Generate a character image in Arcads

Arcads Try it →Watch full video →Youri van Hofwegen · Feb 2026

Demo summary

The user demonstrates how to use the Nano Banana Pro model within Arcads to generate a new character image based on a reference frame and a text prompt while maintaining the original background and posture.

Step-by-step

Create a new project in Arcads
Navigate to the image section
Select Nano Banana Pro as the model
Upload the first frame of your reference video into the reference field
Enter a text prompt describing the replacement person
Explicitly include instructions in the prompt to keep the exact same posture, angle, and background

Watch out for

The AI must maintain the exact posture and background of the original frame to produce a clean face swap later

Tips

Use the Nano Banana Pro model for the best results in character generation
Include specific details in your prompt like age, hair type, skin tone, and clothing to guide the AI accurately

Highlights

“That last part about keeping the posture and background is what makes this work.”

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