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Multiple Image-to-Video models create motion clips from a sequence of reference images or storyboard frames. In Automat Studio, these models power the “Generate Video Direct” workflow, allowing you to skip the first frame step and generate motion directly from visual references.
These models are used in the Generate Video Direct tab of Shot Studio to create motion from multiple reference images or storyboard frames.

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When to Use

  • Generate Video Direct — Skip first frame generation and create video from uploaded references
  • Storyboard to Video — Transform storyboard sequences into animated clips
  • Reference-Based Animation — Generate motion that respects specific visual references
  • Rapid Prototyping — Quickly test motion concepts from existing images
These models consistently deliver the best results for multi-image video generation:

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Google Veo 3.1 (Ingredients)

  • Credits: 200
  • Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
  • Provider: fal.ai
  • Avg. Duration: ~98 seconds
  • Best for: Highest quality motion from reference sequences

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Pika Scenes (v2.2)

  • Credits: 40
  • Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)
  • Provider: fal.ai
  • Avg. Duration: ~80 seconds
  • Best for: Smooth scene transitions and natural motion

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Seedance 1.0 Lite Reference

  • Credits: 36
  • Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
  • Provider: fal.ai
  • Avg. Duration: ~66 seconds
  • Best for: Cost-effective high-quality generation from references

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Supported Models

These models are available but may have varying quality or processing times:

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Vidu Reference-to-Video

  • Credits: 80
  • Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3/5)
  • Provider: fal.ai
  • Avg. Duration: ~568 seconds
  • Use when: Exploring alternative reference-based generation methods

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Kling 1.6 Elements Pro

  • Credits: 95
  • Rating: ⭐⭐ (2/5)
  • Provider: fal.ai
  • Avg. Duration: ~266 seconds
  • Use when: Experimenting with element-based generation (slow processing)

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Kling v1.6 Elements Std

  • Credits: 45
  • Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3/5)
  • Provider: fal.ai
  • Avg. Duration: ~158 seconds
  • Use when: Cost-effective element-based generation (Default model)

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Tips for Best Results

  1. Consistent Reference Images — Use images that share similar style, lighting, and composition
  2. Clear Story Progression — Reference images should show logical progression of action or movement
  3. Match Shot Attributes — Ensure references align with your shot’s camera settings and movement
  4. Quality References — Higher quality input images produce better motion results
  5. Experiment with Sequence — Try different numbers of reference images (2-5 works well)

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