Using the Reference Hub in Vidu AI

Moe Lueker·Jul 2025

Demo summary

The user demonstrates the Reference Hub feature by selecting a 3D dog model and placing it into a real-life beach scene using text prompts.

Step-by-step

Click on the References button to open the Reference Hub
Select a reference item or click the plus button to upload your own images
Enter a reference name, tag, and description
Add the reference to your project
Enter a text prompt describing the scene and the reference's action
Click Create to generate the video

Options

Upload a single image instead of the recommended three
Use pre-existing demonstration items from the Reference Hub

Watch out for

You must provide a reference name and tag when adding your own reference

Tips

Upload three images of your subject from different angles (front, side, and behind) for better results
Include a detailed description of exactly what the reference is to help the AI

Highlights

“That is really cool. How cool is that?”

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