Transfer movements from a reference video to any character image. Cost-effective mode for motion transfer, perfect for portraits and simple animations.

fal-ai/kling-video/v2.6/standard/motion-control

Transfer movements from a reference video to any character image. Cost-effective mode for motion transfer, perfect for portraits and simple animations.

Learn more about Standard 2.6

Inference

Commercial use

Partner

Schema

Playground API

fal-ai/kling-video/v2.6/standard/motion-control

Schema

Transfer movements from a reference video to any character image. Cost-effective mode for motion transfer, perfect for portraits and simple animations.

fal-ai/kling-video/v2.6/standard/motion-control

Transfer movements from a reference video to any character image. Cost-effective mode for motion transfer, perfect for portraits and simple animations.

Learn more about Standard 2.6

Inference

Commercial use

Partner

Schema

Playground API

About

Kling V2.6 (standard) Motion Control API.

Generate videos where character actions match a reference video while the visual appearance is based on a reference image. Standard mode is cost-effective.

The character in the reference image will perform the same actions as the character in the reference video. This is useful for:

Transferring dance moves to different characters
Applying specific gestures or movements to portraits
Creating consistent character animations across different visuals

Character orientation controls output pose direction and video limits:

'video': Matches reference video orientation - better for complex motions (max 30s)
'image': Matches reference image orientation - better for camera movements (max 10s)

1. Calling the API#

Install the client#

The client provides a convenient way to interact with the model API.

npm install --save @fal-ai/client

Migrate to @fal-ai/client

The @fal-ai/serverless-client package has been deprecated in favor of @fal-ai/client. Install the new package and update your imports — see client setup.

Setup your API Key#

Set FAL_KEY as an environment variable in your runtime.

export FAL_KEY="YOUR_API_KEY"

Submit a request#

The client API handles the API submit protocol. It will handle the request status updates and return the result when the request is completed.

import { fal } from "@fal-ai/client";

const result = await fal.subscribe("fal-ai/kling-video/v2.6/standard/motion-control", {
  input: {
    image_url: "https://v3b.fal.media/files/b/0a875302/8NaxQrQxDNHppHtqcchMm.png",
    video_url: "",
    character_orientation: "video"
  },
  logs: true,
  onQueueUpdate: (update) => {
    if (update.status === "IN_PROGRESS") {
      update.logs.map((log) => log.message).forEach(console.log);
    }
  },
});
console.log(result.data);
console.log(result.requestId);

2. Authentication#

The API uses an API Key for authentication. It is recommended you set the FAL_KEY environment variable in your runtime when possible.

API Key#

In an environment where you cannot set environment variables, you can configure the API key manually on the client.

import { fal } from "@fal-ai/client";

fal.config({
  credentials: "YOUR_FAL_KEY"
});

Protect your API Key

When running code on the client-side (e.g. in a browser, mobile app or GUI applications), make sure to not expose your FAL_KEY. Instead, use a server-side proxy to make requests to the API. For more information, check out our server-side integration guide.

3. Queue#

Long-running requests

For long-running requests, such as training jobs or models with slower inference times, it is recommended to check the Queue status and rely on Webhooks instead of blocking while waiting for the result.

Submit a request#

The client API provides a convenient way to submit requests to the model.

import { fal } from "@fal-ai/client";

const { request_id } = await fal.queue.submit("fal-ai/kling-video/v2.6/standard/motion-control", {
  input: {
    image_url: "https://v3b.fal.media/files/b/0a875302/8NaxQrQxDNHppHtqcchMm.png",
    video_url: "",
    character_orientation: "video"
  },
  webhookUrl: "https://optional.webhook.url/for/results",
});

Fetch request status#

You can fetch the status of a request to check if it is completed or still in progress.

import { fal } from "@fal-ai/client";

const status = await fal.queue.status("fal-ai/kling-video/v2.6/standard/motion-control", {
  requestId: "764cabcf-b745-4b3e-ae38-1200304cf45b",
  logs: true,
});

Get the result#

Once the request is completed, you can fetch the result. See the Output Schema for the expected result format.

import { fal } from "@fal-ai/client";

const result = await fal.queue.result("fal-ai/kling-video/v2.6/standard/motion-control", {
  requestId: "764cabcf-b745-4b3e-ae38-1200304cf45b"
});
console.log(result.data);
console.log(result.requestId);

4. Files#

Some attributes in the API accept file URLs as input. Whenever that's the case you can pass your own URL or a Base64 data URI.

Data URI (base64)#

You can pass a Base64 data URI as a file input. The API will handle the file decoding for you. Keep in mind that for large files, this alternative although convenient can impact the request performance.

Hosted files (URL)#

You can also pass your own URLs as long as they are publicly accessible. Be aware that some hosts might block cross-site requests, rate-limit, or consider the request as a bot.

Uploading files#

We provide a convenient file storage that allows you to upload files and use them in your requests. You can upload files using the client API and use the returned URL in your requests.

import { fal } from "@fal-ai/client";

const file = new File(["Hello, World!"], "hello.txt", { type: "text/plain" });
const url = await fal.storage.upload(file);

Auto uploads

The client will auto-upload the file for you if you pass a binary object (e.g. File, Data).

Read more about file handling in our file upload guide.

5. Schema#

Input#

enable_safety_checker boolean

Disabling safety checks requires account authorization; unauthorized requests are always checked. Default value: true

prompt string

image_url string* required

Reference image URL. The characters, backgrounds, and other elements in the generated video are based on this reference image. Characters should have clear body proportions, avoid occlusion, and occupy more than 5% of the image area.

video_url string* required

Reference video URL. The character actions in the generated video will be consistent with this reference video. Should contain a realistic style character with entire body or upper body visible, including head, without obstruction. Duration limit depends on character_orientation: 10s max for 'image', 30s max for 'video'.

keep_original_sound boolean

Whether to keep the original sound from the reference video. Default value: true

character_orientation CharacterOrientationEnum* required

Controls whether the output character's orientation matches the reference image or video. 'video': orientation matches reference video - better for complex motions (max 30s). 'image': orientation matches reference image - better for following camera movements (max 10s).

Possible enum values: image, video

{
  "enable_safety_checker": true,
  "prompt": "An african american woman dancing",
  "image_url": "https://v3b.fal.media/files/b/0a875302/8NaxQrQxDNHppHtqcchMm.png",
  "video_url": "",
  "keep_original_sound": true,
  "character_orientation": "video"
}

Output#

video File* required

The generated video

{
  "video": {
    "url": "https://v3b.fal.media/files/b/0a875336/8p3rFiXtx3fE2TLoh59KP_output.mp4",
    "file_size": 35299865,
    "content_type": "video/mp4",
    "file_name": "output.mp4"
  }
}

Other types#

File#

url string* required

The URL where the file can be downloaded from.

content_type string

The mime type of the file.

file_name string

The name of the file. It will be auto-generated if not provided.

file_size integer

The size of the file in bytes.

Related Models

About

Kling V2.6 (standard) Motion Control API.

Generate videos where character actions match a reference video while the visual appearance is based on a reference image. Standard mode is cost-effective.

The character in the reference image will perform the same actions as the character in the reference video. This is useful for:

Transferring dance moves to different characters
Applying specific gestures or movements to portraits
Creating consistent character animations across different visuals

Character orientation controls output pose direction and video limits:

'video': Matches reference video orientation - better for complex motions (max 30s)
'image': Matches reference image orientation - better for camera movements (max 10s)

1. Calling the API#

Install the client#

The client provides a convenient way to interact with the model API.

npm install --save @fal-ai/client

Migrate to @fal-ai/client

The @fal-ai/serverless-client package has been deprecated in favor of @fal-ai/client. Install the new package and update your imports — see client setup.

Setup your API Key#

Set FAL_KEY as an environment variable in your runtime.

export FAL_KEY="YOUR_API_KEY"

Submit a request#

The client API handles the API submit protocol. It will handle the request status updates and return the result when the request is completed.

import { fal } from "@fal-ai/client";

const result = await fal.subscribe("fal-ai/kling-video/v2.6/standard/motion-control", {
  input: {
    image_url: "https://v3b.fal.media/files/b/0a875302/8NaxQrQxDNHppHtqcchMm.png",
    video_url: "",
    character_orientation: "video"
  },
  logs: true,
  onQueueUpdate: (update) => {
    if (update.status === "IN_PROGRESS") {
      update.logs.map((log) => log.message).forEach(console.log);
    }
  },
});
console.log(result.data);
console.log(result.requestId);

2. Authentication#

The API uses an API Key for authentication. It is recommended you set the FAL_KEY environment variable in your runtime when possible.

API Key#

In an environment where you cannot set environment variables, you can configure the API key manually on the client.

import { fal } from "@fal-ai/client";

fal.config({
  credentials: "YOUR_FAL_KEY"
});

Protect your API Key

3. Queue#

Long-running requests

Submit a request#

The client API provides a convenient way to submit requests to the model.

import { fal } from "@fal-ai/client";

const { request_id } = await fal.queue.submit("fal-ai/kling-video/v2.6/standard/motion-control", {
  input: {
    image_url: "https://v3b.fal.media/files/b/0a875302/8NaxQrQxDNHppHtqcchMm.png",
    video_url: "",
    character_orientation: "video"
  },
  webhookUrl: "https://optional.webhook.url/for/results",
});

Fetch request status#

You can fetch the status of a request to check if it is completed or still in progress.

import { fal } from "@fal-ai/client";

const status = await fal.queue.status("fal-ai/kling-video/v2.6/standard/motion-control", {
  requestId: "764cabcf-b745-4b3e-ae38-1200304cf45b",
  logs: true,
});

Get the result#

Once the request is completed, you can fetch the result. See the Output Schema for the expected result format.

import { fal } from "@fal-ai/client";

const result = await fal.queue.result("fal-ai/kling-video/v2.6/standard/motion-control", {
  requestId: "764cabcf-b745-4b3e-ae38-1200304cf45b"
});
console.log(result.data);
console.log(result.requestId);

4. Files#

Some attributes in the API accept file URLs as input. Whenever that's the case you can pass your own URL or a Base64 data URI.

Data URI (base64)#

Hosted files (URL)#

You can also pass your own URLs as long as they are publicly accessible. Be aware that some hosts might block cross-site requests, rate-limit, or consider the request as a bot.

Uploading files#

We provide a convenient file storage that allows you to upload files and use them in your requests. You can upload files using the client API and use the returned URL in your requests.

import { fal } from "@fal-ai/client";

const file = new File(["Hello, World!"], "hello.txt", { type: "text/plain" });
const url = await fal.storage.upload(file);

Auto uploads

The client will auto-upload the file for you if you pass a binary object (e.g. File, Data).

Read more about file handling in our file upload guide.

5. Schema#

Input#

enable_safety_checker boolean

Disabling safety checks requires account authorization; unauthorized requests are always checked. Default value: true

prompt string

image_url string* required

video_url string* required

keep_original_sound boolean

Whether to keep the original sound from the reference video. Default value: true

character_orientation CharacterOrientationEnum* required

Possible enum values: image, video

{
  "enable_safety_checker": true,
  "prompt": "An african american woman dancing",
  "image_url": "https://v3b.fal.media/files/b/0a875302/8NaxQrQxDNHppHtqcchMm.png",
  "video_url": "",
  "keep_original_sound": true,
  "character_orientation": "video"
}

Output#

video File* required

The generated video

{
  "video": {
    "url": "https://v3b.fal.media/files/b/0a875336/8p3rFiXtx3fE2TLoh59KP_output.mp4",
    "file_size": 35299865,
    "content_type": "video/mp4",
    "file_name": "output.mp4"
  }
}

Other types#

File#

url string* required

The URL where the file can be downloaded from.

content_type string

The mime type of the file.

file_name string

The name of the file. It will be auto-generated if not provided.

file_size integer

The size of the file in bytes.

Related Models

Kling Video v2.6 Motion Control [Standard] Video to Video API Docs | fal

fal-ai/kling-video/v2.6/standard/motion-control

Table of contents

Table of contents

fal-ai/kling-video/v2.6/standard/motion-control

About

1. Calling the API#

Install the client#

Migrate to @fal-ai/client

Setup your API Key#

Submit a request#

2. Authentication#

API Key#

Protect your API Key

3. Queue#

Long-running requests

Submit a request#

Fetch request status#

Get the result#

4. Files#

Data URI (base64)#

Hosted files (URL)#

Uploading files#

Auto uploads

5. Schema#

Input#

Output#

Other types#

File#

Related Models

Table of contents

About

1. Calling the API#

Install the client#

Migrate to @fal-ai/client

Setup your API Key#

Submit a request#

2. Authentication#

API Key#

Protect your API Key

3. Queue#

Long-running requests

Submit a request#

Fetch request status#

Get the result#

4. Files#

Data URI (base64)#

Hosted files (URL)#

Uploading files#

Auto uploads

5. Schema#

Input#

Output#

Other types#

File#

Related Models