Guide AI Dance Video Results with Clear Photo References
Understand how replacement photos, starting person positions and source movement guide AI person swap results without a public prompt editor.
In a person swap edit, your inputs carry much of the direction. The source video supplies the movement and scene; replacement photos supply the intended identities. The current Studio does not expose a public text prompt editor, so pasting a long description is not part of this workflow.
The useful question is: can the engine read each reference without guessing which person or appearance matters?
Make the photo easy to interpret
Use an authorized, well-lit photo with one clearly visible adult. Avoid competing faces, heavy filters, motion blur and features hidden behind sunglasses or hands. A full-body photo is recommended for Person Swap because the edit concerns appearance beyond the face.
An attractive profile picture may still be a weak reference. If the face occupies a tiny part of a busy image, use a clearer source photo rather than expecting the model to recover missing detail. Keep the person recognizable without altering their identity.
Separate identity from the opening frame
Replacement photos serve as identity references. They are not intended as standalone opening or ending portraits. The source clip supplies the moving scene; the intended result begins and ends within that scene.
Adding another portrait does not solve a slideshow-like result or missing motion. Inspect the source and result first.
Map performers from their starting positions
Person 1 starts on the left and Person 2 on the right. These labels refer to the original performers, even after they cross positions. Use the swap control to correct the photo assignment before submission.
Leaving one photo slot empty can keep that source performer unchanged when the current engine supports the selection. Person 2-only replacement remains experimental.
Treat preservation as something to check
The editing instructions aim to preserve choreography, camera movement, timing, scene and source audio. They cannot guarantee perfect tracking or anatomy. Compare the complete output against the source, especially crossings and turns, then consult the review checklist before changing your references.