Motion transfer AI: step-by-step tutorial

Motion transfer copies movement, timing, and camera feel from a reference clip onto a new subject — your trained AI character. ModelClone combines motion control with identity-locked generation so the output matches your persona, not a random face.

What you need

• A trained AI model in ModelClone
• A reference video (dance, walk, gesture, or trending reel)
• A starting frame or portrait of your character (optional but improves match)

Steps

1. Open Creator Studio or Video generation and select your AI model
2. Choose image-to-video or motion transfer mode
3. Upload reference video and set duration / aspect ratio for the target platform
4. Generate, then upscale or reframe for 9:16 Reels or 16:9 ads

Tips for better motion

• Use reference clips with clear body visibility
• Match aspect ratio early to avoid cropping artefacts
• Chain upscaling after generation for sharp delivery

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