Reference to Video

MiniMax H3 Reference to Video

Create a more controlled AI video from the references you already have. Combine a prompt with images, video, and supported audio references to guide character identity, product appearance, motion, camera behavior, style, pacing, and sound.

MiniMax H3

Reference to Video

Use image, video, or audio references for direction.

25 credits

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Inspiration

Game cinematic

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Performance cut

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Coastal aerial

Multimodal reference control

Create Controlled Videos with MiniMax H3 Reference to Video

MiniMax H3 Reference to Video combines a written prompt with supporting media so the model does not have to infer every important detail from text alone.

Use an image to guide a character, product, or visual style. Use video to demonstrate motion, timing, or camera behavior. Use supported audio references for voice, ambience, rhythm, or sound direction.

The key is to give every reference a clear purpose. MiniMax H3 Reference to Video works best when one asset controls identity, another controls motion, and the prompt explains how those references should come together in the new scene.

Reference control

Why Use MiniMax H3 Reference to Video?

Guide Character & Product Identity

Use clear images to guide face, outfit, product shape, packaging, materials, and style. MiniMax H3 Reference to Video gives the model more visual context when identity or product appearance must remain recognizable.

FaceOutfitProduct ShapePackagingMaterialsStyle

Guide Motion & Camera Behavior

Use reference video when movement is difficult to explain with text. A focused clip can communicate body motion, action timing, camera moves, and performance.

Reference MotionNew SceneCamera

Add Audio Direction

Use supported audio references to guide voice, ambience, rhythm, pacing, or other sound characteristics.

VoiceAmbienceRhythmSound

Combine Multiple Reference Roles

Mix different reference types when one asset is not enough. Give each file one clear role so the prompt can connect identity, movement, and sound.

Image + Video + AudioMiniMax H3Controlled Video

Reference types

Reference Types for MiniMax H3 Reference to Video

Image References

Character IdentityProduct AppearanceVisual StyleEnvironmentComposition

Choose clear portraits, product images, style frames, or storyboards that communicate the visual details you want to guide.

Video References

Body MovementObject MotionCamera BehaviorAction TimingPerformance Rhythm

Keep each reference clip focused on one useful movement, performance, or camera direction.

Audio References

VoiceEmotionCadenceAmbienceScene Rhythm

Explain in the prompt whether supported audio should guide voice, timing, mood, music direction, or sound treatment.

Workflow

How to Use MiniMax H3 Reference to Video

  1. Choose What Must Stay Consistent

    Before uploading files, decide what matters most. This gives the MiniMax H3 Reference to Video workflow a clear priority.

    CharacterProductMotionCameraStyleSound

  2. Upload the Strongest References

    Use only references that add useful information.

    • Clear image for identity or product design
    • Focused video for movement or camera behavior
    • Clean supported audio for voice or sound direction

    Avoid adding unrelated files simply because more inputs are available.

    ImageVideoAudio

  3. Assign Each Reference a Role

    Tell MiniMax H3 exactly what each asset should control, then describe the new action, environment, camera, lighting, and ending.

    Image 1 → Character IdentityVideo 1 → Walking MotionAudio 1 → City Ambience
    IdentityMotionSound

  4. Generate, Review & Refine

    Generate the MiniMax H3 Reference to Video result and review the complete clip.

    Check identity, product detail, motion, camera, hands, background, audio, and the ending. If something is unstable, change one major reference or instruction at a time.

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Prompt guide

MiniMax H3 Reference to Video Prompt Formula

A strong MiniMax H3 Reference to Video prompt separates what must remain consistent from what is allowed to change. First assign the role of each reference, then describe the new scene and how the final shot should resolve.

Reference RolesConsistency RulesActionCameraEnvironmentLightingAudioEnding

Tell the model what each reference controls.

MiniMax H3 Reference to Video Prompt Examples

Character Reference

Use Image 1 only for the character identity. Preserve her face, hairstyle, outfit, age, and proportions. Use Video 1 for walking motion and camera pace. Place her on a quiet evening street. End as she stops beneath a blue streetlight and looks toward the camera.

CharacterMotionIdentity

Product Reference

Use Image 1 for the exact bottle shape, label, cap, materials, and color. Use Video 1 only for the slow clockwise camera orbit. Keep the product centered on a reflective stone platform and end on a front-facing hero shot.

ProductCameraHero Shot

Motion Reference

Use Image 1 for the character identity and clothing. Use Video 1 only for the dancer's movement and timing. Transfer the performance into a bright studio while preserving the same person and outfit. End in the final pose.

MotionCharacterPerformance

Audio-Guided Reference

Use Image 1 for the speaker's appearance and Audio 1 for voice character, pacing, and emotional delivery. Keep the camera fixed in a medium close-up inside a warmly lit studio.

AudioPortraitVoice
Explore the MiniMax H3 Prompt Guide

Use cases

What Can You Create with MiniMax H3 Reference to Video?

Character Videos

Use MiniMax H3 Reference to Video to guide character identity while motion references define performance, gestures, or camera movement.

Product Advertising

Use approved product images to guide shape, materials, packaging, and visual identity while new scenes change lighting, environment, or camera direction.

Motion Reference Videos

Use movement or camera references for dance, character actions, product interaction, performance tests, or motion-transfer concepts.

Social Media Content

Create creator-style ads, fashion clips, product demos, music-driven scenes, and vertical content using references for identity, motion, and pacing.

Film, Game & Creative Concepts

Combine concept art, performance references, camera tests, and audio direction into visual drafts for previsualization and creative review.

Better results

Tips for Better MiniMax H3 Reference to Video Results

  1. Use Fewer, Stronger References

    One clear reference with a defined role is often more useful than several weak or repetitive files.

  2. Avoid Conflicting References

    Do not mix inconsistent faces, outfits, product versions, body proportions, or visual styles unless the difference is intentional.

  3. State What Must Stay Stable

    Tell MiniMax H3 Reference to Video which face, outfit, product shape, logo, materials, and proportions must remain unchanged.

  4. Match References to the Requested Action

    Use a motion reference that supports the movement, camera angle, and framing you want in the new video.

  5. Define the Ending

    Describe the final pose, product position, camera framing, or scene state so the generated clip has a clear destination.

MiniMax H3 Reference to Video FAQ

Common questions about MiniMax H3 Reference to Video, image references, video references, audio guidance, character consistency, and motion control.

What is MiniMax H3 Reference to Video?

MiniMax H3 Reference to Video is a multimodal workflow that combines a prompt with supporting image, video, and supported audio references to guide the generated result.

Which reference types can I use?

Use supported image, video, and audio references alongside your prompt. The current interface displays the available file formats and limits.

Can MiniMax H3 Reference to Video preserve a character?

References can guide face, hairstyle, clothing, proportions, and overall appearance. Results are still generative, so review identity throughout the finished clip.

Can I use product references?

Yes. MiniMax H3 Reference to Video can use product images to guide shape, materials, packaging, labels, and visual design while the prompt describes the new scene.

Can I use video as a motion reference?

Yes. Use a focused video clip to communicate movement, action timing, camera behavior, or performance that may be difficult to describe precisely with text.

Can I use audio references?

Supported audio references can provide additional direction for voice, ambience, rhythm, pacing, or sound treatment.

How do I improve character consistency?

Use clear references, avoid conflicting identities, explicitly state which details must remain unchanged, and keep each reference role clear.

Should I use many references?

Not necessarily. MiniMax H3 Reference to Video usually benefits more from relevant, high-quality references than from adding files that do not contribute useful information.

Is this the official MiniMax website?

No. This is an independent service and is not operated by, affiliated with, or endorsed by MiniMax.

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Create with MiniMax H3 Reference to Video

Bring character images, product assets, motion clips, camera references, and supported audio into one workflow. Use MiniMax H3 Reference to Video to guide identity, movement, style, pacing, and sound with more control than a text prompt alone.

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