Rivya Video References: Images, Frames, and Motion
Choose the right reference inputs for video in Rivya. Distinguish images, endpoint frames, motion video and audio, then check uploads and product accuracy.
Last reviewed on September 10, 2026
A reference gives a video model source material to work from. Its role depends on the selected model and mode: a product image, an opening frame and a motion video are different inputs. For the full submission process, see Video Studio; for planning several shots, see video workflows.
Match the material to a supported input
| Material | What to confirm before uploading |
|---|---|
| Product or scene image | The model accepts images in this mode; describe which appearance or composition details matter |
| First and last frames | The mode has dedicated endpoint inputs; two general reference images do not automatically become endpoints |
| Motion video with a subject image | Use a model offering this combination; distinguish the subject’s appearance from the source movement |
| Existing video for another operation | Check the operation actually offered; accepting video does not mean full editing or preservation of every cut and sound |
| Speech or audio reference | The model supports the required audio input; uploading sound is different from switching on generated audio |
Check the model directory and availability guide. A public model page is not evidence that every reference type is currently usable. Text-only modes do not gain image control because a prompt mentions a photo.
For example, Kling 2.6 Motion Control and Kling 3.0 Motion Control require one image and one video. Their character-orientation setting affects allowed source duration: 3–10 seconds for image orientation and 3–30 seconds for video orientation. These limits belong to those models, not to all video uploads. Consult the selected model’s form before preparing files.
Prepare references with one clear purpose
Choose material that shows the details you need to preserve. For a bottle, the original product photo should show its shape, color and label clearly. A background reference may suggest composition or lighting; it should not silently replace the product with a different bottle.
If the still needs preparation, use a suitable image tool in Image Studio or an image editor. Check the prepared image against the original before using it for video. An edited or generated reference can already contain errors.
Use only material you are allowed to upload and remove private information you do not need. Follow the safe upload guidelines. The limits for file count, format, size, pixel dimensions and duration vary by model; references and uploads explains what to check. For speech inputs, also read audio uploads.
Attach and test in four steps
Sign in, select a compatible model and choose the required mode. Decide what each reference should contribute before attaching it.
Upload to the correct fields and wait for completion. Inspect the files actually attached, including first/last-frame fields; selecting files on your device is not proof they all reached the request.
Write the movement and the details to retain. Select available duration, ratio, resolution and audio settings, then check the credit estimate before submitting.
Watch and listen to the whole result. Compare it with the original references and save a useful version before another attempt.
For an image-compatible model, a focused instruction could be:
Use the attached bottle photo for the bottle’s appearance. Keep it still on a plain desk while the camera moves slowly closer. Keep the whole bottle and label visible, retain its color, and add no objects.
This is an instruction example, not a tested output or an exact-match guarantee. Use quality, duration and aspect ratio to check actual settings. A prompt cannot enable an unsupported control.
After changing models, recheck the mode, every setting and every attachment. A switch can reset parameters and remove unsupported or excess files, including special reference inputs. Removing a preview from the form is not the same as deleting a stored file.
Review what changed and resolve conflicts
Inspect product shape, color, label, scene layout, camera movement and sound timing throughout the clip. Look for changes that appear after the opening, such as a distorted label or an added object. Natural-looking motion does not establish that the real product can perform the action shown.
If the wrong detail was copied, clarify the reference’s role or replace the conflicting material. Keep the required product facts fixed; do not relax them simply to obtain smoother motion. When multiple references are supported, state their priorities and remove unnecessary contradictions rather than adding more files by default. More references do not guarantee greater fidelity.
Change one identifiable part of the request and record the observed difference. Each new generation costs credits; some models also price reference inputs. Review credits and billing and failed tasks and refunds. A technically successful result that does not meet your creative expectations is not automatically refundable.
Before commercial use, follow the review checklist. Compare with the original product, not only the previous generated clip. Add exact logos, interface text or subtitles in editing where needed. Reference inputs do not replace a full editing timeline or guarantee consistency between separately generated shots.
Keep the source material with the accepted result
Use History to find tasks, and download approved outputs before reusing them. Keep your own originals, accepted prompts, model names and settings alongside the files. Saved sessions do not guarantee a complete editable project or permanent access to every reference and output.
If sound needs separate production, create it through the appropriate audio workflow and combine files in an editor; Rivya does not automatically mix it into an existing clip. For a product-specific brief, continue with video prompts for product demos.