Source motion video
Provide a stable reference clip with readable motion, clear timing, and steady camera behavior. The source supplies the movement, so a clean, uncluttered clip transfers more predictably than a busy one.
Still image + reference motion → short animated drafts
P Video Animate
Turn a still image into a short animated draft by pairing it with a source motion video, then guide the result with resolution, FPS, seed, and a concise motion prompt — a fast way to see how a fixed subject moves before a full production pass.
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Motion transfer
Apply reference motion to a still image
P Video Animate is built for the cases where freeform prompting is not enough and you want control over exactly how a subject moves. The source video provides the motion, the timing, and the camera behavior, while the reference image supplies the subject or scene that movement is applied to — so the result follows a real example instead of a guess.
That makes Animate the right workflow when a single still needs to feel alive: a hero visual that should drift gently, a product shot that should turn or push in, or a key frame that should carry the pacing of a specific beat. You are not describing motion in words and hoping it lands — you are transferring movement you can already see.
Animate is one of three focused workflows. When you only have a sentence or a single image and no motion reference, the P Video AI Video Generator handles text and image to video. When the goal is an audio-driven talking portrait rather than reference motion, use P Video Avatar. Each tool keeps the same light console rhythm, so switching between them feels like one product rather than three.
What you provide
Three inputs drive an animation
Animate exposes only the inputs that matter for motion transfer — a source clip, a still, and a light touch of control.
Reference image
Choose the still image that should receive the motion. A subject or scene with a clear focal point and even lighting holds together better as the reference movement is applied across the frames.
Motion prompt & settings
Tune resolution, FPS, and seed, and add a short prompt describing what should stay stable and how the motion should feel. Compact direction keeps the transfer faithful to the source rather than drifting.
Workflow
From still image to animated draft in four steps
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Choose the source clip
Pick a stable reference video with clear motion and timing. This clip defines how the result moves, paces, and frames, so a clean source is the single biggest lever on quality.
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Add the reference image
Upload the still that should be brought to life. The image supplies the subject or scene while the source clip supplies the movement applied on top of it.
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Set FPS, resolution, seed
Dial in the output settings and add a short motion prompt. Note what should hold steady and how the motion should feel so the transfer stays faithful to the source.
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Generate and compare
Run the draft, preview the animated result, and keep the takes that work. Saved generations stay in your library so you can compare motion treatments side by side.
Inside the console
A still, a source clip, and clear settings
Animate reads motion from the source clip and applies it to your reference image at the resolution and FPS you set. Per-second rates are listed on P Video Pricing.
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Prompt examples
Motion prompts that name what stays stable
Strong Animate prompts pair the movement you want from the source with the anchors that should hold steady on the image.
Keep the subject centered and steady while the background drifts slowly; gentle parallax, calm pacing, no sudden camera jumps.
Apply a slow push-in from the source clip to a product still; hold the product sharp and stable, soft studio lighting, smooth motion.
Transfer a gentle handheld sway to a portrait scene; keep the face stable, let the surroundings move naturally, warm cinematic tone.
Prompting
Habits that keep motion transfer faithful
A few practices keep an animated draft coherent while you compare source clips and settings.
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Pick a clean source
Reference clips with simple, readable motion transfer more faithfully than busy footage. A stable source with one clear movement gives the image animation a target it can follow without drifting.
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Say what stays stable
Name the parts that should hold steady — a face, a product, the horizon — as well as the motion you want to see. Calling out anchors reduces warping and keeps the subject coherent.
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Use seed for repeatability
Lock a seed when you want to change one variable and compare fairly. Holding the seed steady makes it clear whether a different result came from the prompt, the source, or the settings.
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Test short, then scale
Run a short 720p pass to read the motion, then move to 1080p once the treatment is right. Because Animate is billed per second, short tests keep the iteration loop cheap and fast.
Use cases
Where image animation helps most
Controlled, reference-driven motion for the stills you want to see move before a full edit.
Pricing
Animate rates follow source duration
P Video Animate costs 8 credits per second at 720p and 16 credits per second at 1080p, so a trimmed source clip keeps each test inexpensive. New accounts start with 60 free credits, credits do not expire, and you can compare plans on P Video Pricing.
FAQ
Animate questions
What does P Video Animate use to create a clip?⌄
P Video Animate works from a source motion video and a reference image, with optional prompt, resolution, FPS, audio saving, and seed controls. The source clip supplies the movement and timing while the image supplies the subject or scene the motion is applied to.
How are P Video Animate credits calculated?⌄
Animate generation is billed per second of output: 8 credits per second at 720p and 16 credits per second at 1080p. Because cost scales with duration, shorter source clips keep tests inexpensive. Full credit packs are listed on the pricing page.
How long should the source motion video be?⌄
Short source clips are best for testing, since billing is per second and shorter sources keep iteration fast and cheap. The launch interface estimates source duration up to 20 seconds, so trimming the reference clip to the motion you actually need is the most efficient approach.
What makes a good source clip and reference image?⌄
A good source clip has stable, readable motion and steady camera behavior rather than busy or chaotic movement. A good reference image has a clear focal point and even lighting. The cleaner both inputs are, the more faithfully the motion transfers onto the still.
Should I generate at 720p or 1080p?⌄
Use 720p to read the motion treatment while you experiment with the source clip, image, and settings, so passes stay fast and affordable. Switch to 1080p once the direction is locked and a draft is ready for a higher-quality render. You only pay the higher per-second rate when it is worth it.
Do I need to install anything to use P Video Animate?⌄
No. P Video Animate runs entirely in the browser as part of the online product. There is no local model download and no GPU setup for the online workflow — you upload your inputs, set the output options, and generate.
How long are my animated drafts kept?⌄
Generated works are retained in your library for 6 months, so you can revisit, compare, and download earlier animation drafts while you iterate. New accounts also start with 60 free signup credits, and credits do not expire.
How is Animate different from the other P Video tools?⌄
Animate is the reference-driven motion-transfer workflow: it moves a still image using a source clip. If you only have a text idea or a single image and no motion reference, the P Video AI Video Generator handles text and image to video. If you want an audio-driven talking portrait instead, P Video Avatar is the better fit.