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Write a Short Prompt
Separate subject action from camera movement in a short prompt. For example: a person walks left while the camera slowly pulls back. Name the starting composition and the moment you want to inspect at the end.
Kling 4 AI Video Generator
Kling 4 helps you plan and test one shot idea before committing to a storyboard. Use concrete references, separate subject and camera motion, and check controls for your chosen model.
Planning prompts
How can you plan these four shots in Kling 4?
Use the concept images below to plan a camera move and decide what to inspect. They illustrate the prompts; they are not demonstrated video outputs from this site.
Workflow
How does Kling 4 turn a shot idea into a clip?
Separate the action from the camera move, choose suitable references, then review one change at a time.
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Choose Clear References
Select a reference image that shows an unobstructed subject and framing. If controls allow first/last frame, check they are compatible with your intended shot.
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Set Controls & Generate
Use the duration, resolution, and aspect-ratio controls shown for the selected model. Read the credit cost on the generate button. Run one variable change per test.
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Review the Full Download
Open the downloaded clip in a player or editor. Check the beginning, the end, and any frames with fast motion for jumps or distortions. Keep the original file when you move the shot into your editing timeline.
How It Works
How do references and motion cues shape a Kling 4 shot?
A reference gives the model a visual starting point; the prompt describes the intended movement. Choose inputs that agree on the subject, pose, and framing, then inspect how those details change through the clip.
Match Controls to Shot
Select a model whose controls match your intended shot type. For example, if you need first/last frame control, choose a model that offers it.
- Check the control panel for duration, resolution, and ratio options.
- Check which input types the selected model accepts.
- Read the credit cost displayed on the generate button.
Reference Framing
Use a reference image that shows the subject without obstructions. Ensure the framing matches your intended shot.
- Crop the reference to the same aspect ratio as your output.
- Avoid busy backgrounds that distract from the subject.
- If using first/last frame controls, confirm the reference aligns with both endpoints.
Separate Camera/Subject Motion
Write a prompt that clearly separates what the subject does from how the camera moves. This makes it easier to review each element.
- Use 'camera' for movement and 'subject' for action.
- Keep one main action and one camera move in the brief.
- Avoid mixing multiple actions in one sentence.
Prepare Still Frames
Use image mode or a linked image page when the opening frame needs more preparation. Review the still for pose, crop, and visible details, then attach it to a video model that accepts that input.
- Use image mode to create a reference still.
- Save the still, then return to the video generator.
- Check that the still matches your intended subject pose.
Applications
Which production tasks can you explore with Kling 4?
Test a concept before full production.
Plan a Product Reveal
Plan a slow camera move around a product. Check that the reference still shows the item clearly and the motion matches your brief.
Event or Social Teaser
Plan an opening shot for an event recap or social teaser. Leave space in the composition for titles you can add in an editor. Review any generated lettering frame by frame before using it.
Fashion Continuity Test
Test how a garment moves in different shots. Use a consistent reference still; expect identity drift across runs.
Campaign Storyboard
Generate one shot per storyboard panel. Compare each independently; no auto multi-shot feature exists.
Kling 4 vs still-prep pages
How can Kling 4 help you decide what to try next?
Use the first clip to identify a specific change: clearer references, simpler movement, a better crop, or different available controls.
Test One Shot First
Try a single shot before planning a longer sequence. Compare the returned movement with your brief, then decide whether the idea needs another attempt or a different composition.
Prepare a Clearer Reference
If the output is weak, create a better reference still with an unobstructed subject and correct framing.
Compare Input Endpoints
Before running a complex motion, compare first and last frame inputs to ensure they are compatible.
Compare Settings & Cost
Change one setting at a time and read the updated credit cost. Compare results before rerunning.
Kling 4 credits and limits
What should you check before using credits in Kling 4?
Read your balance and the cost displayed for the current settings. New purchases are paused; the pricing page remains available for reference.
Check your available balance
Review your account balance before starting a generation. If it is below the displayed cost, the request cannot proceed. New credit purchases are currently unavailable.
Read the cost after each change
The displayed credit cost may change when you adjust duration, resolution, or ratio.
Check the selected model’s options
Available controls vary by selected model. Check the panel for your model's options.
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You can read the pricing page, but checkout and top-ups are currently unavailable. Do not plan a paid run around credits you have not yet received.
What else should you know before using Kling 4?
Find answers about reference images, motion prompts, available controls, credit costs, and reviewing a finished clip.
Prepare a clear shot brief
Choose an input and describe the movement before adjusting the remaining settings.
Choose and inspect the controls
Check the selected model’s options and separate a weak prompt from a weak reference.
Review costs and reference images
Read the current credit cost and decide whether an input still needs more preparation.
Review exports and separate shots
Inspect the complete file and compare subjects across each clip in a planned sequence.
Still tools for Kling 4 frames
Which still tools help Kling 4 start from a planned first or last frame?
Keep generating clips on Kling 4. Open one of these image-model pages only when you need a still to attach as a reference, first frame, or last frame. The cards are concept stills, not video demos, and these tools do not generate clips.
GPT-4o when the workspace needs a lettering still as a frame
Use the GPT-4o page to prepare a type-forward still, then bring that file back into the workspace as a first frame or on-screen reference. GPT-4o is a still tool here, not a video model.
Nano Banana pages for fashion and group stills you can attach
Pro for high-finish fashion stills; Nano Banana 2 when clothing and weather have to look photographed. Generate the still there, then use it in the workspace as an identity frame.
Seedream 4 when the workspace needs an illustrated world still
Open Seedream 4 to build a fantasy or campaign still, then attach that image as a first or last frame for a camera move through the same world.
Z-Image and Flux 2 for quieter portraits versus graphic fashion stills
Z-Image for window-lit portrait stills; Flux 2 when silhouette and contrast lead the frame. Both are still-prep options before a continuity shot.
GPT-4o stills for lettering frames
Concept still: photoreal close-up portrait with cinematic side light, useful as a planned identity frame.
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Nano Banana Pro stills for fashion frames
Concept still: gourmet chocolate dessert with berries and gold leaf, useful when you need a high-finish plate as a frame.
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Nano Banana 2 stills for grounded group frames
Concept still: silver concept car in a concrete atrium, useful as a planned opening frame.
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Seedream 4 stills for illustrated world frames
Concept still: floating island temple at golden hour, useful as a campaign-world first frame.
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Z-Image stills for natural portrait frames
Concept still: moody penthouse living room with a red velvet sofa, useful as an interior frame.
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Flux 2 stills for graphic fashion frames
Concept still: cinematic fighter jet flying through sunlit clouds, useful as a directional frame, not as a clip.
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What will you change in your next Kling 4 shot?
Choose one motion, inspect the references, and check the displayed cost. Use the result to decide the next change.
Choose one main action for Kling 4
Write a brief that separates the subject’s movement from the camera path. Keep the scene focused enough to compare the result with your original intent.
Inspect your starting image for Kling 4
Check the subject, pose, and crop before attaching a reference. If first and last frames are available, compare both images for conflicting details.
Change one control at a time for Kling 4
Keep the parts of the brief that worked. Adjust one input or setting, then compare the next clip against the same review points.
Confirm cost and balance for Kling 4
Read the displayed credit total after changing settings and compare it with your account balance. New purchases are paused, so checkout cannot add more credits now.