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How to transfer movement with Motion Control

Pair a performance video with a character image and review the clip price.

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Before you begin

  • A supported performance video.
  • A character image and available credits.

What you’ll achieve: A motion-transfer request using the two required sources.

Add the performance video

Open Motion Control and use Your performance to upload the movement source. Wait for preparation and inspect its duration before continuing.

Step 1 · Upload a video
Tong Motion Control interface for “Add the performance video”, with the Upload a video control highlighted by arrow 1.

Step 1: Upload a video

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Add the character image

Use the character-image input for the subject that should follow the performance. Keep this source separate from the video; both are required.

Step 2 · Upload an image
Tong Motion Control interface for “Add the character image”, with the Upload an image control highlighted by arrow 2.

Step 2: Upload an image

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Next step

Choose the model and settings

Compare the available models and supported output options. Read the character-orientation and audio choices when shown, and keep the requested clip within the current limits.

Step 3 · Change model
Tong Motion Control interface for “Choose the model and settings”, with the Change model control highlighted by arrow 3.

Step 3: Change model

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Next step

Review the price

Select Review price after both sources are ready. Read the billable duration and total, then confirm only if they match the request you intend to make.

Step 4 · Review price
Tong Motion Control interface for “Review the price”, with the Review price control highlighted by arrow 4.

Step 4: Review price

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Next step

Check the finished video

Return to Your videos and inspect the completed clip. Compare the motion and character appearance with the inputs; download a useful result or make a specific new request if needed.

Step 5 · Your videos
Tong Motion Control interface for “Check the finished video”, with the Your videos control highlighted by arrow 5.

Step 5: Your videos

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A useful tip

Use a clear performance where the subject and movement are easy to see. Large occlusions and incompatible framing can make the task harder.

If something goes wrong

If Review price is disabled, check that both prepared inputs are present. A failed upload and a failed generation have different recovery actions; keep the sources while resolving either.

Read first, create when you’re ready

Reading this guide is free. The linked tool shows its own requirements and current credit price. Screenshots use demonstration data; review your own inputs and the quoted cost before submitting paid work.

Reviewed 2026-10-18 · Tong Academy