A new cast. A familiar move.
AI Motion Transfer with Twisty Copycat
Twisty Copycat uses a reference video and your own images to guide motion transfer or supported video transformations. Use it when you can show the movement you want more clearly than you can describe it in a prompt.
Generation uses credits. Review the cost in the studio before you create.
How to get started
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Choose a useful reference clip
Look for a clip with a clearly visible subject, readable movement and limited obstruction. A single continuous action is easier to assess than a montage. Use a clip you own or have permission to use and review the input requirements in Copycat.
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Add the image for your result
Upload an image that suits the reference framing. If the motion depends on visible arms and legs, a tightly cropped face gives less information than an image showing the full pose. Try to keep the viewing angle and subject scale compatible.
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Generate and inspect the motion
Choose the supported mode and review the credit quote before starting. Watch the result from beginning to end. Check limb movement, face consistency, interactions with objects and moments where the subject passes behind something.
When a reference clip is the better brief
A reference is useful for a particular gesture, performance or visual rhythm. It gives a concrete example of movement, while a normal video prompt asks the model to interpret that movement from words. The generated result is a new video, and should not be expected to match every frame of the reference.
Match the source to the movement
Framing mismatches can make a transfer harder: a close portrait provides little information for a full-body action. Fast turns, crossing limbs, occlusion and several interacting people are also harder to inspect. Begin with a clear subject and a simple movement before testing a more complex clip.
Motion transfer or image-to-video?
Choose Copycat when you already have a clip that demonstrates the intended motion. Choose image-to-video when you have a still image and want to direct a new action with words. Both workflows need review for visual consistency; neither guarantees perfect identity or product preservation.
A reference brief to start with
Use a short, continuous reference of one person making a simple hand gesture. Pair it with a clear image showing the intended subject’s upper body and both hands, with a similar camera angle and unobstructed background.
This is an input-selection brief, not a tested performance claim. Keep permission for both the reference video and the subject image.
Questions before you create
What is AI motion transfer?
AI motion transfer uses movement from a reference video to guide a new generated video with another supplied subject or image. Results vary with the inputs, mode and complexity of the movement.
Do I need both an image and a video?
The Copycat motion workflow uses a reference clip and an image for the generated result. Follow the input requirements shown for your selected mode.
Can I use any video I find online?
Only use reference videos and images that you own or have permission to use. A publicly accessible video does not automatically come with permission to reuse it.