Motion Transfer

Keep the character. Borrow the movement.

Apply body motion from a reference clip to a character image, or replace a person while retaining the source scene and camera. The two modes stay separate so every input has a clear purpose.

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Motion Transfer / Character workflowGobostock
Character identity referenceIDENTITY
MOTION
RESULT
Identity + motion referenceTransfer motion

01Two explicit workflows

02Real input/result preview

03Model and tier quote

04Consent-first guidance

Built for real creative work

A reference workflow that stays understandable.

Identity, movement, scene, and sound are separate creative inputs. The interface explains what each mode preserves before a generation starts.

01

Transfer motion

Use one character image for identity and a reference clip for supported body movement, gestures, and performance.

02

Replace a character

Use a source video for camera and scene continuity while introducing the character identity you provide.

03

Preserve scene context

Keep the source camera and environment as guidance in replacement workflows instead of rebuilding the shot from scratch.

04

Orientation controls

Choose supported character orientation and video settings that match the source material and selected model.

05

Consent and rights

Clear reminders keep identity, likeness, copyrighted footage, and audio permissions part of the workflow.

06

Failure-aware routing

The existing job system records provider state and can use configured fallback behavior without presenting it as a guaranteed result.

Real workflow example

Identity, motion, and result.

Each item is labeled by the role it plays in the workflow, so the result is never confused with the media it came from.

Example workflow

See how motion transfer works

Start with one identity image and one motion clip. The result keeps the character while following the reference movement.

1

Identity image

The character whose identity and appearance should be preserved.

Identity reference: a full-body portrait of a woman in front of a brick wall
2

Motion reference

The body movement and timing to apply to the character.

Motion reference video showing a dancer performing the movement to copy
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Result

The identity character performs the reference movement.

Motion-transfer result showing the identity character performing the reference dance
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Both example videos are silent. The identity portrait is transformed into a moving result that follows the dance shown in the motion reference.

A clear workflow

From source to finished output.

  1. 01

    Choose a mode

    Decide whether you want to transfer motion to a still character or replace a person in an existing scene.

  2. 02

    Add permitted media

    Upload the character image and reference/source video, then confirm you hold the necessary rights and consent.

  3. 03

    Review model controls

    Choose the supported tier, orientation, sound behavior, and other valid settings for the selected mode.

  4. 04

    Generate and inspect

    Confirm the quote, process the job, and review identity, movement, scene continuity, and sound before use.

What you can do

  • Still-character motion transfer
  • Video character replacement
  • Character orientation controls
  • Original sound where supported
  • Standard and Pro choices where available
  • Server-side credit quote
  • Generation history
  • Video editor handoff

Important limits

  • — Occlusions, fast movement, cropped limbs, and weak identity references can reduce consistency.
  • — This tool must not be used for deceptive impersonation or without the rights and consent required for the media.
  • — Model fallback behavior is operational resilience, not a guarantee of equivalent output.

Questions, answered

Motion Transfer FAQ

What is motion transfer?

Motion transfer uses a character image as the visual identity and a reference video as the movement guide, producing a new clip that follows the supported motion workflow.

What is character replacement?

Character replacement keeps the source video as the scene and camera reference while replacing the visible person with the character you provide.

Do I need permission to use the person or motion clip?

Yes. Upload only media and identities you own or have clear permission to use. Do not impersonate, deceive, harass, or create unlawful intimate content.

Can I keep the original sound?

The workspace offers original-sound controls when the selected workflow and model support them.

Will every motion transfer look identical to the reference?

No. Results depend on pose visibility, framing, occlusion, motion complexity, source quality, and model behavior. Review the output before publishing.

Continue creating

Related Gobostock tools

Character StudioBuild a reusable reference profile.AI Video GeneratorCreate a new clip from text or images.Video StudioFinish and export the result.

Give a character a performance with intent.

Prepare a clear identity reference and a permitted source clip, then review the exact workflow and cost before generation.

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