Vidu Q3 Reference-to-Video
Vidu Q3 Reference-to-Video generates cinematic video guided by multiple reference images and a text prompt. Upload one or more reference images to establish character identity, style, or scene elements — the model produces a cohesive, motion-consistent video that blends all provided references into a new scene.
Why Choose This?
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Multi-image reference generation
Upload multiple reference images to combine characters, styles, or visual elements from different sources into a single coherent video.
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Character-consistent output
The model preserves the identity, appearance, and style of subjects from your reference images throughout the generated clip.
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Optional audio generation
Enable generate_audio to produce synchronized ambient sound and atmosphere alongside the video.
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Flexible resolution options
Generate at 480p, 720p, or 1080p to match your quality and budget requirements.
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Reproducible results
Use the seed parameter to lock in a specific output for exact reproduction.
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Prompt Enhancer
Built-in tool to automatically improve your scene descriptions for richer output.
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
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| prompt | Yes | Text description of the scene, action, and atmosphere. |
| images | Yes | One or more reference images. Click Add Item to include additional images. |
| aspect_ratio | No | Output aspect ratio. Default: 16:9. |
| resolution | No | Output resolution: 480p, 720p (default), or 1080p. |
| duration | No | Clip length in seconds. Default: 5. |
| generate_audio | No | Whether to generate synchronized audio for the video. Default: enabled. |
| seed | No | Random seed for reproducible results. |
How to Use
- Write your prompt — describe the scene, characters, camera movement, and atmosphere. Use the Prompt Enhancer for better results.
- Upload your reference images — provide one or more images via URL or drag-and-drop. Click Add Item to add more.
- Select aspect ratio — choose the format that fits your target platform.
- Select resolution — 480p for lower cost, 720p or 1080p for higher quality.
- Set duration — choose your desired clip length in seconds.
- Enable audio (optional) — generate_audio is enabled by default; disable it if you only need video.
- Set seed (optional) — fix the seed to reproduce a specific result in future runs.
- Submit — generate, preview, and download your video.
Pricing
| Duration | 480p | 720p / 1080p |
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| 5s | $0.35 | $0.77 |
| 10s | $0.70 | $1.54 |
| 15s | $1.05 | $2.31 |
Billing Rules
- 480p: $0.07 per second
- 720p / 1080p: $0.154 per second (2.2× base rate)
Best Use Cases
- Character-Driven Storytelling — Place consistent characters from reference images into entirely new scenes.
- Social Media Content — Produce short-form video clips with consistent visual identity from reference photos.
- Marketing & Brand Video — Generate new scenes featuring consistent brand characters or products from reference imagery.
- Creative Concepting — Rapidly prototype multi-character or multi-element scenes for pitching and storyboarding.
- Style-Consistent Series — Maintain a unified visual style across multiple video generations using the same reference set.
Pro Tips
- Use clear, well-lit reference images with distinct subjects for the most accurate identity preservation.
- The more reference images you provide, the richer the model's understanding of your intended style and characters.
- Disable generate_audio if you plan to add your own soundtrack in post-production.
- Fix the seed once you find a result you like to iterate consistently across resolution and duration changes.
- Use 480p to rapidly test your prompt and reference combination before committing to a higher-resolution render.
Notes
- Both prompt and images are required fields; all other parameters are optional.
- generate_audio is enabled by default — disable it explicitly if you do not need audio.
- Ensure image URLs are publicly accessible if using links rather than direct uploads.
- Please ensure your content complies with Vidu's usage policies.
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