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Animate images and swap characters with Kling O1

Technique for bringing static character images to life with animation or replacing characters in existing videos.

Learning Timeline
Key Insights

Visual Artifact Limitations

Be aware that hands, fingers, and facial details may not be clearly defined. The output is generally optimized for shots viewed from a distance rather than extreme close-ups.

Art Style Merging

You can upload characters with two completely different art styles; the model will attempt to blend them seamlessly into the same environment, though the result may look stylistically unique.
Prompts

Multi-Character Animation Prompt

Target: Kling O1
they are dancing and singing on stage

Character Replacement Prompt

Target: Kling O1
replace the girl with assassin
Step by Step

Animating Multiple Characters from Static Images

  1. Navigate to the Image-to-Video generation section within the interface.
  2. Click the upload button to select the first character reference image.
  3. Click the upload button again to select the second character reference image.
  4. Locate the text prompt input field.
  5. Enter a descriptive prompt defining the action (e.g., dancing and singing).
  6. Click the 'Generate' button to process the video.
  7. Wait for the generation to complete to view the result.

Replacing Characters in Video (Video Editing)

  1. Navigate to the video editing or replacement interface.
  2. Select or upload the specific reference character you wish to insert (e.g., the default Assassin character).
  3. Locate the editing prompt field.
  4. Type a command specifying the swap, explicitly stating who to replace with whom (e.g., 'replace the girl with assassin').
  5. Click 'Generate' to initiate the character swap.
  6. Review the output to ensure the new character retains the original subject's pose.

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