3D Motion Generator for Static Images
3D Motion in Vidu turns a static image or 3D-style reference into a motion-focused video draft. Use it to test camera movement, subject motion, and scene depth before moving into a fuller animation workflow.
How to Create a 3D Motion Draft
1. Upload a clear 3D render or 3D-style image. 2. Identify the main subject and motion goal. 3. Describe the camera move and scene context. 4. Generate a first draft. 5. Review depth, stability, and subject consistency before refining.
What 3D Motion Means in Vidu
This workflow takes a visually dimensional subject and generates movement around or within it. Motion can come from the character, object, environment, or camera. A source image with clear depth, lighting, and separation between elements gives the result a stronger base for motion planning.
How to Use 3D Motion
Add References
Click +reference and upload 1 to 7 reference images, using your own images, the RefHu library, or references you created yourself. For a smoother workflow, keep the references consistent in style and framing, especially if you plan to move into a reference-based video setup.
Enter Prompt and Settings
Describe what your character or object should do, then set the available generation options such as model, duration, generation mode, aspect ratio, audio, motion amplitude, and output count as needed.
Create and Download
Click Create, wait for Vidu to generate the video, then preview the result and download it when it is ready. If you want to explore the broader AI animation workflow, you can see how the same process supports different motion styles.
3D Motion Workflow Comparison
Compare Vidu and manual workflows for 3D motion projects by starting path, content fit, account access, export options, and commercial readiness, while also considering a motion video generator for faster scene building.
| Decision area | Vidu workflow | Manual or generic workflow |
|---|---|---|
| Starting path | Choose text-to-video, image-to-video, or reference-to-video based on your source material. | Start with scripting, asset gathering, and editing setup before a draft is ready. |
| Content fit | Built for cinematic clips, anime, social content, product ads, and multi-shot stories. | Can support many formats, but usually needs more custom setup per project. |
| Account rule | All users must log in before using Vidu generation services. | Access depends on the tool, team setup, and delivery workflow. |
| Export and watermark | Free-user exports may include a platform watermark; paid members can choose watermark or no-watermark exports under current settings. | Watermark handling depends on the editor, license, and export settings. |
| Commercial readiness | Free-user content has no commercial authorization; paid-user content can be used commercially within Vidu's latest terms and commercial authorization rules. | Commercial use requires separate rights checks and policy review before publishing. |
Creative Ways to Use 3D Motion
This set of examples shows how 3D Motion can fit real creative work for creators, marketers, and teams, from early concepts to polished visual assets.
Review Setup
Set the source material, the intended result, and the review criteria before generating a focused reference-based video setup for 3D Motion.
Channel Adaptation
Shape 3D Motion outputs for the platform, placement, or audience so each version fits the setting without repeating the same use case.
Approval Pass
See whether the 3D Motion draft is ready for client handoff, a round of refinement, export testing, or a different creative direction.
Creator Drafts
Use 3D Motion to shape quick visuals for creator content, social posts, or campaign reviews.
Marketing Tests
Shape a single 3D Motion idea into a polished asset you can assess before moving into a more demanding production workflow.
Team Review
Share the first 3D Motion result with collaborators to judge whether the look, movement, or pacing should be adjusted or taken in a new direction.
Frequently Asked
Questions
The best answer depends on the source material, the prompt direction, and the goal of the 3D Motion task.
In Vidu, start with a focused 3D Motion test and keep the first test narrow enough to evaluate quickly.
Review the result for clarity, stability, and whether it gives you a useful next step.
Create a 3D Motion Draft
Start with one focused 3D Motion test in Vidu and use the first result to decide the next creative step.