Style Reference for Video
Describe the look, not just the subject.
Two scenes can show the same subject and feel very different. A style reference helps you explain the visual qualities you have in mind: a muted palette, soft light, grainy texture, or bold contrast.
Name the qualities that matter to your idea rather than relying on the subject of the reference to describe its look.
Look at the Visual Qualities
Compare the reference with the result. Focus on the color, light, texture, or contrast identified in the prompt.
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Name the Look You Want to Explore
- Color
- Describe the palette and the relationship between the main colors.
- Light and Contrast
- Identify soft or hard light, the direction of the light, and the contrast you have in mind.
- Texture and Treatment
- Describe qualities such as a painted surface, visible grain, or a clean graphic finish.
Give Your Video Idea a Visual Direction
Start with the reference and describe the look you want to explore in your scene.
Try Reference to VideoUse Scene Reference when the location and spatial layout are the starting point. Use Style Reference when the visual treatment matters most.
Already have a clip and want to describe a different look? Explore Video Editing.