SkyReels V3 Reference to Video is a fast AI reference-to-video generation model that creates videos from 1 to 4 reference images and a text prompt. Ready-to-use REST inference API for character-consistent videos, product visuals, branded storytelling, social media clips, advertising creatives, and professional reference-based video generation workflows with simple integration, no coldstarts, and affordable pricing.
Idle
$0.2per run·~50 / $10
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Use Reference Image 1 as the main character identity, face, hairstyle, outfit, and overall appearance. Use Reference Image 2 as the environment, lighting, color mood, and background composition reference. Generate a natural 6-second vertical short-video style clip. The foreign female host sits at the desk near the window and speaks directly to the camera in a relaxed, friendly way. She makes subtle head movements, natural blinking, small facial expressions, and light hand gestures near the desk without covering her mouth. The camera has a very slight slow push-in, warm daylight remains stable, background stays softly blurred, and the mouth area remains clearly visible for lip-sync. Keep her identity consistent, keep the same outfit, keep realistic skin texture, avoid over-posing, avoid formal portrait style, make it feel like a real lifestyle creator video frame.
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Skywork AI SkyReels V3 Reference-to-Video
Skywork AI SkyReels V3 Reference-to-Video generates videos from one to four reference images and a natural-language prompt. It is designed for image-guided video creation where the reference images help preserve identity, appearance, style, or scene elements while the prompt controls motion, action, camera behavior, and overall direction.
Why Choose This?
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Reference-guided video generation Use uploaded images to anchor characters, products, or visual style in the generated video.
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Multi-image support Upload
1–4reference images for stronger control over appearance and consistency. -
Prompt-driven motion Describe the scene, action, camera movement, or avatar behavior in natural language.
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Flexible aspect ratios Choose from
16:9,9:16, or1:1depending on your target platform and composition needs. -
Simple duration control Generate clips from
5to10seconds with straightforward pricing. -
Production-ready API Suitable for character-driven clips, product videos, stylized social content, and reference-based storytelling workflows.
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| prompt | Yes | Text prompt describing the scene, action, camera, or avatar behavior. |
| images | Yes | Reference image URLs. Upload 1–4 images. |
| aspect_ratio | No | Aspect ratio of the generated video. Supported values: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1. Default: 16:9. |
| duration | No | Generated video duration in seconds. Range: 5–10. Default: 5. |
How to Use
- Upload your reference images — provide
1–4images to guide identity, look, or scene consistency. - Write your prompt — describe the motion, action, atmosphere, camera movement, or presentation style you want.
- Choose aspect ratio — use
16:9,9:16, or1:1based on the final placement. - Set duration — choose a clip length between
5and10seconds. - Submit — run the model and download the generated video.
Example Prompt
A cinematic product reveal with smooth camera movement, soft studio lighting, subtle reflections, premium commercial style, and stable visual consistency with the reference images
Pricing
Pricing is based on duration.
| Duration | Cost |
|---|---|
| 5s | $0.20 |
| 6s | $0.24 |
| 7s | $0.28 |
| 8s | $0.32 |
| 9s | $0.36 |
| 10s | $0.40 |
Best Use Cases
- Character consistency — Keep the same person, face, or style across a generated clip.
- Product videos — Use product photos as references for short commercial-style motion content.
- Reference-based storytelling — Anchor visual identity while prompting new action or camera movement.
- Social media creatives — Generate vertical, square, or widescreen short-form clips from still references.
- Visual prototyping — Explore motion directions from a fixed set of images.
Pro Tips
- Use clear, high-quality reference images for better visual consistency.
- If identity matters, keep the reference images visually aligned in style and subject.
- Be specific in the prompt about motion, camera movement, and mood.
- Start with
5sto validate the concept, then extend to a longer duration if needed. - Use
9:16for mobile-first content and16:9for widescreen layouts.
Notes
- Both
promptandimagesare required. imagessupports 1 to 4 reference images.durationsupports 5 to 10 seconds.aspect_ratiodefaults to16:9.- Pricing depends only on
duration.
Related Models
- Skywork AI SkyReels V3 Standard Single Avatar — Standard single-avatar talking video generation.
- Skywork AI SkyReels V3 Pro Single Avatar — Higher-quality single-avatar speaking video generation.
- Skywork AI SkyReels V3 Standard Multi Avatar — Multi-avatar workflow in the Standard product line.
- Skywork AI SkyReels V3 Pro Multi Avatar — Higher-tier multi-avatar generation for more advanced character scenes.
Skyreels v3 Reference To Video API — Quick start
Grab a WaveSpeedAI API key, then call POST https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/skywork-ai/skyreels-v3/reference-to-video with your input as JSON. The endpoint returns a prediction id; poll the prediction endpoint until status flips to completed, then read the output URL from data.outputs[0]. Examples for Skyreels v3 Reference To Video below.
HTTP example
# Submit the prediction
curl -X POST "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/skywork-ai/skyreels-v3/reference-to-video" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $WAVESPEED_API_KEY" \
-d '{
"prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
"aspect_ratio": "16:9",
"duration": 5
}'
# Response includes a prediction id. Poll for the result:
curl -X GET "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/{request_id}/result" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $WAVESPEED_API_KEY"
# When status is "completed", read the output from data.outputs[0].Node.js example
// npm install wavespeed
const WaveSpeed = require('wavespeed');
const client = new WaveSpeed(); // reads WAVESPEED_API_KEY from env
const result = await client.run("skywork-ai/skyreels-v3/reference-to-video", {
"prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
"aspect_ratio": "16:9",
"duration": 5
});
console.log(result.outputs[0]); // → URL of the generated outputPython example
# pip install wavespeed
import wavespeed
output = wavespeed.run(
"skywork-ai/skyreels-v3/reference-to-video",
{
"prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
"aspect_ratio": "16:9",
"duration": 5
}
)
print(output["outputs"][0]) # → URL of the generated outputSkyreels v3 Reference To Video API — Frequently asked questions
What is the Skyreels v3 Reference To Video API?
Skyreels v3 Reference To Video is a Skywork Ai model for video generation from images, exposed as a REST API on WaveSpeedAI. SkyReels V3 Reference to Video is a fast AI reference-to-video generation model that creates videos from 1 to 4 reference images and a text prompt. Ready-to-use REST inference API for character-consistent videos, product visuals, branded storytelling, social media clips, advertising creatives, and professional reference-based video generation workflows with simple integration, no coldstarts, and affordable pricing. You can call it programmatically or try it from the playground above.
How do I call the Skyreels v3 Reference To Video API?
POST your input parameters to the model's REST endpoint (shown in the API tab of this playground) with your WaveSpeedAI API key in the Authorization header. Submission returns a prediction ID; poll the prediction endpoint until status flips to "completed", then read the output URL from the result. The playground generates a ready-to-paste code sample in Python, JavaScript, or cURL for whatever inputs you've set. Full request/response shape is documented at https://wavespeed.ai/docs/docs-api/skywork-ai/skywork-ai-skyreels-v3-reference-to-video.
How much does Skyreels v3 Reference To Video cost per run?
Skyreels v3 Reference To Video starts at $0.20 per run. That figure is the base price — the final charge scales with the parameters you set in the form (output size, length, count, references, or whatever knobs this model exposes), so a higher-quality or larger output costs more than a minimal one. The exact cost for your current input is shown live next to the Generate button before you submit, and the actual per-call charge is recorded on the prediction afterwards.
What inputs does Skyreels v3 Reference To Video accept?
Key inputs: `prompt`, `images`, `aspect_ratio`, `duration`. The full JSON schema (types, defaults, allowed values) is rendered above the Generate button and mirrored in the API reference at https://wavespeed.ai/docs/docs-api/skywork-ai/skywork-ai-skyreels-v3-reference-to-video.
How do I get started with the Skyreels v3 Reference To Video API?
Sign up for a free WaveSpeedAI account to claim starter credits, copy your API key from /accesskey, then call the endpoint shown in the API tab of the playground. The playground also auto-generates a code sample in Python, JavaScript, or cURL for the parameters you've set.
Can I use Skyreels v3 Reference To Video outputs commercially?
Commercial usage rights depend on the model's license, set by its provider (Skywork Ai). The license summary appears on the model card above; see WaveSpeedAI's Terms of Service for platform-level conditions.