscription credits roll over indefinitely.
What happens to credits if generation fails?
Credits charged for a task that is confirmed as failed due to a system error are returned automatically. A task that is still processing has not yet been confirmed as failed. Check its status and your credit history before submitting again. If a confirmed failure still shows an unresolved charge, email support@faceinhole.app with the task ID.
Can I get credits back if I do not like the result?
AI results can vary, so a completed result that differs from your expectations is not automatically treated as a technical failure. Eligible completed image tasks can be submitted for credit refund review using the refund option where available; approval is required. For a video or another issue, contact support@faceinhole.app with the task ID and details. A credit refund returns credits, not money to your payment method.
How can I get help with billing or a generation?
Email support@faceinhole.app. For billing, include your account email and order ID; for generation, include the task ID, issue description and relevant screenshots. If you purchased as a guest, keep the original browser data and payment receipt so we can help locate the purchase.
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